Ron Southwick

John Howard of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Stefanie Simmons of The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation talked with us about a new resource for health systems and the steps hospitals should follow.

UCI Health, the health enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, acquired the facilities from Tenet Healthcare Corp.

Lyle Berkowitz, founder and CEO of KeyCare, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the young company’s work with health systems.

The parent company of Change Healthcare has sent more money to providers, and members of Congress want to know more about the incident. Nearly all hospitals have been affected.

MyMichigan Health is moving to take over three hospitals and an ambulatory center run by Ascension Michigan.

A new report by J.D. Power sheds light on factors driving patient satisfaction in hospitals. A big key: Nurses play a large role.

Eric Borgerding talks about the impact of two hospitals shutting down in western Wisconsin and the challenging environment for the state’s hospitals.

The Port of Baltimore is one of the busiest in America. A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge, bringing it down and potentially impacting supplies.

The pediatric health system based in San Diego has placed mental health professionals in primary care practices, and it appears to be making a difference.

The Lown Institute, a nonprofit think tank, says the “fair share deficits” of nonprofit hospitals amount to $25 billion. Hospitals say the institute’s report is flawed.

Hospitals have been struggling to retain nurses. Vicki Good, chief clinical officer of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, talks about improving the environment for nurses.

Leaders from groups representing physicians and nurses went to Capitol Hill to draw attention to the dangerous incidents in hospitals.

Two hospitals that served patients for more than a century shut down Friday. Hospital Sisters Health System said financial challenges led to the closure of the facilities.

Congressman Greg Murphy has introduced a bill that would cut off federal funds for medical schools with offices aimed at improving diversity. Medical colleges say improving diversity leads to better care.

The Association of American Medical Colleges said the shortfall of doctors could make it harder for patients to get treatment.

The Florida health system uses technology to send doctors more targeted medication alerts. David Linz of NCH talks about the effort.

ECRI’s 2024 list of threats to patient safety includes a familiar challenge: preventing falls. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, discusses an ongoing concern.

ECRI outlines key challenges in protecting patients. Dr. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of the patient safety group, talks with us about the dangers to patients.

Lawmakers should lift restrictions on the federal government to help providers get assistance more quickly, the American Hospital Association says.

Health system leaders know the financial risks of cyberattacks, as shown by the Change Healthcare attack. Now, they are seeing cybersecurity is essential to protecting patients.

The Leapfrog Group has teamed with the American Diabetes Association to name the first hospitals recognized for their treatment of patients with diabetes.

Ann Cappellari of SSM Health says providers must find ways to reduce burdens on staff. But it’s vital to identify key problems before adopting new solutions.

Most providers have been affected in some way by the ransomware attack, but it’s been more damaging to those with fewer resources.

Healthcare leaders at the HIMSS conference spoke about AI’s remarkable potential, but some worry that it could worsen disparities in care.

The healthcare technology conference was dominated by talks about AI in healthcare and ransomware attacks. It was the first conference since Informa Markets began managing the event.

The company has processed claims for health systems and physicians affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, handling more than $5 billion in claims.

The American Hospital Association said 94% of its members have suffered financially due to the ransomware attack. Most are also seeing impacts on patient care.

Tens of thousands came to the HIMSS Conference in Orlando, and AI and cybersecurity dominated the conversation.

Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle talks about important lessons from the ransomware attack that has affected hospitals and providers nationwide.

Health systems should look at cybersecurity as more than an expense. Improving cybersecurity can strengthen the brand and open new business possibilities.