Leadership

Hospitals aren’t making enough progress in improving the workplace, and it’s driving nurses from the bedside, according to the leaders of organizations representing nurses.

While National Nurses’ Month celebrates nurses, too many are struggling with burnout. Hospitals can help by giving nurses tools to support them and let them focus on patients.

It now takes an average of 31 days to see a physician in some large markets, according to a survey by AMN Healthcare.

Health systems are wrestling with supplies and expect more oversight on the federal 340B drug pricing program. Lauren Forni of Bluesight talks with us about the challenges pharmacies are facing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the government is no longer advising the shot for pregnant women and healthy kids. Critics are worried about a loss of access and are urging insurers to maintain coverage.

The National Institutes of Health has ended hundreds of grants to colleges and hospitals. For Meharry Medical College, a historically Black school, the reduction is devastating.

Jamie Youssef will lead Ascension Texas, and other leaders are tackling new roles.

Health systems have said the House package would leave millions without coverage and could lead to hospital closures. They’re hoping to persuade the Senate to avert the cuts.

Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital are hoping to come together. Federal regulators oppose the deal, but HCA Healthcare says Terre Haute could close if the merger is denied.

The two institutions will build a new children’s cancer center. They say they’re excited about expanding research capabilities and are aiming high.

The Ohio-based system says its call center was affected and customers are getting calls from individuals claiming to work for Kettering and seeking payment.

Most of Oregon’s hospitals are losing money or barely covering expenses. Becky Hultberg, president of the Hospital Association of Oregon, says some could close without more support.

As they appeal to Congress, leaders of Catholic health systems say planned cuts in Medicaid will hurt the most vulnerable, but they’ll also hurt millions of others as well.

Health systems continue to see shortages of nurses. Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, offers insights on keeping nurses.

Estes Park Health signs agreements to join UCHealth. The deal still requires the approval of Colorado state officials.

Attackers routinely target hospitals in hopes of getting a big payday. Andrew Carr of Booz Allen talks about dealing with attackers, assessing threats, and deciding when not to pay.

The health system elevates an interim CEO and names a new president. Other leaders are taking on new roles.

Dr. Elena Fuentes-Afflick, chief scientific officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges, talks about the work to preserve federal funds for medical research.

Healthcare providers are best positioned to treat patients with obesity with these medications, but they face hurdles in starting and maintaining those programs.

Some of the shifts may be permanent. Allison Oakes of Trilliant Health talks about fundamental changes in the way Americans seek healthcare.

The Kinder Foundation made the donation, which will fund a new children’s cancer center. Dr. Donald ‘Will’ Parsons of Texas Children’s explains how it will transform pediatric care and research in Houston.

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, the president of the American Nurses Association, talks with us about the problems facing nurses and the lack of progress in addressing them.

Appearing before lawmakers at hearings on the health department’s budget, Kennedy fielded tough questions on the agency’s reorganization, research, and the measles outbreak.

Michael Dowling has led Northwell for more than 20 years, and it has become one of America’s largest nonprofit hospital systems. John D’Angelo, an executive VP, will succeed him.

Medical colleges and academic medical centers hope to prevent steep cuts at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Elena Fuentes-Afflick of the Association of American Medical Colleges talks about what’s at stake.