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Hospitals have a key asset for environmental programs: Younger workers
As health systems look to improve their sustainability, they can find allies in younger staff. Hospitals can also retain workers they don’t want to lose.
Tennessee hospital poised for sale
Community Health Systems, Inc. says it has reached an agreement to sell Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland to the Hamilton Health Care System in a $160 million deal.
Hospitals and sustainability: Getting started on the journey
Health systems looking to do better for the environment should start small, find some early wins to build success and momentum, and get leadership behind the effort.
West Virginia health system investing hundreds of millions in new facilities
The WVU Medicine board approved $400 million for new projects. The system also recently announced plans to build a new cancer hospital.
Why hospitals are looking at anesthesia to curb emissions
Some hospitals are changing their use of anesthesia and making a big reduction in their carbon footprint, and saving money.
Lawmakers express frustrations over Change Healthcare cyberattack
At a hearing in Washington, House members posed many questions in the attack that has hurt hospitals, physician practices and providers of all kinds.
Change Healthcare cyberattack: Health leaders ask Congress for help with cybersecurity
During a House panel hearing on the attack, hospital and health industry leaders urge lawmakers to help deal with attacks from ransomware groups.
Why preventive medicine needs more support | Healthy Bottom Line podcast
Mirza Rahman, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine, talks about the need for more federal support for residency programs and a greater appreciation for population health.
Five Utah hospital properties are getting new ownership
Medical Properties Trust has sold its majority interest in five hospitals. The real estate investment trust has sold other properties to generate more cash.
Black maternal health: Addressing the national crisis
With the observance of Black Maternal Health Week, Kisha Davis of the American Academy of Family Physicians talks about the crisis and protecting mothers.
Change Healthcare cyberattack continues to affect doctors: ‘Practices will close’
Physician practices, along with hospitals and health systems, have taken a serious financial hit from the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Novant Health names chief physician executive officer, and more | MED MOVES
The Association of American Medical Colleges appoints a chief scientific officer, and others take on new posts.
Corporate groups pass hospitals in ownership of physician practices
The shift is one of the key findings in a new report by the Physicians Advocacy Institute. Fewer doctors are working in private practices.
Drug shortages reach ‘all-time high’, including cancer drugs
The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists reports 323 active drug shortages. The group’s CEO says shortages include emergency medications in hospital crash carts.
The importance of knowing and owning your business | Lessons for Leaders
Jenny Redman-Schell of Aspirus Medical Group discusses the need to understand all aspects of business, planning ahead, and how women can rise in healthcare leadership.
Hospital mergers in first quarter reach highest number since 2020
There were 20 announced deals in the first three months of 2024, according to Kaufman Hall.
UVA Health CEO K. Craig Kent talks about expansion and extension
The leader of the University of Virginia health system talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the organization’s strategic plan, acquisitions and partnerships, and his contract extension.
New Jersey health system plans to revamp campus, build medical school, and more
AtlantiCare unveiled ambitious initiatives and announced partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic, Oracle Health, Drexel University and others.
Hospitals denounce Medicare’s proposed 2025 payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released plans for a bump in payments of inpatient services, but hospitals and health systems say the proposal is inadequate.
At Valley Children’s Healthcare, women leaders can reach new heights
The pediatric hospital in California features a host of women in top positions. They shared their advice for other women and talked about the organization’s culture.
More girls visited emergency departments for mental health needs in pandemic
The severity of mental health emergencies is rising, as young people are spending longer periods in emergency departments, a study finds.
Longtime Banner Health CEO plans to retire, new leader named
Peter Fine, the system’s chief executive officer, will step down June 30. Amy Perry, Banner’s president, has been selected as the next CEO.
Taking steps to improve diversity in clinical trials
Research studies often fail to include enough participants from minority groups. Jenn Higgins of Guardant Health talks about getting a diverse mix for the ECLIPSE trial.
Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health completes Geisinger acquisition: Key takeaways
Kaiser’s subsidiary has finalized the deal for the Pennsylvania-based health system. Here are some important points about the much-discussed transaction.
If hospitals want to improve patient safety, they must engage their staff
An inclusive organization is more likely to see gains in safety, says Tejal Gandhi of Press Ganey. Hospitals also must make sure their workers feel safe.
Why some planned hospital mergers didn’t come together
More hospital transactions have been happening, but some proposed partnerships were abandoned over the past year.
About half of rural hospitals had negative margins in COVID-19 pandemic
Federal support helped avert disaster for some rural hospitals, but many face a difficult road in the absence of that additional support, a new study finds.
AdventHealth names chief clinical officer for West Florida division, and more | MED MOVES
Cleveland Clinic appoints its first leader of international markets, and other leaders take on new roles.
Can hospitals really lose a provider to a disorganized recruiting process? | Viewpoint
There are a lot of variables in talent acquisition in healthcare, but hospitals should focus on what they can control: a process that makes a good impression.
Change Healthcare cyberattack: Lawsuits emerge, and more are coming
Several suits have already been filed and others are expected due to the ransomware attack that has affected hospitals and providers nationwide.