As maternal deaths rise, NIH establishes new research centers
The nation’s prime source of federal aid for medical research hopes to address the nation’s high rate of maternal mortality and complications.
Improving pediatric emergency care: ‘We need to do better’
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.
More cancers found in those under 50, with women seeing higher increases
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
Emergency Nurses Association president: Violence has reached level ‘I’ve never seen’
Nurses are being assaulted and treated with hostility with alarming regularity, Terry Foster says. He calls violence in emergency departments 'a tremendous problem.'
How WellSpan Health is reducing harmful events: ‘Safety is everyone’s obsession’
The Pennsylvania system’s chief quality officer discusses how they saw significant improvements in patient safety, from empowering employees to improving processes.
Medical groups say they need relief from insurers’ 'predatory' EFT fees
Two out of three practices say they didn’t agree to the fees for electronic payments. The MGMA is asking Congress for help.
Hospitals are seeing better margins, but how much can they improve?
Health systems are starting to see higher volumes and revenue. Steve Wasson of Syntellis Performance Solutions thinks a return to pre-pandemic levels is possible.
Ochsner Health’s chief wellness officer ties health of hospital staff to patient safety
Nigel Girgrah of Ochsner talks about expanding wellness efforts, building support, and how it relates to improving care for patients.
Nursing leader welcomes $100M to train nurses, but says industry still faces crisis
The president of the American Nurses Association applauded the Biden administration for the grants, but said nurses still face violence, burnout and low wages.
CommonSpirit Health appoints chief people officer, and more | MED MOVES
Cleveland Clinic announces its first chief analytics officer, and other leaders take on new roles.
Hospital workers and well-being: ‘It’s a problem with our industry and it’s ours to fix’
The health of an organization’s staff has a direct impact on both patient care and the bottom line, wellness experts say. They outline some steps to help.
Biden administration directs $100M to expand nursing workforce
The Department of Health and Human Services announced grants to increase the number of registered nurses, nurse midwives and nurse faculty.
Keith Gray of University of Tennessee Medical Center talks about ‘servant leadership’ | Lessons for Leaders
The president of UT Medical Center will take over as CEO in the spring. He discusses the idea that people can lead in any role, finding solutions, and the development of a leadership academy for physicians.
Senators ask IRS to see if nonprofit hospitals are abusing tax-exempt status
The bipartisan group, including Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Grassley, say that health systems receive billions in breaks but are cutting services and acting aggressively to collect debts.
These hospitals received high marks for consumer loyalty and patient experience
NRC Health announces the recipients of its 2023 awards for consumer loyalty and patient experience.
University of Tennessee Medical Center’s new leader talks about transforming health
Keith Gray became UTMC’s president in July, and he’ll take over as CEO next spring. He talks about patient care, health equity and why he’s ready to tackle the challenge of improving outcomes.
Bipartisan group of senators seeks to prevent ‘drastic cuts’ to hospitals
In October, a key Medicaid program for safety net hospitals is slated to be cut by $8 billion. Lawmakers say it could threaten the viability of hospitals and reduce care to those who need it most.
James Quarles of Redesign Health talks about starting healthcare companies | Data Book podcast
The former CEO of Strava is now a venture chair for Redesign Health, which has launched dozens of companies. He talks about the ingredients for success and some all-too-common mistakes.
Cyberattack disrupts services at hospitals and clinics
Prospect Medical Holdings said it had to take systems offline, and several hospitals cited interruptions to care, including elective surgeries and some outpatient services.
Celina Cunanan of University Hospitals is driven to improve health equity
The first person to oversee DEI efforts for the entire system, Cunanan talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about her role, engaging the community, and a mistake to avoid.
Avera Health appoints interim CEO, and more | MED MOVES
Lifepoint Health appoints a chief administrative and legal officer, and other leaders take new roles.
In health equity efforts, trust can be hard to gain, but it’s easy to lose
Health equity leaders at several hospitals discuss the work to close disparities in outcomes, engage communities, and the need to try new strategies.
About 1.7 million Oregon Health Plan members affected by data breach
A company that provides services to the health plan notified customers of the breach. Plan members are urged to get credit monitoring.
CMS approves 2024 inpatient payment rates, and hospitals are ‘deeply concerned’
Organizations representing hospitals say they fall short and don’t recognize their higher costs. And there is anger over planned cuts in aid to safety-net hospitals.
Seeking access to maternal care? Your home address makes a big difference.
More maternity care deserts are emerging, according to a new report from The March of Dimes. The analysis also offers insight into maternity care challenges at the state level.
Diversity and inclusion efforts must ‘start at the top’
Juan Mejia, COO of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Lower Manhattan Hospital, talks about fostering belonging, building diversity in the leadership ranks, and planning for the future.
After fatal shooting of guard, Legacy Health plans new security measures
The system is installing metal detectors and giving guards stun guns. Bobby Smallwood, an unarmed security guard, was killed in a maternity unit.
How U.S. News puts together its ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings
The ratings include more outpatient measures, a greater focus on data, health equity and more. Ben Harder of U.S. News talked with us about the annual rankings.
U.S. News announces the Best Hospitals of 2023-24
The rankings include 22 hospitals that made the honor roll, and some organizations also earned high marks in specialty care.
The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing
Hospitals underperformed in June, and while some organizations are rebounding, others are facing a difficult road, according to Kaufman Hall.
