Ron Southwick

In a bipartisan effort, nearly 200 members of Congress have asked the Biden administration to look into the issue. Some say staffing agencies are charging far more than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of healthcare workers must get both doses of the vaccine by the spring. The federal government now has a timetable for every state.

Clinicians and administrators say the pandemic is affecting their sense of safety, and dealing with medical waste adds to the stress, according to a report by Stericycle.

It represents a 79% increase over the previous year, CB Insights reports. The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling the appetite for digital health technologies.

The company continues its strategy of expanding in fast-growing areas of the country.

Women are seeing fewer patients and putting in more hours on documenting health records, a report from athenahealth says. As a result, female clinicians could end up earning less.

There was a nursing shortage before the pandemic and the situation is even worse now. A new study points to the need to recruit and retain more nurses around the world.

The American Hospital Association asks Biden, Congress to release billions to healthcare organizations struggling with the surge of coronavirus patients.

Investors project more deals to be done due to the transformation of healthcare and a host of other factors.

The typical breach costs several million dollars. Attackers have realized hospitals are prime targets, so healthcare leaders need to make protecting their systems a top priority.

The American Telemedicine Association has launched ATA Action, a new organization pushing to ensure access to telehealth. The effort involves some big names in the business community.

The administration is offering grants to healthcare organizations to develop or expand mental health programs.

The tech start-up has developed machine learning algorithms to identify sepsis and other health issues. CEO Andrew Pucher is excited for the future but knows it’s a long road.

Black patients were more likely to have negative descriptions. The authors suggest bias in records could exacerbate inequities in healthcare.

A new study highlighted the challenges for those working in supportive healthcare roles. Those workers need more support, the lead author says.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling allows the government to require most healthcare workers to get vaccinated. Here’s a look at the deadlines and federal guidance in the wake of the ruling.

The Medical Group Management Association outlines its priorities for the year ahead.

Look for a push for more COVID-19 relief for hospitals, more aid for medical research and pandemic preparedness.

The Association of American Medical Colleges’ latest study on the physician workforce sheds light on the doctors practicing in each state.

Mergers and acquisitions fell to the lowest point in a decade. There should be more discussions in the months ahead.

A study of hundreds of healthcare systems identified common characteristics. Some factors relate to size and ownership, researchers say.

The federal government can require most healthcare workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the court ruled Thursday. The justices denied a broader order requiring many businesses to get employees vaccinated.

Nurses say they aren’t being protected at work from both the pandemic and threats of violence. They also said healthcare leaders must do more to show nurses are valued.

Residents with disabilities are more likely to show symptoms of depression and report medical errors if their needs aren’t met.

National Nurses United plans events across the country. The union is urging President Biden’s administration to do more to protect healthcare workers.

Many are facing staffing shortages and greater competition for workers. Senior care organizations must adapt to retain their best employees.

Officials in both states are asking hospitals to provide information on how many patients are hospitalized due to COVID-19 and how many tested positive after being admitted for other reasons.

The California-based company said its software solutions can ease headaches for staff and patients and help generate more revenue. Company leaders are optimistic about their prospects for growth.

Memic Innovative Surgery, an Israeli-based company focused on robotic surgical technology, touts its new device for gynecological procedures. The Hominis Surgical System is now in use at three hospitals.

The mandate for healthcare workers may have better prospects than a broader order covering the private sector. The Biden administration has set a Feb. 28 deadline for healthcare workers in 25 states to get vaccinated.