News for August 23 to August 31, 2011

In the News

Rural hospitals ailing: 30 facilities in S.C. struggling to find their niche in a system that values big hospitals - According to the Post and Courier, (29August2011), "Rural hospitals offering only basic and emergency services may suffer due to the health care system valuing complicated procedures." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Mary Black Memorial Hospital rates highest in Upstate for stroke treatment - According to GoUpstate.com, (23August2011), Mary Black Memorial Hospital's new emergency room department, and expansion / renovations to it's intensive care unit, have resulted in high success rates for treating stroke victims. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for August 7- August 18

In the News

Hospitals Gobble Up More Doctors - According to Kaiser Health News, (18August2011), a study conducted by the Center for Studying Health System Change found, hospitals in metropolitan areas across the country are quickening their pace to hire local physicians, TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Law to help protect elders: Care providers will need licenses - According to the Post and Courier, (11August2011), "A new state law, introduced by Summerville Republican Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne and signed into law by Gov. Nikki Haley, requires licenses for in-home care providers." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

First-year residents plunge into new roles - According to The State, (07August2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July 30- August 3 2011

Clemson, MUSC, USC get federal grants for nursing education programs - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (01August2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have received a total of $657,686 in nursing education grants from the federal Department of Health & Human Services." TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Bamberg hospital lays off one-third of employees - According to the State, (30July2011), "Bamberg hospital laid off 35 employees, of a work force of 98", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July 21- July 24

In the News

Hospital emergency rooms taking online reservations - According to the IslandPacket.com, (24July2011), "Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital are offering an online service that allows patients to reserve a time at the emergency room while waiting at home", TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. Health care fields hiring; GHS looking to fill 300 positions. - According to Citizen-times.com, (23July2011), Local hospitals, doctor offices, labs, and clinics are hiring, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Experts say health care jobs are on the rise - According to WMBF news, (21July2011), Healthcare related jobs are on the rise due to the demand from the aging population, colleges respond with new programs of study, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July6 - July 20 2011

In the News

AnMed breaks ground for family medical clinic - According to IndependentMail.com, (20July2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Kool Smiles Expands Access in South Carolina - According to PR News Wire, (19July2011), "Kook Smiles offers residents convenient new options for affordable dental care." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Many U.S. Medical Schools Give Boost to Primary Care as They Increase Enrollments - According to AAFP News Now, (06July2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for June 14 - June 30 2011

In the News

Emergency rooms' crowding problems extend beyond the uninsured - Acoording to GreenvilleOnline.com, (27June2011), "Doctor's hours, mental health issues among factors driving patients to seek high-cost care" TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. South Carolina's Seacoast Medical Center Completes $33M Expansion - According to Becker's Hospital Review, (27June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Trident Health lays off 35: Cuts in state Medicaid reimbursement cited in reduction of hospital system's workforce - According to The Post and Courier, (14June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News June 1 - June 10 2011

Fewer docs expected: Medicaid cuts could curtail medical school residencies - According to The Post and Courier, (10June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Cuts to be felt at hospitals: State Medicaid reductions to cost Charleston-area facilities millions of dollars - according to The Post and Courier, (10June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Advanced Practice Nurses Can Help Lead Transitional Care - According to Nurse.com, (01June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News May 18-31

In the News

Telemedicine cam speed care to stroke victims - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (31May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Northeastern Tech prepares for Dillon campus expansion - According to SCnow.com, (31May2011), "The new building will house a biology lab which are required for nursing programs and Associate of Science degrees." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. 20 percent of S.C. physicians now sharing electronic records - According to The State, (28May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Unemployment numbers down in South Carolina - According to WMBF News.com, (20May2011), Grand Strand Regional has not suffered during the economy and that business is booming, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. GHS to open 3 new urgent need facilities in Upstate - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (18May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News April 18- May 7, 2011

Company hopes to bring rehab hospital to Spartanburg- According to GoUpstate.com, (07May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Boeing gives MUSC Children's Hospital $1 million - According to The Post and Courier, (06May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Hilton Head Hospital plans $18 million expansion in Bluffton - According to The IslandPacket.com, (19April2011), "The center would create 30 - 40 new jobs."TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Johnsonville adult day care set to open - According to SCnow.com, (18April2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC tuition rises an average 6 percent - According to The Post and Courier, (12April2011), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

South Carolina Cuts Medicaid Payments by 3% - According to Becker Hospital Review, (11April2011), COPY TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 29 - April 5, 2011

Budget cuts reduce program to bring doctors to care for elderly to state - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (03April2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Hospitals Added Nearly 20K Jobs in Q1 - According to Health Leaders Media, (04April2011), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 23-28 2011

New primary care doctors won't erase shortage in state- According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (28March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Navigating the current nursing job market - According to The Clinical Advisory, (25March2011), "The job market has changed tremendously over the past couple of years and has allowed hiring managers to become more selective". TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 14-22

Firefighters to train as EMTs: North Charleston cites medical-related calls - According to the Post and Courier, (22March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

New organization to team up on health care - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (16March2011), "Health Science South Carolina, BlueCross and BlueSheild of South Carolina and the S.C. Hospital Association have formed the S.C. Partnership for Health". CLICK HERE.

Medicaid agency names deputy director - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (14March2011), "Tony Keck, director of SC Department of Health and Human Services, has named Sam Waldrep, deputy director of Medicaid's Bureau of Long Term Care and Behavioral Health Services". TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 7-13

Goal is fewer routine ER trips - According to the Post and Courier, (13March2011), "Bill would give call boxes to Medicaid patients", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

5,000 jobs on the line in Medicaid cuts - According to the State, (11March2011), "Health care industry might drop thousands of postions if S.C. cuts payments, USC study says" TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

BlueCross contract saves jobs - According to the Post and Courier, (07March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News February 10-15 2011

St. Francis unveils growth plans in cancer care - According to GSA Business, (15Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Severe Shortage of Surgical Specialists Plagues Nation's Emergency Departments - According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, (11Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Ophthalmologists, optometrists battle over eyelid injections - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (11Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Midlands Tech to expand electronic health records training - According to The Columbia Regional Business Journal, (10Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Budgets cuts could force mental health patients to seek other options - According to Live5news.com, (10Feb2011), "If budget cuts are approved people with physiological problems will be forced to turn to emergency rooms." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

January 11, 2011 to February 2, 2011 News

Greenville medical school hearing awaits new commissioners - According to Greenvilleonline.com, (02/02/11), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Commission on Higher Education to hear GHS case for medical campus - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (26Jan11), “Officials of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center will have their hearing before the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education on Feb. 3 to make their case for a University of South Carolina School of Medicine campus in Greenville.” TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

SC Senate confirms Keck as state Medicaid director - According to The State, (25Jan11), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

AnMed adds 3 more medical practices to network - According to Greenvilleonline.com, (14Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

SC Medicaid approved to expand Healthy Connections Choices; 2 new plans set to join market - According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, (11Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News December 12th - January 10th

In the News

Stroke care law proposed:Report urges treatment at MUSC for most serius cases - According to the Post and Courier, (10Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. State education, health care cuts loom - According to The State, (02Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Adult care funding at risk; Services rely on waiver program - According to The Sun News, (26Dec2010), "Funding may be cut for adult day care and home based services for the elderly poor", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. SC Medicaid plan: End adult dental, hospice care - According to Bloomberg, (13Dec2010), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. Scrutiny for third med school - According to the Post and Courier, (12Dec2010), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

December 6th- December 13th News

SC Medicaid plan: End adult dental, hospice care - According to Bloomberg, (13Dec2010), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. Scrutiny for third med school - According to the Post and Courier, (12Dec2010), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. First Citizens gives to ‘Miles of Smiles’ - According to the Cheraw Chronicle, (10Dec2010), "CareFIRST has been awarded $25,000.00 for the new "Miles of Smiles" portable dental program." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

December 1st - December 6th News

Local universities to share in $16 million federal grant - to the Post and Courier, (03Dec10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Three South Carolina Hospitals Consider Developing a Regional Health System - According to the beckershospitalreview.com, (06Dec21010), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Local universities to share in $16 million federal grant - According to the Post and Courier, (03Dec10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Healthcare Job Postings Up in November - According to Health Leaders Media, (02Dec10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

South University dedicates new pharmacy school in Columbia - According to The State, (02Dec10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

September News Website Postings

Expanding USC’s medical school won’t solve primary care problem - According to the Post and Courier, (13Sep10) TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

DHEC Working to Reduce Infant Mortality - According to WSPA News Channel 7, (23Sep10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

CGME Board Approves Final Duty Hour and Supervision Standards to Ensure Excellent Resident Education and Quality Patient Care - According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (28Sep10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Groundbreaking Report Calls for Transformational Change to Nursing Profession - According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, (11Oct10), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

October / November News Website postings

Healthcare Industry thrives in Grand Strand - According to WMBFNews.com, (05Nov10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

South Carolina DSS Receives $10 Million Dollar Grant to Train Clients for Healthcare Fields - According to South Carolina Department of Social Services, (02Nov10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Pilot program testing new way to treat patients - According to The State, (01Nov10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Optometrists, ophthalmologist don't see eye to eye on bill - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (31Oct10), "Optometrists in South Carolina have pushed two bills to expand their scope of practice." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

The Road to Greater Good - According to SCHA Blog, (26Oct10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.