Biden administration begins setting up new health research agency
The new Advanced Research Project Agency for Health will be an independent entity within the National Institutes of Health. Advocates welcome the agency but don’t want its funding to come at the expense of the NIH.
Leapfrog Group report finds areas where pediatric care must improve
A new report from the watchdog organization details progress in some areas, but said hospitals are falling short in enabling parents to report problems.
After Texas mass shooting, healthcare leaders demand action
The American Medical Association and other health groups aren’t just calling for healing. They are urging lawmakers to take concrete steps to protect Americans from gun violence.
Nurses with depression more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19: Study
Harvard researchers examined data from thousands of nurses. Those with depression or loneliness were significantly more likely to end up in the hospital.
New coalition aims to use digital health to improve equity
The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance includes historically black colleges, pharmaceutical companies and advocates for patient care.
Surgeon General issues advisory on burnout: 9 takeaways for health systems
Vivek Murthy said action is needed because the nation’s health is at risk. Healthcare worker shortages have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to worsen.
University Hospital Interim CEO Mary Maples relishes her opportunity
In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Maples talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the transformation of the campus in Newark, N.J., and revitalizing the workforce.
AMA, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Joint Commission team up on health equity effort
They are collaborating on an educational effort aimed at reducing disparities in patient care. Eight hospitals were selected for a year-long program.
MED MOVES: Ohio State cancer center CEO plans to retire, and more
Care New England Health's chief executive is stepping down and HCA Healthcare names a new president for its MidAmerica division.
More hospital CEOs are leaving in 2022
Through the first four months of the year, the number of chief executive departures has risen substantially, according to a new report.
COVID-19 public health emergency will go beyond mid-July
Healthcare groups feared government officials would announce that the emergency declaration would not be renewed.
Dartmouth Health, GraniteOne Health drop merger plans
New Hampshire’s attorney general opposed the deal. Shortly afterward, the two systems said they were abandoning the planned partnership.
Employers, insurers pay hospitals over 220% more than Medicare: RAND report
The hospital pricing study found wide ranges in costs at different hospitals. The American Hospital Association said the report jumps to ‘unfounded conclusions.’
Hospitals seeing ‘severe impact’ of dye shortage
Health systems are delaying tests due to a shortage of contrast dye used in many imaging procedures. Hospitals may not see normal supplies until well into the summer.
Most health systems have at least 100 job openings: survey
One in four healthcare leaders surveyed said they need to hire at least 20 people in their billing departments, according to a poll commissioned by AKASA.
RWJBarnabas Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System move closer to merger
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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?
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.
‘Skyrocketing labor costs’: Hospitals are paying 37% more since COVID-19 pandemic
A new Kaufman Hall report says increased labor costs have added to the financial challenges facing American health systems. Healthcare leaders will have to find ways to recruit and retain workers.
Atrium Health, Advocate Aurora Health plan to merge, form $27B system
Assuming the deal is approved by regulators, the new organization will operate 67 hospitals in six states. The new system would be known as Advocate Health.
‘Return nurses to being nurses’: A call to address burnout and shortages
Too many nurses don’t want to work at bedside in hospitals, says Vicki Good, a national leader in the nursing field. Healthcare leaders must take care of nurses to avoid even greater staffing challenges.
Healthgrades releases state rankings, and gives four hospitals top honors
In its new 2022 State Rankings, Healthgrades recognized four providers who earned the highest ranking in three different specialty areas.
How healthcare systems can work to keep nurses
As National Nurses Week continues, Nicole Banister of Caravan Health offers some suggestions to reduce the burdens on nurses.
