Leadership

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.

Many employees say their mental health struggles are affecting their work, according to a One Medical survey. The poll also saw a gap between workers’ experiences and the expectations of HR managers.

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 small hospital points to difficulties under the state’s abortion ban and a shortage of doctors in its ‘difficult decision’ to eliminate obstetrics service.

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

A host of healthcare groups are coming together for the effort. They say drug companies are covertly trying to cut the program, even as they say they want to save it.

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

Health systems say without more support, dozens of hospitals in California are ‘at great risk.’

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.

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

Experts say they’re alarmed by the increase in maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black women are much more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications.

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

In this new feature, we’re spotlighting the insights from leaders in the world of healthcare. Rick Bates of RxSense talks about the importance of acknowledging mistakes.

ECRI, a nonprofit focused on protecting patients, releases its annual list of the most pressing concerns. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talked with us about the leading issues.

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.

Most doctors say delays in approval for treatment are impeding patient care. They also say excessive delays are undermining the argument that prior authorization helps control costs.

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.

Across the state, hospital expenses are $3.5 billion more than pre-pandemic levels. The Connecticut Hospital Association is asking federal and state officials for help.

MSU Health hires the Defense Department's top medical officer, MU Health names a new chief quality officer, and others take on new roles.

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.

In this new feature, we’re going to spotlight the insights from key figures in the world of healthcare. Rob Allen shares former CEO Marc Harrison’s tip as he began his new role.

Many physicians say they are suffering burnout, and administrative headaches are a leading factor.

Kicking off a new, ongoing feature, we’re aiming to spotlight the insights of healthcare leaders. In this installment, Katie Galbraith discusses the need to get more women in leadership roles.

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

The system broke ground on the new $246M facility in December 2020. And BayCare has other building projects underway.

Several healthcare organizations are urging lawmakers to block looming reductions to a program that aids more than 2,500 hospitals.

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.