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The Value of Partnerships
Humana's Bold Goal initiative shows why health systems, payers must work together.
RWJBarnabas Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System move closer to merger
May 18, 2022
The healthcare systems aim to create a premier academic medical center. The deal still requires the approval of federal regulators.
Health groups back Senate bill to curb attacks in hospitals
May 17, 2022
Nurses say they are being assaulted by patients or family members with increasing frequency. A Senate bill would require health systems to enact workforce violence prevention plans.
COVID-19 relief offset hospital losses: Study
May 17, 2022
Billions in federal aid kept many hospitals afloat, including smaller providers and rural hospitals, Johns Hopkins researchers found.
Atrium Health-Advocate Aurora Health merger could spur other hospital deals
May 16, 2022
The planned union would create one of America’s largest nonprofit systems. Ken Kaufman of Kaufman Hall said he expects to see more partnerships.
Hospitals say losses are mounting as drug companies curb 340B discounts
May 16, 2022
Some hospitals say they expect to lose millions of dollars as large drugmakers are putting the brakes on discounts. Hospitals say the restrictions could hurt their ability to serve patients.
MED MOVES: Intermountain Healthcare names first chief equity officer, and more
May 14, 2022
University Hospitals selects a president for three Ohio hospitals, University of Virginia Medical Center chooses a CEO, and other leaders fill new posts.
Former nurse sentenced to probation in death of patient
May 13, 2022
RaDonda Vaught received probation in a case that gained national attention. Many expressed relief she was spared a prison term, but experts warned her conviction could deter nurses from disclosing errors.
Health groups urge Biden administration to maintain COVID-19 public health emergency
May 13, 2022
The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, AARP and others argue the emergency declaration provides critical tools to fight the virus and protect the public.
The U.S. reaches 1 million COVID-19 deaths. Thousands are healthcare workers.
May 13, 2022
President Joe Biden marked the grim milestone Thursday. More than 3,000 healthcare workers died in the first year of the pandemic, but the full toll isn’t clear.
Should hospital nurses be working 12-hour shifts?
May 12, 2022
Some nursing leaders say shorter, more flexible shifts would help the nursing shortage and also protect patients. But moving away from 12-hour shifts wouldn’t be easy.