Healthcare Transformation

The company's chief medical officer and co-founder shares insights for systems looking to offer acute care at home.

Cheryl Cruver, the company’s chief revenue officer, says equity is an imperative for more and more health systems.

The organizers mourned those who lost their lives and held a moment of silence for the victims.

Cybersecurity is a big topic at the conference, and in the healthcare industry. In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Rafee says providers have a lot of work to do.

This week, thousands will be attending the digital health conference in Music City. Here’s a look at the big event.

The Pennsylvania system began offering acute care services at home more than two years ago. Vipul Bhatia of WellSpan talks about the factors in the program’s success.

To gauge how the pandemic has changed healthcare, Chief Healthcare Executive gathered insights from a hospital president, a nursing leader, and an infectious disease physician.

The system based in Kansas City has seen low readmission and high patient satisfaction. Michael Nassif of Saint Luke’s talks about the program.

The directors of home hospital programs say they offer new opportunities to improve patient care for all populations.

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of hospitals offering acute care at home has surged. Chief Healthcare Executive spoke with doctors and leaders around the country about their experiences.

Practices and patients can reap the benefits of in-office infusion. But it must be carefully managed, as infusion comes with substantial financial risk.

Franciscan Health hires a CEO for the central Indiana market, a New Jersey hospital names a new CEO, and others take new roles.

Some health systems have partnered with other community organizations and made a significant difference.

As ECRI releases its annual report on the top threats to patient safety, the organization’s leader urges hospital executives to put a higher priority on reducing preventable mistakes.

The organization examined thousands of hospitals but only a select group took prizes in patient safety and the patient experience. Four problems make up the bulk of safety events, the study found.

Healthgrades has announced its recipients of patient safety awards, and Brad Bowman talks about the importance of focusing on critical problems.

An Epic analysis shows in most telehealth visits for primary care, patients did not need to see their doctor in person. Danessa Sandmann of Epic Research talks about the study and its implications.

Automation is becoming a major player in healthcare revenue cycle management, with the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors. Nearly two-thirds of physicians say they experience burnout.

The president's spending plan will face partisan opposition. However, he is offering boosts for health programs that are popular on both sides of the aisle.

Nicholas Kman, a professor at Ohio State College of Medicine, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about using VR to prepare first responders.

While some delayed exams in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Epic Research study finds no increase in cancer cases. Christopher Alban of Epic talks about the study, and the need for more investigation.

Ankoor Shah of Accenture talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for better data, and why technology is a key element in closing disparities.

The two systems said they are exploring a partnership. If they come together, the merged organization would operate more than 40 hospitals.

Many digital health solutions can play a key role in helping support the long-term financial health of hospitals.

The retailer is adding 28 new locations in Texas, Arizona and Missouri. It comes as other retailers are getting into healthcare delivery.

The DEA is proposing more restrictions on remote prescriptions on some medications for mental health and substance use. Critics say the plan could make it harder for patients to get what they need.

At a forum hosted by Northwell Health, health leaders, advocacy groups, and elected officials said hospitals and health systems must take a greater role on this public health threat.

During a forum at Northwell Health, Vivek Murthy said healthcare leaders have a big role to play. He also urged them to help clinicians have conversations with patients.

Greater interoperability offers the potential to transform healthcare, but federal officials have received hundreds of complaints about blocking. The government has yet to unveil penalties.