These are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Free Doula Program at Johns Hopkins University Provides Mothers with a More Supportive Birth Experience
WJZ-TV, by Janay Reece
Johns Hopkins University’s School of Nursing provides a free program called the Birth Companions, offering doulas for expecting mothers seeking a more supportive birth experience.
Carroll Hospital President Announces Plans to Retire
Carroll County Times, by Lily Carey
Carroll Hospital President Garrett Hoover will retire later this year after nearly 38 years in healthcare leadership. Hoover, who has led the Westminster hospital since 2020, is expected to step down in mid-November, LifeBridge Health announced. Coverage also appeared in the Baltimore Business Journal.
Map Shows States with Most Expensive Hospital Care
Newsweek, by Jordan King
Gross patient revenue per person varies widely across states, reflecting differences in hospital billing, use, and market structure. Florida ranked highest at $22,776 per patient, while Maryland was lowest at $3,507, a gap of more than $19,000, according to Bader Scott, which based its findings on hospital gross patient revenue and state population figures.
Here’s How Maryland Is Protecting Access to Vaccines
WJZ, by JT Moodee Lockman
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring residents have access to vaccines, despite recent federal changes. The FDA updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, narrowing eligibility for certain age groups and ending emergency authorization for young children.
New Hospital Progress Report: A Chat with UM Shore Regional Health’s LuAnn Brady and Rebecca Bair
The Talbot Spy
UM Shore Regional Health leaders LuAnn Brady (COO) and Rebecca Bair (VP of Philanthropy) shared an update on the new Easton hospital. A landmark $25 million anonymous gift has pushed fundraising past $62 million toward the $100 million goal.
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