Healthcare Transformation

The Biden administration's new policy says the findings of publicly-supported studies must be released right away. Advocates say it will save lives and improve medical research, but publishers have concerns.

Many companies are seeing higher healthcare costs, partly because people deferred treatment. Ellen Kelsay, CEO of the Business Group on Health, outlined employers’ concerns in an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive.

In the second part of a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Cacchione says Jefferson is going to measure where disparities exist and work to improve the diversity of the staff.

Health system leaders need to get creative to retain younger nurses and veteran nurses. Hospital leaders around the country have bemoaned a shortage of nurses.

Researchers looked for anti-bullying policies covering faculty at 91 top-rated medical colleges. Four schools had policies, signaling ‘a culture tolerant of bullying,’ they found.

Less than half of nurses say they’re satisfied with being a nurse. Beth Ulrich, a longtime healthcare leader, talks about a recent study she led and how hospital leaders can do more to keep their nurses.

The chief medical adviser to President Biden, Fauci has helped lead the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health leaders say he helped save millions and reduced the stigma of feared diseases.

Healthcare leaders are worried about burnout among their teams. They can help by respecting time off the clock, getting workers to take vacation, and taking time off themselves.

Aging-in-place technology benefits seniors, giving them more independence, improved emotional well-being and overall cost savings. It also helps the healthcare system as a whole.

The system is undertaking a $100 million effort to improve health in Louisiana, which trails nearly all other states. In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Thomas says the initiative is moving forward.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Thomas says the deal offers the chance to expand more services to Mississippi and helps extend Ochsner’s reach. Rush is now known as Ochsner Rush Health.

The Centers for Disease Control will be reorganized, she says. Critics have said the agency’s guidance and leadership have been lacking.

The incoming president and CEO of Jefferson Health, Cacchione talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about creating a better work environment, the changing role of hospitals, and what he has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Galbraith, who has led Duke Regional Hospital for years, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about becoming Lankenau’s next president, her unconventional background, and taking care of staff.

She outlines some steps for hospitals on reducing their impact on the environment, making the business case, and the growing pressure to do better.

Researchers found a significant difference in financing for Black-serving hospitals. A small portion of America’s hospitals care for a large number of the nation’s Black patients.

Wearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.

UVA Health hires its first chief of human resources, BayCare Health System selects a CEO, and other leaders take new posts.

The company’s technology helps patients navigate sprawling hospitals, along with scheduling and billing. CEO Joshua Titus says Gozio’s platform helps hospitals see higher patient engagement.

Marc Harrison will leave in the fall to run a healthcare platform for General Catalyst, which announced a collaboration with Intermountain this week.

The company employs chatbots with natural language to connect with patients on mobile phones. CEO Greg Johnsen touts the ease of the technology for consumers.

Hospital workers may be struggling more than is readily apparent. Health system leaders need to recognize healthcare has changed and adjust expectations, he says.

The workforce will take at least four years to reach pre-pandemic levels, unless federal and state officials provide more funding, according to a new report.

Sossong, who leads the company’s behavioral health efforts, spoke with us about the stress of the pandemic, expanding services to rural areas and integrating mental health with primary care.

The measure would help Americans pay for health insurance and also lower some prescription drug costs. The House is expected to vote this week, sending it to President Biden.