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Hospitals face hard choices in cyberattacks
The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action changes the game
Why health systems are banking on this model
Health equity is a journey, and these hospitals are leading the way
Boston Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine ranked high in the Lown Institute’s list of racially inclusive hospitals. Leaders share their insights.
These are the 10 most racially inclusive hospitals in America, Lown Institute says
The think tank ranked the hospitals that fared best in opening its doors to all. The institute also identified metro areas with high segregation.
Joint Commission offers hospitals certification for sustainability
The voluntary program is designed to help hospitals curb their emissions and expand their work to combat climate change. Leaders also point to potential cost savings.
Wisconsin hospital systems on cusp of merger, leaders are ‘ready to launch’
The CEOs of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the planned merger, their similar goals and philosophies, and why they say it’ll work.
Looking at Dana-Farber’s new partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
They plan to build a new hospital for cancer patients in Boston. The new collaboration signals Dana-Farber is moving on from a long relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Hospital executives must make tough decisions ‘before we have to’ | Lessons for Leaders
Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood talks about the importance of being proactive, especially as he sees a difficult environment for hospitals in the years ahead.
More than 60,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are willing to strike, and the number could grow
Union workers have authorized a strike if there’s no contract by Sept. 30. It could be the largest healthcare worker strike in American history.
Investing in continuous learning for healthcare professionals is non-negotiable | Viewpoint
Healthcare organizations must adopt a pragmatic and intentional approach that integrates training into routinely scheduled programs.
AdventHealth appoints regional chief clinical officer, and more | MED MOVES
CAQH welcomes a new chief executive officer, and other leaders take new roles.
Bipartisan measure aims to protect hospital workers from violence | Bills and Laws
Advocates want healthcare workers to get federal protection, similar to airline employees. Healthcare leaders say more doctors, nurses and other staffers have been attacked in recent years.
As Medicaid cuts draw closer, hospitals look to Congress for help
Beginning in October, a key program offering federal funds to safety net hospitals is slated for a reduction of $8 billion. More than 250 hospitals have asked Senate and House leaders to block the cuts.
Florida hospital system completes merger
University of Florida Health has brought Flagler Health+ into the academic system. It will now be known as UF Health St. Johns.
For nurses and doctors struggling with mental health, ‘You are not alone’
With the observance of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sarah Wells of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses talks about self-care, getting help and how hospitals can help their staff.
Hospitals push for bigger federal payments for outpatient care
Advocates for health systems say a CMS proposal is insufficient, as hospitals continue to grapple with higher costs.
Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood talks about the system’s rapid growth
In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he discusses the planned merger with St. Luke’s in Duluth, buying several hospitals from Ascension and expanding care in rural areas.