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Issues of pay and equity are drawing more attention. There are significant differences in compensation among similar hospitals.

A host of health studies are using data from watches and other devices, but there’s a great deal of inconsistency in the reporting. A new study suggests some core standards.

Some expect, or at least hope, the agency will be more nimble beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s time for naloxone to get over-the-counter status so more lives can be saved, and the American Medical Association is pressing the White House for change.

About 7 in 10 will go elsewhere if there are better options, according to the new survey. Most said they want more convenience, including the ability to schedule appointments online.

Telehealth use has surged in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Biden administration is aiming to ensure more access in underserved communities.

The New York technology company’s software allows people to fill out paperwork and pay before appointments. Yosi Health offers convenience for providers and patients, CEO Hari Prasad says.

Most doctors are married or in committed relationships, and most say they are happy with their relationships. Healthcare organizations can do more to promote work-life balance, some say.

In other news, Kaiser Permanente names a new leader for its southern California and Hawaii markets, and the longtime leader of Lovelace Health System is retiring.

Healthcare saw the highest workplace illness and injury numbers of any industry in the country. The Labor Department is urging healthcare companies to work for a safer year.

Most nurses said they need more support at work, but a new survey found few are seeking counseling. Advocates say nurses are dealing with far more than "burnout."

The group says it doesn’t target healthcare organizations but authorities stress the importance of bolstering protections.

HIMSS surveyed more than 160 cybersecurity professionals and found some healthcare organizations are spending more to protect their networks, but many are still making modest investments.

Louisiana is leading the effort to overturn the mandate, just days before workers in some states must get their first dose. Healthcare workers in some states must be fully vaccinated by the end of the month.

It's not a popularity contest. The focus is on patient outcomes, and top honorees must show consistency over time, the company says.

It’s not enough to note disparities affecting Black communities, Rachel Hardeman says. It’s time to quantify how racism affects health policy in order to make changes.

While intentional drug overdose deaths appear to be declining, more are being reported among young people, older Americans and Black women.

The Federal Reserve has all but assured interest rates will rise. Healthcare leaders should be thinking now about upcoming projects and their financial plans.

The Healthcare Executive Group surveyed its members as the industry deals with change at many levels.

The chief science officer of the American Psychological Association urged a Senate panel to put more money in expanding the mental healthcare workforce.

In other news, the Cleveland Clinic appoints a new digital officer and the University of Iowa hospital system selects an interim CEO.

The Department of Health and Human Services advised healthcare providers that withholding treatment for those with disabilities violates federal law.

Telehealth use has grown tremendously during the pandemic, but there are gaps in usage, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are concerns about access to video telehealth services.

Some drug companies are putting limits on discounts in the federal 340B drug program, hospitals say. The 340B Health advocacy group says hospitals are losing millions and it could hurt their ability to serve patients in vulnerable communities.

The financial picture improved somewhat, but hospitals still are dealing with plenty of headwinds, according to a new Kaufman Hall report.

Roughly two out of three people of color said they canceled or delayed healthcare services during the pandemic, the report said.

With the conclusion of the deal, City of Hope will convert the Cancer Treatment Centers into a non-profit organization.

Healthcare leaders should pay attention to what's happening at the state level. States have passed dozens of laws regarding healthcare in the last few years.