Leadership

Health systems should have a stable outlook in the coming year, although they face headwinds as the recovery from the pandemic continues. Labor and supply expenses should remain challenging.

Chief Healthcare Executive® presents the final installment in our series, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence. In this episode, our panel offers advice on how health systems can improve.

Brown University Health names its first chief nurse executive, and other leaders are tackling new roles.

Cybersecurity is make or break for patient safety and operational integrity.

The group released its Fall 2024 hospital safety grades and finds encouraging progress after problems during the pandemic. Katie Stewart of The Leapfrog Group talks about the improvements and building on those gains.

The federal government said it will allow remote prescriptions of controlled substances to continue. Health advocacy groups urged federal officials for an extension.

Dr. Chris Bucciarelli of BayCare talks about the Florida system’s work to use technology to help more patients with chronic conditions.

Health systems are hoping lawmakers address some key issues before the end of the year, when some key programs are slated to expire. For hospitals, billions of dollars are at stake.

Donald Trump wants Kennedy, the outspoken skeptic of vaccines, to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Critics say he’s unqualified for the post and could damage public health programs.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, the new leader of the AARP, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about her goals and why it's such a pivotal moment for the organization.

The organization is backing legislation to help underserved groups as part of its Global Health Equity Week. HIMSS is asking Washington to support telehealth, maternal health and data modernization.

Many clinicians don’t seek help because they’re worried it will hurt their career. Stefanie Simmons of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation talks with us about the need for revising applications and looking differently at mental health.

The American Medical Association says hospitals should face penalties for falling short.. Hospitals have rejected accusations that they aren’t providing enough charity care.

Memorial Health System has reached a deal with Community Health Systems, Inc. to take full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. CHS has been selling some of its hospitals in recent years.

The website named top performers in a host of specialties. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the awards and the continued shift toward outpatient care.

Jane Jeffrie Seley of Weill Cornell Medicine talks about the need to reach primary care physicians and talks about caring for patients in hospitals.

Continuous glucose monitors can empower people with diabetes to make more informed decisions, if patients use them regularly.

Chief Healthcare Executive presents the third installment from our conversation on cybersecurity, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence.

Some worry about the prospect of cuts to Medicaid or work restrictions. Medicaid offers coverage to millions with lower incomes, and Medicaid cuts could hurt hospitals.

A key leader in a Midwest health system is planning to retire, and other leaders are making news.

To stay competitive in attracting healthcare talent, organizations must extend the digital welcome mat to enhance the job applicant experience.

The California attorney general has given conditional approval for the deal between Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

The American Telemedicine Association said Donald Trump has backed virtual care. Health groups are also pressing President Biden and Congress to approve extensions before the year’s end.

Dr. Bishow Shrestha of WellSpan Health talks about using the devices to help change behavior and avoid complications. He says patients feel more connected.

General Catalyst’s subsidiary, HATCo, has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Summa Health. The firm is also committing hundreds of millions in improvements.