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City of Hope renames Cancer Treatment Centers of America hospitals
After acquiring Cancer Treatment Centers last year, the facilities will now all be under the City of Hope umbrella. CEO Robert Stone says the system is looking to serve patients nationwide as 'one City of Hope.'
The COVID-19 public health emergency ends in May. Here’s what it means for healthcare providers.
Providers have time to prepare, but they hope the White House and lawmakers will work with stakeholders. The president is resisting calls to end the emergency right now.
Using AI to detect the risk of delirium in patients
Many older hospital patients develop delirium. Johns Hopkins researchers used artificial intelligence models to identify patients that were likely to develop delirium.
After strong year, TailorMed looks to help more patients, hospitals with financial needs
The company says it secured more than $1.7 billion to aid patients in 2022. Vince King of TailorMed talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the company and its prospects for growth.
For hospitals, 2022 was indeed the worst financial year of the pandemic
Some gains in December couldn’t offset a miserable year. More patients are shifting to outpatient surgical centers and ambulatory care.
Where telehealth can help patients, and providers, avoid in-person care
Many patients who had a virtual appointment didn’t need to go to a doctor’s office, an Epic study found. Jackie Gerhart of Epic talks about the ways telehealth can expand access.
Not banking on rankings: More medical schools withdraw from U.S. News listing
After Harvard Medical School announced it would no longer participate, other institutions are following suit.
Rural Americans, especially Black men, have greater risk of heart failure
The disparity surprised even the authors of the NIH-supported study. The researchers suggested a lack of access to healthcare and structural racism are likely contributors.
FBI disrupts ransomware group targeting hospitals, thwarting $130M in payment demands
Federal authorities had warned health systems about the Hive group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims worldwide.
To improve health equity, leaders must make it ‘the center of your strategy’
More health systems say they are aiming to close disparities in healthcare. Susan Garfield of EY outlines steps to help move the needle.
Health plans slip in employers’ report card
The Leapfrog Group surveyed employers and found disappointing results for insurers. Employers say they’re most concerned with improving care, even more than managing costs.
Better communication can curb anger and violence in hospitals
Some patients get agitated, and aggressive, when they don’t feel heard. Marisa Randazzo of Ontic shares some advice on easing tensions before they escalate.
Hospital trauma fees vary by tens of thousands of dollars: Study
Researchers found facilities run the gamut, ranging from $1,000 to more than $60,000, according to findings published in Jama Network Open. The authors called for standardization of the fees.
Digital health funding plunges to 5-year low in Q4
After a spectacular 2021, funding dipped sharply in 2022, according to an analysis by CB Insights. The number of mergers and acquisitions also tumbled.
How hospitals can reduce the risks of violence
Doctors and nurses have been attacked far too often. Marisa Randazzo of Ontic discusses steps health systems can take to protect their workers.
Hospital CEO departures dropped in 2022
Even with the drop, the number of changes was among the highest of all sectors, according to a report tracking executive exits.
After woman fatally shoots terminally ill husband in Florida hospital, questions persist
Authorities say it’s unclear how she was able to bring a gun into the hospital. She remained in the room for hours, forcing patients to be moved.
Ransomware attacks continue to rise, and they're hurting patients: Survey
Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.
Current Health CEO Christoper McGhee says care is coming home
He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the growth of hospital-at-home programs, Best Buy’s purchase of Current Health, and how leaders can help make home-based care succeed.
Black patients more likely to be flagged as aggressive in emergency departments
A new study finds that Black patients are more likely to wait longer and receive less treatment. Researchers say the alerts can have implications in patient care.
Rank and bile: Harvard Medical School won’t participate in U.S. News ratings
The institution joins some top law schools in abandoning the rankings. U.S. News says the reports provide a valuable service to students, and many schools tout high rankings in their marketing.
What hospitals hope to see from Washington in 2023
Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.
Colorado governor criticizes hospitals for ‘overcharging’ patients
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis faulted hospitals for high costs while making record profits. The Colorado Hospital Association says many hospitals have negative operating margins.
More sophisticated cyberattacks threaten healthcare organizations
Attackers are getting more polished in their approach. Crane Hassold of Abnormal Security talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the evolving threats and what health systems should be doing.
Healthcare workers are less satisfied with jobs than other industries, and some have had enough
A Qualtrics survey found healthcare workers have a wide number of frustrations, and nearly 4 in 10 said they are considering finding other jobs.
Number of Americans delaying care due to cost reaches 22-year high: Gallup
The polling organization also reported the largest year-over-year increase in deferred healthcare since first tracking the issue in 2001.
What hospitals should think about when considering mergers
Healthcare organizations need to weigh many factors when deciding if it’s time to find partners, analysts say.
Healthgrades releases its rankings of America’s top 50 hospitals for 2023
The organization evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals and measured their performance among common procedures.
Medicare Advantage enrollment surpasses 30 million
Nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs. Insurers hailed the milestone, but lawmakers have pressed for reforms, citing delays in approval for treatments.
More hospital mergers should be coming in 2023
Some systems will seek partners out of opportunity or necessity. Anu Singh of Kaufman Hall talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for deals in the year ahead.