How hospitals and health systems could do more with telehealth
Some hospitals and medical practices are using virtual care on a limited basis in some areas. Dan D’Orazio of Sage Growth Partners sees more potential.
Nonprofit hospitals need to control labor costs, Fitch Ratings says
Hospital volumes have rebounded, but health systems continue to pay more for labor costs. Fitch’s downgrades have outnumbered upgrades 3-to-1.
On strike: More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers stage walkout
Union leaders say it’s the biggest healthcare workers' strike in American history. The California-based system and workers remain apart on some key areas.
Michigan hospital system says it’s suffered ransomware attack
McLaren Health Care confirms the attack and is working to determine how many individuals have been affected.
Women pay more than men in out-of-pocket health costs, study finds
Female employees spend $266 more annually than men, and that excludes pregnancy-related costs, a report by Deloitte says.
Improving patient safety requires a commitment to health equity
Main Line Health CEO Jack Lynch says it’s impossible to talk about better outcomes without focusing on closing disparities in underserved groups.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers plan to begin strike Wednesday
Union workers have planned a three-day walkout. Labor groups say it would be the nation’s largest strike of healthcare workers.
More hospitals are beginning to see some financial gains
Margins remain below historical levels, but more hospitals and systems are reporting better earnings.
Facing challenges, Main Line Health shines
The health system recently captured the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality prize. Main Line has earned high marks for its focus on behavioral health and health equity.
Catholic Medical Center explores merger with HCA Healthcare
The non-profit New Hampshire system could be merging with the for-profit giant.
Cannabis nursing: American Nurses Association gives its support
The nation’s largest nursing organization says it is formally recognizing cannabis nursing as a specialty practice.
Code green: Standing up to hospital violence | Viewpoint
There is a growing movement to establish a code-green protocol that can be called when a patient is belligerent and de-escalation strategies have failed.
Texas Children’s announces new president, and more | MED MOVES
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center names its first hospital president, and Brigham and Women's appoints a chief medical officer.
Consumers embrace telehealth for behavioral health, but how much will virtual care grow in other areas?
Nearly half of those who have used telehealth have only done so once, according to a new report from Trilliant Health. Some patients still want to be seen in person.
LCMC Health wins court battle with FTC over merger
A federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to block the Louisiana system’s acquisition of three hospitals from HCA Healthcare.
From doctors to students, women in medicine suffer more burnout and anxiety
There’s a significant gender gap in the well-being of female physicians and women training to be tomorrow’s doctors.
NIH invests $171M in new effort to improve health equity
It’s a different approach for the federal government’s largest source of funds for health research.
Mental health: Clinicians can look out for each other
Healthcare workers can engage colleagues who are struggling and let them know they aren’t alone. Leaders also need to be checking on their teams.
Health systems see spike in advanced email cyberattacks
The attacks involve business email compromise and phishing attempts. A cybersecurity expert says attackers will slowly engage victims and build trust.
Looking at Costco’s partnership with Sesame for telehealth
The warehouse’s members will be able to get virtual care appointments for $29. Sesame CEO David Goldhill is aiming to add more convenience to healthcare.
Emerging cybersecurity threats in healthcare | Special Report
Experts warn about the growing dangers of criminals using AI and deepfakes to target hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Hospitals are making strides in cybersecurity, as leaders now have ‘the fear of God’
Ransomware attacks can endanger patients and costs health systems millions. Experts say the C-suite is more engaged on the issue.
As Wisconsin hospitals systems near merger, they say health equity is a top priority
Froedtert Health and ThedaCare say they are looking to expand healthcare options in rural communities.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers will strike next week if they don’t get a deal
The unions say they need an agreement by the end of the week, or they will walk out in October. It would be the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history.
Ochsner Health testing use of AI in sending messages to patients
About 100 clinicians are engaged in a pilot program aimed at improving response time for patients, and saving some time for doctors.
Kaiser Permanente names leader of Southern California, Hawaii region | MED MOVES
Seattle Children's appoints a chief scientific officer, and others take on new roles.
Pushing for more men, and more Black men, to be screened for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer cases have increased after years of decline. Evan Goldfischer, president of LUGPA, talks about the need to increase awareness and outreach.
Tower Health suffers rating downgrade as it strives to recover
Fitch Ratings cited continued losses and a low amount of cash on hand. The Pennsylvania-based system says it’s making progress toward profitability.
Doctors aren’t the only ones battling burnout. Many medical students are hurting.
Physicians, and tomorrow’s doctors, are struggling with their well-being, a new study finds. Experts call for changes to encourage doctors, residents and students to get the help they need.
Oracle says it’s bringing AI to make electronic health records easier to use
The tech giant touts the potential to reduce administrative burdens on doctors.
