Novant Health appoints chief medical officer, and more | MED MOVES
Providence names a division president, Tenet Healthcare announces a new chief financial officer, and other leaders take new roles.
Cybersecurity experts weigh risks of hospitals paying ransom demands
In our special report, experts tell Chief Healthcare Executive that health systems should avoid paying if possible and focus on improving their defenses.
For medical schools, Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action changes the game
Medical colleges are disheartened by the decision. They aim to continue pursuing diversity efforts, but they said the court’s ruling could undo years of progress.
Improving diversity without considering race in admissions: Lessons from a medical school
California has barred public universities from weighing race for nearly 30 years. Mark Henderson of UC-Davis School of Medicine explains how the school still made gains in diversity.
Health groups denounce Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions
Medical schools had hoped the court would allow the consideration of race in admission decisions, but the conservative justices found it unconstitutional.
Paying the ransom: Hospitals face hard choices in cyberattacks | Special Report
Federal authorities say organizations shouldn’t give into ransom demands. But even cybersecurity experts say the answers aren’t always easy.
Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle discusses reducing risk of ransomware attacks
Hundreds of hospitals and healthcare organizations have suffered cyberattacks. Cagle stresses the importance of the engagement of top leaders and understanding vulnerabilities.
Nuance and Epic are bringing latest documentation tool to EHR workflows
The companies said this week that the DAX Express solution is going to be available to the Epic community.
After surge in MRSA infections, hospitals get new guidance
Several medical organizations offer updated recommendations to prevent infections. A key: health systems must utilize better stewardship of antibiotics.
FTC looks to revamp review process of mergers
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed getting more information earlier to determine if there are competition issues. Regulators have applied more scrutiny to healthcare deals.
Hospitals beginning to show signs of improved performance
Many health systems have faced serious financial challenges, but a new Kaufman Hall report finds a bit of a rebound.
Penn Medicine says it’s done with U.S. News ‘Best Hospital’ rankings
The health system says the highly-publicized reports don’t reflect the rapidly changing industry. Some top medical schools have also pulled out of U.S. News rankings.
Hospitals say site-neutral policies could cost health systems billions
The American Hospital Association says proposals to reduce reimbursement for some outpatient services would result in painful cuts.
Nearly 300 members of Congress urge CMS to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage
The bipartisan group of lawmakers asked federal officials to finalize proposed measures to streamline the authorization process in the increasingly popular plans.
Preventable deaths are rising across America, Commonwealth Fund finds
In its annual scorecard on the performance of state health systems, the organization sees some disturbing trends. Among them: a ‘startling’ rise in deaths among women.
Men are more likely to die of overdoses, but it's not clear why that's the case
A study financed by the NIH shows men are dying at much higher rates than women, and the gap holds across different age groups and regions.
Hospital for Special Surgery chooses COO, and more | MED MOVES
Ochsner Health appoints a chief nursing officer, Baptist Health Louisville hires a new president, and more.
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ochsner Health collaborate on cancer care
The two organizations are establishing Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Louisiana. Ochsner MD Anderson facilities are based in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and Covington.
New CDC director Mandy Cohen hailed for problem solving and diplomacy
The incoming leader will need those skills as she faces intense partisan scrutiny from Congress.
In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped
The city council approved a measure that would give voters the chance to impose a ceiling on the compensation of executives. Hospital groups have opposed the effort.
The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic sees strong first steps with virtual second opinions
The partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and Amwell is enjoying robust growth. Peter Rasmussen, the chief clinical officer, talks about the venture’s success and what’s coming next.
Nurses’ strike at Providence hospitals in Oregon marks latest labor battle
About 1,800 nurses went on strike at two hospitals. Nurses called for better pay and working conditions, while management says it offered substantial pay increases.
Medication adherence is ‘the elephant in the room’
Some patients end up back in the hospital because they didn’t follow their treatment plan, for a variety of reasons. Colin Banas of DrFirst talks about the need to improve.
UPMC plans to acquire Washington Health System
The systems have partnered in some areas for years. Washington’s CEO calls it an ‘obvious choice.’
After cyberattack and other financial woes, an Illinois hospital closes its doors
St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley shut down Friday night. Local officials say the closure will have a profound impact.
Novant Health acquires rural hospital, plans to invest $50M in improvements
The system hopes to transform Pender Medical Center into a true community general hospital within five years.
More than 1 million have lost Medicaid coverage, and hospitals are seeing the effects
States are determining some recipients are no longer eligible. Hospitals are providing more charity care, an indication that some have lost coverage.
Healthgrades, OutCare Health team to help LGBTQ+ patients find providers
They’ve partnered to guide patients to doctors and providers offering affirming care. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the need to offer better care for LGBTQ+ communities.
Sutter Health names first chief physician executive, and more | MED MOVES
UCLA Medical School elevates interim dean of the medical school, Nationwide Children's hires a CFO, and LSU Health Shreveport appoints a new CIO.
More survive cancer, and more live with complications
The number of survivors with functional limitations has more than doubled, suggesting the need for more work to help people live better lives, researchers say.
