The next big thing in the New York healthcare market won’t be nanomedicine, bionic implants or robotic prosthetics but a software platform delivered via the next big app. Innovation is less likely to come from a hi-tech lab or hospital facility than from a team of computer programmers with data […]
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Beth Israel’s closure signals transformation in City’s healthcare landscape
But city residents remain wary of change The restructuring of the Mount Sinai Health System, including the closure of the historic 825-bed Beth Israel hospital, indicates private hospitals will be increasingly reliant on outpatient services and look to reduce the number of beds in the pursuit of savings. The fact […]
Outlook for LICH Nurses Remains Cloudy
NYU is once again prepared to take over the sinking Long Island College Hospital (LICH) after a labor dispute prompted it to jump ship last week, a university spokesperson announced Monday evening. But the New York State Nurse’s Association (NYSNA) is still not on board with the deal. All but […]