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Hospitals with more Black patients get paid less, reflecting ‘structural racism’: Study
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.
Why improving sleep quality requires better data — and better follow up
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.
MED MOVES: Vanderbilt Health names president to lead 3 hospitals, and more
UVA Health hires its first chief of human resources, BayCare Health System selects a CEO, and other leaders take new posts.
Gozio Health looks to help hospitals move in the right direction
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.
Intermountain Healthcare CEO plans to step down
Marc Harrison will leave in the fall to run a healthcare platform for General Catalyst, which announced a collaboration with Intermountain this week.
Lifelink Systems uses conversational AI to engage patients
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.
Yale New Haven Health’s Michael Ivy on caring for hospital workers: ‘Everybody’s struggling’
Hospital workers may be struggling more than is readily apparent. Health system leaders need to recognize healthcare has changed and adjust expectations, he says.
Nursing home industry projects workforce won’t rebound until 2026
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.
Amwell’s Anthony Sossong talks about telemedicine, kids and mental health
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.
Hospitals, health groups praise Inflation Reduction Act
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.
HHS awards nearly $90M to community health centers to get better data
More than 1,300 centers nationwide are getting grants to improve data reporting, which should also improve health equity, the Health and Human Services Department says.
How hospitals can improve their sustainability, and why they should get moving
Health systems are facing growing pressure to address climate change. A panel at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit outlined strategies to move forward.
One in three women faculty in academic medicine experience sexual harassment
Half of the women faculty in some departments are harassed, according to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Some don’t feel safe reporting harassment.
MED MOVES: Geisinger appoints first chief wellness officer, and more
Wright Lassiter takes over as CEO of CommonSpirit Health, Northwell Health appoints a new CIO, and Novant Health Enterprises names a chief physician innovation officer.
American Nurses Association confronts history of racism
The ANA acknowledges it has failed nurses of color in the past. ANA Enterprise CEO Loressa Cole talks about the organization’s efforts to make amends and vows ‘actions that matter.’
Most nurses say there’s not enough staffing, and many intend to leave
About a quarter of nurses say they have appropriate staffing, according to a new survey by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Many nurses don’t feel safe.
Health systems plan for digital transformation, but need to pick up the pace
The HIMSS 2022 Future of Healthcare report said many will still be developing their digital plans in five years. If they wait too long, younger consumers could pick other retail options.
Health groups urge Supreme Court to allow medical schools to weigh race in admissions
If justices bar the consideration of race, the enrollment of students from minority groups will plunge, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other groups contend.
Chemical exposure may increase risk of preterm birth, study finds
Hypothetical interventions to reduce phthalate exposure could reduce the number of preterm births, according to a recent study.
We must take steps to protect our healthcare community | Adrienne Boissy
Caring for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others is paramount. We must do our part.
The 7 key considerations for evaluating digital health platforms | Monica Bolbjerg
They will allow you to see if your current digital health ecosystem is up to the challenge of building next-generation relationships with your patients.
Frontline care workers bridge racial divide, close widening trust gap | Cheryl Rucker-Whitaker
Frontline community engagement brings provider organizations and members together to better manage chronic conditions.
The pace of hospital mergers should pick up, eventually
It’s been a slow start to the year for healthcare mergers, but analysts project more transactions in the coming months. Critics worry about the prospect of mega-deals.
Black, Latinx patients had greater delays in cancer care in pandemic
Researchers found patients who were Black or Hispanic were far more likely than white patients to see care postponed for more than four weeks. The delays raise the risk for poor outcomes.
How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortages
AI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
The future of healthcare ‘is about the consumer'
Patients have higher expectations, and hospital executives say the industry must focus more on the customer experience. It was a recurring theme at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit this week.
How Amazon’s $3.9B purchase of One Medical could disrupt the healthcare market
The e-commerce behemoth is buying the primary care provider, saying the health industry needs reinvention. Analysts say Amazon could succeed.
Healthcare leaders must emphasize self-care, and ‘get rid of stupid stuff’
Eric Martin, vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer at Norton Children’s Hospital, talked about taking care of team members at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit.
Johns Hopkins, Yale New Haven Health executives share lessons on leadership
They offered their perspectives on succeeding as leaders, building great teams and the importance of empathy.
Even resilient healthcare workers may be hurting | American Hospital Association Leadership Summit
Don’t assume even the strongest staff members are OK. Leaders talked about the need for empathy and how they are tending to the well-being of their teams.