Healthcare Transformation

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.

The nation’s largest nursing organization says it is formally recognizing cannabis nursing as a specialty practice.

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.

It’s a different approach for the federal government’s largest source of funds for health research.

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.

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.

Froedtert Health and ThedaCare say they are looking to expand healthcare options in rural communities.

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.

Boston Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine ranked high in the Lown Institute’s list of racially inclusive hospitals. Leaders share their insights.

The think tank ranked the hospitals that fared best in opening its doors to all. The institute also identified metro areas with high segregation.

The voluntary program is designed to help hospitals curb their emissions and expand their work to combat climate change. Leaders also point to potential cost savings.

The health system and the retailer have seen good results in remote care management. Best Buy has been aiming to make a mark in healthcare.

For the first time, the organizations plan to honor those providing top-notch care for patients with diabetes. Leah Binder, Leapfrog CEO, talks about the new program and why she says it’s so important.

A presidential advisory panel recommends the White House take action to lower the number of harmful events in hospitals. Patient advocates offered praise.

The government has proposed new steps to ensure providers aren’t denying services. Advocates say people with disabilities too often encounter hurdles to get care.

Hospitals can benefit from additional revenue and increased capability. Surgeons can perform more cases and nurses can have more consistent schedules.

The boards of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have approved an agreement to form a combined system with 18 hospitals. They plan to come together at the start of the new year.

The company is working with the hospital system to help physicians have an easier time with documenting patient encounters. The firm’s CEO sees potential beyond documentation.

Pritesh Gandhi, chief community health officer of Walmart, says hospitals and healthcare organizations need to work on long-term solutions, which is admittedly difficult.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

The hospital system and tech giant say they are partnering on programs to reduce some administrative hassles for doctors and nurses in producing patient records.

Researchers point to the need to ensure the appropriate care for transgender patients, even as the procedures have been restricted in some states.

Arti Masturzo, the chief medical officer of CCS, talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how the healthcare industry needs to do better for patients.

Researchers found that the answers generally matched responses from ophthalmologists in terms of accuracy. They stress that more study is needed.

She talks about the importance of improving the health of the workforce, the links to patient care and financial health, and the value of a wellness officer.