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Examining how the pandemic has changed healthcare
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center gets new COO, and more | MED MOVES
AdventHealth has named two new leaders in its Central Florida Division; Kaleida Health hires a chief nurse executive; and Lifepoint Health appoints president of two hospitals.
Hospitals joining TEFCA: Epic touts pledges from Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Intermountain and more
More than 30 health systems have all agreed to join a nationwide framework for sharing health information. Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why it’s a big step toward making interoperability a reality.
‘Hospitals Against Violence’ campaign calls for awareness and action
The American Hospital Association is drawing attention to the violence healthcare workers face and is urging support for federal legislation.
Debt ceiling package: Research agencies could lose billions
The agreement caps nondefense spending. Lawmakers will decide how much goes to the NIH and other vital programs, and advocates will have to work to preserve aid.
Weight-loss surgeries among teens are on the rise, researchers say
More young people are having bariatric surgeries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for more access to the procedure for kids and teens struggling with obesity.
Hospitals begin to see impact of drop in Medicaid coverage
Patients are losing Medicaid eligibility and hospitals are providing more charity care, according to the latest Kaufman Hall report.
Andy Carter, CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania: Focus on what matters | Lessons for Leaders
As he prepares to retire, Carter offers insights on staying focused on key goals, the changing role of healthcare leaders and what has helped him succeed.
AMA, others launch health equity coalition, ‘Rise to Health’: ‘Real results for real people’
The organizations behind the nationwide effort include the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Race Forward, the American Hospital Association, and more.
Cancer drug shortages draw more alarm; lawmakers press FDA for help
Amid low supplies of some chemotherapy drugs, healthcare groups and members of Congress are pushing the Food & Drug Administration to alleviate the shortages.
Diversity in rural hospitals: Going beyond matching the community
Rural health systems struggle to attract talent. Sunny Eappen, president and CEO of The University of Vermont Health Network, stresses the importance of building a diverse staff.
Billing and texting: More patients want digital reminders
A recent survey suggests consumers are more interested in getting payment notices digitally. Some hospitals are offering more digital payment options, but many are not.
Lawmakers push measure aimed at youth mental health crisis | Bills and Laws
A bipartisan bill is designed to help children's hospitals treat more kids with behavioral health issues and train more workers in pediatrics.
HIMSS23 Hot Take: Technology providers are looking for NLP and AI technology for better health outcomes | Viewpoint
The time is now for providers to try new technologies that in the past have been solved by adding more people to the problem. The dilemma now is that we don’t have more people.
Emory Healthcare names CEO of 3 facilities, and more | MED MOVES
University of Michigan Health hires a new patient safety officer, Tampa General Hospital appoints a chief nursing officer, and others move into new roles.
For the first time, researchers identify 12 symptoms of long covid
Researchers hail it as an important step in understanding complications persisting after a COVID-19 infection, and they say it could lead to better treatments.