Ron Southwick

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

A bipartisan bill would potentially give the Department of Health and Human Services a role in weighing the impact of hospital and healthcare consolidations.

The pharmacy chain says that Rosalind Brewer and the board mutually agreed on her exit. The company is now seeking a leader with a deep background in healthcare.

The government says the proposal will help residents and staff. Nursing homes and hospitals say the move could force some facilities to close.

The Oregon measure sets minimum levels in all hospitals. Other states are looking at nurse staffing levels, and lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation.

The hospital used its ‘AquaFence’ to protect the main campus, even as Tampa suffered some flooding. The hospital resumed normal operations and said it’s ready to aid those in hard-hit areas.

Some hospitals had to close facilities and delay procedures due to the powerful storm.

Health systems saw declines in both inpatient and outpatient care in July. Hospitals are likely to still see some challenges in the near future, according to Kaufman Hall.

Keith Gray, who became UTMC president in July, says he learned that he needed to focus on the needs of others as a leader.

The hospital system and tech giant say they are partnering on programs to reduce some administrative hassles for doctors and nurses in producing patient records.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named the first prescription drugs selected for negotiation. The president has made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, but the impact of this remains to be seen.

A venture chair at Redesign Health, Quarles says young companies should start small, stay focused, and be sure they have a product that fits the market.

A RAND Corporation study found patient satisfaction scores plunged across the country, among all types of hospitals.

Some are battling anxiety and depression, including worries about paying bills and loans. Seli Fakorzi of TimelyCare, a telehealth company that works with colleges, talks about mental health on campus.

Singing River Health System says it’s had to take computer systems offline. The system continues to see patients, but some services have been disrupted.

More large companies reported greater challenges with anxiety and depression. Some employers are expressing a bit less enthusiasm for telehealth.

Researchers point to the need to ensure the appropriate care for transgender patients, even as the procedures have been restricted in some states.

The digital health company is offering more customized experiences on its platform, including options designed to help health systems engage and retain workers.

Arti Masturzo, the chief medical officer of CCS, talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how the healthcare industry needs to do better for patients.

Researchers found that the answers generally matched responses from ophthalmologists in terms of accuracy. They stress that more study is needed.

The number of health data breaches dropped in the first half of 2023, but more people are being affected, a new report from Critical Insight says. Analysts say attackers are shifting tactics.

Those who had been hospitalized face higher risks of death and complications, but even those with milder infections could see organ damage, researchers say.

She talks about the importance of improving the health of the workforce, the links to patient care and financial health, and the value of a wellness officer.

The commission outlines several steps for maintaining care and services. A key point: Hospitals should prepare to operate under downtime procedures for weeks.

Despite a few big deals and a flurry of hospital transactions, healthcare merger activity has dipped. KPMG’s Ross Nelson sees potential for the pace to pick up.

Legacy, which has been struggling financially, will become part of OHSU. If the deal is approved by regulators, they would form a 10-hospital system.

The nation’s prime source of federal aid for medical research hopes to address the nation’s high rate of maternal mortality and complications.

In a spirited conversation, he talks about the ways health systems, hospitals and leaders can find greater efficiencies and profitability.

Hospitals should be more prepared to care for children in emergency departments, researchers say. Terry Foster of the Emergency Nurses Association talks about what can be done.

Researchers also found higher rates among Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans. They say the findings should be a ‘call to action’ for more research and different treatment