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Annals of Surgery found death rate decline in South Carolina in hospitals that chose to participate in the program.
Research measured antibiotic use hospital-wide and by unit before, during and after the implementation of program.
Aurora said Wednesday the project will produce numerous construction jobs, expand Aurora's local healthcare workforce.
Many cited efficiency as a main reason for their stance, saying it's often a hassle to work with many different insurance companies.
Hospitals led the charge, adding about 9,000 jobs, Department of Labor data shows.
A picket line is planned for the evening of April 12, but both parties haven't given up on reaching a deal.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but all Shifthound staff will join ABILITY team, company says.
Bhalla's tenure with Kaiser Permanente began in 2006, with previous positions including CFO for their national information technology unit.
Organizations with highly engaged workforce perform better on safety, quality and patient experience, research shows.
Results showed helping people was a primary reason for their career choice, and 61 percent would encourage others to enter their field.