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One in three women faculty in academic medicine experience sexual harassment
Half of the women faculty in some departments are harassed, according to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Some don’t feel safe reporting harassment.
American Nurses Association confronts history of racism
The ANA acknowledges it has failed nurses of color in the past. ANA Enterprise CEO Loressa Cole talks about the organization’s efforts to make amends and vows ‘actions that matter.’
Most nurses say there’s not enough staffing, and many intend to leave
About a quarter of nurses say they have appropriate staffing, according to a new survey by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Many nurses don’t feel safe.
American Hospital Association asks court to approve 340B payments
The Supreme Court ruled last month that Medicare improperly cut the federal drug pricing program. Hospitals want the government to pay up.
Health systems plan for digital transformation, but need to pick up the pace
The HIMSS 2022 Future of Healthcare report said many will still be developing their digital plans in five years. If they wait too long, younger consumers could pick other retail options.
Health groups urge Supreme Court to allow medical schools to weigh race in admissions
If justices bar the consideration of race, the enrollment of students from minority groups will plunge, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other groups contend.
Real talk: Suki makes noise with voice assistant for doctors
Physicians use the software the way consumers use voice assistants in their homes. The California-based startup is banking on its AI-powered software to appeal to doctors and health systems battling burnout.
Feds will report patient safety data, but hospitals won’t face penalties
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services dropped a plan to suppress some safety reporting after pressure from patient advocates. The Leapfrog Group cheered the move.
CMS raises inpatient payments for 2023, drawing relief from hospitals
The federal government is going beyond the payment rate initially proposed in the spring, which drew sharp criticism. Hospitals welcome the move but say they could use more aid.
Hospitals want COVID-19 public health emergency to go beyond October
The timing is important, because the government has pledged to provide 60 days notice before ending the emergency. Health systems say waivers under the emergency have been critical to care for patients.
Ochsner Health completes merger with Rush Health Systems
The Louisiana-based system adds Rush’s 7 hospitals and more than 30 clinics. The Rush system will now be known as Ochsner Rush Health.
Hospital margins improving but remain in red for 6th straight month
It’s been an ‘extremely challenging year’ for hospitals, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest report. Health systems probably can’t expect a turnaround in the near future.
More post-discharge options means fewer hospital readmissions
Health systems with more doctors and palliative services saw fewer patients bounce back to the hospital, a recent study found.
The average healthcare breach now costs more than $10 million
Cyberattacks at hospitals are proving more costly, according to a new report from IBM Security. The cost of a typical breach rose by nearly $1 million over last year.
The pace of hospital mergers should pick up, eventually
It’s been a slow start to the year for healthcare mergers, but analysts project more transactions in the coming months. Critics worry about the prospect of mega-deals.
Black, Latinx patients had greater delays in cancer care in pandemic
Researchers found patients who were Black or Hispanic were far more likely than white patients to see care postponed for more than four weeks. The delays raise the risk for poor outcomes.
The future of healthcare ‘is about the consumer'
Patients have higher expectations, and hospital executives say the industry must focus more on the customer experience. It was a recurring theme at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit this week.
How Amazon’s $3.9B purchase of One Medical could disrupt the healthcare market
The e-commerce behemoth is buying the primary care provider, saying the health industry needs reinvention. Analysts say Amazon could succeed.
Healthcare leaders must emphasize self-care, and ‘get rid of stupid stuff’
Eric Martin, vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer at Norton Children’s Hospital, talked about taking care of team members at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit.
University Hospitals wins American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize
The Cleveland-based system was hailed for its commitment to excellence. Cliff Megerian, the system’s CEO, says the staff aims to deliver care with kindness and compassion.
Ransomware attacks on hospitals are rising
The attacks are costing health systems millions of dollars and threatening patients. Hospital leaders must develop robust defenses and prepare detailed recovery plans, experts say.
Johns Hopkins, Yale New Haven Health executives share lessons on leadership
They offered their perspectives on succeeding as leaders, building great teams and the importance of empathy.
Even resilient healthcare workers may be hurting | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
Don’t assume even the strongest staff members are OK. Leaders talked about the need for empathy and how they are tending to the well-being of their teams.
‘Focus on our culture and our people’ | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
Amid daunting challenges, three health system leaders stress the importance of taking care of their teams and making everyone feel valued.
Rachel Levine urges hospital leaders to curb emissions | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
The assistant U.S. secretary of health called on health systems to tackle climate change, saying it’ll improve health outcomes and can help hospitals lower their own costs.
Bryan Stevenson says 'health equity is really health justice' | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
Stevenson, the author of “Just Mercy” and inspiration of the film, has spent his adult life representing the disadvantaged in the criminal legal system. He urged hospital leaders to fight to end disparities in healthcare.
Rick Pollack talks about facing the future | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
The president of the hospital association said the group will press for federal aid and the continuation of waivers implemented during the pandemic.
Harold Ford, Scott Jennings preview mid-term elections | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
Ford, the former congressman, and Jennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush, discussed big issues, President Biden's struggles and the likely rematch with Donald Trump.
American Nurses Association apologizes for its role in ‘systemic racism’
The group, which represents more than 4 million nurses, issued a statement of reconciliation and acknowledged it has failed to support nurses of color.
Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why patients need interoperability
The electronic health records giant says it will join TEFCA, a new national health information exchange framework. With records and data more easily available, patients and providers will see the benefits, Doyle says.