Leadership

Several medical organizations offer updated recommendations to prevent infections. A key: health systems must utilize better stewardship of antibiotics.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed getting more information earlier to determine if there are competition issues. Regulators have applied more scrutiny to healthcare deals.

Many health systems have faced serious financial challenges, but a new Kaufman Hall report finds a bit of a rebound.

The health system says the highly-publicized reports don’t reflect the rapidly changing industry. Some top medical schools have also pulled out of U.S. News rankings.

The American Hospital Association says proposals to reduce reimbursement for some outpatient services would result in painful cuts.

The bipartisan group of lawmakers asked federal officials to finalize proposed measures to streamline the authorization process in the increasingly popular plans.

In its annual scorecard on the performance of state health systems, the organization sees some disturbing trends. Among them: a ‘startling’ rise in deaths among women.

A study financed by the NIH shows men are dying at much higher rates than women, and the gap holds across different age groups and regions.

Ochsner Health appoints a chief nursing officer, Baptist Health Louisville hires a new president, and more.

The two organizations are establishing Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Louisiana. Ochsner MD Anderson facilities are based in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and Covington.

The incoming leader will need those skills as she faces intense partisan scrutiny from Congress.

The city council approved a measure that would give voters the chance to impose a ceiling on the compensation of executives. Hospital groups have opposed the effort.

About 1,800 nurses went on strike at two hospitals. Nurses called for better pay and working conditions, while management says it offered substantial pay increases.

The systems have partnered in some areas for years. Washington’s CEO calls it an ‘obvious choice.’

The system hopes to transform Pender Medical Center into a true community general hospital within five years.

They’ve partnered to guide patients to doctors and providers offering affirming care. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the need to offer better care for LGBTQ+ communities.

As many hospitals expand their footprint using co-management agreements, they will also be subject to greater scrutiny for anticompetitive behavior.

UCLA Medical School elevates interim dean of the medical school, Nationwide Children's hires a CFO, and LSU Health Shreveport appoints a new CIO.

Centura Health names president for hospitals in Colorado and Utah, Queen's Health System in Hawaii hires a COO, and Acadia Healthcare appoints a CFO.

The New York health system has been recognized as a leader for its diversity efforts. CEO Michael Dowling says hospitals need to make diversity ‘part of your DNA.’

Women and members of minority groups endure inappropriate conduct and cyber incivility, and it’s time to transform the culture, according to the authors of a new study.

Those patients had higher rates of sepsis and respiratory failure, according to a study of millions of records. Missy Danforth of The Leapfrog Group spoke with us about the findings.

The Federal Trade Commission says the measure would improperly shield consolidations from federal antitrust regulations and could hurt consumers.

He’s formed a task force on gun violence. He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the effort and getting more leaders to join him.

Too many in nursing deal with bias and discrimination in the course of their job. A recent survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers the latest evidence.

He talks about the importance of generating optimism and inspiring teams to be a part of something bigger.

Health systems say the legislation would impose burdensome reporting requirements. Critics say the program needs more transparency and reform.

AdventHealth has named two new leaders in its Central Florida Division; Kaleida Health hires a chief nurse executive; and Lifepoint Health appoints a president of two hospitals.

More than 30 health systems have all agreed to join a nationwide framework for sharing health information. Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why it’s a big step toward making interoperability a reality.

The American Hospital Association is drawing attention to the violence healthcare workers face and is urging support for federal legislation.