Leadership

The FDA signed off on updated shots, but they imposed new guidelines that could limit access, critics say. Healthcare groups want the shots to be more widely available.

The Department of Health & Human Services says Susan Monarez is no longer leading the CDC. Her attorneys say she wouldn’t sign off on ‘unscientific’ directives and sought to protect the public.

The Catholic health system is partnering with Chamberlain University on a new nurse training program. Amy Wilson of SSM Health talks about the program.

A bipartisan bill is aimed at giving consumers more insight into how much hospital services would cost.

Many organizations don’t have policies to prevent the use of AI without employer approval. Limor Kessem of IBM explains that it’s an area needing more attention.

Dr. Gary Price, president of The Physicians Foundation, joins our podcast to talk about the surge of misinformation doctors are seeing, and why everyone should be taking it seriously.

Baptist Memorial Health Care has reached an agreement to buy OCH Regional Medical Center. The system plans to invest nearly $97 million in improvements.

Higher labor costs and staffing shortages are pushing hospitals to pursue mergers. These are the same pressures that make due diligence more complex.

Dr. Brandon Smith of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center talks about dealing with vaccine hesitancy, listening to patients, and addressing concerns.

Providers say they’re facing more misinformation and reluctance from patients about vaccines. Reaching those patients will require new approaches.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hires a new chief operating officer, and others take on new roles.

Most doctors say they are seeing more misinformation from patients, and it’s a bigger problem for rural doctors. Dr. Gary Price of The Physicians Foundation talks about the problem.

Pediatric facilities still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, and Medicaid cuts in the coming years are going to add pressures, analysts say.

Sachin Jain and Margaret O’Kane talk about the pressing challenges and the need to focus on the bigger problems with cost, access and keeping Americans healthy.

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in the Trump administration, will serve as a medical adviser. The company pairs digital stethoscopes with AI technology.

Hospitals have been struggling with high volumes of patients who have stayed in emergency departments for hours, even days. The measure has the backing of Republicans and Democrats.

Large exercises have value, but still only reach so many people. Health systems should look at ways to reach as many staff as possible, says Michael Wargo of HCA Healthcare.

Patient transfer is a significant problem in U.S. hospitals, and evidence suggests that the time it takes to move patients to the most appropriate care setting is on the rise.

Large employers are spending more, particularly on prescription drugs, according to the Business Group on Health. Companies are spending more on cancer care and GLP-1 drugs.

Mike Wargo, HCA’s head of emergency operations, discusses the importance of leadership engagement, facing hurricanes and wildfires, and preparing for emergencies that come with no warning.

Authorities say the suspect entered INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital and fired multiple shots. The guard died in the incident, and police warned there could have been more casualties.

Dr. Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota says canceling research contracts sets back research, and follows other troubling changes in federal vaccine policy.

The system is planning a network of freestanding facilities that offer both urgent care and emergency care for patients. UNC is teaming with Intuitive Health on the effort.

Nebraska Medicine names its first chief transformation officer, Emory Healthcare hires a chief administrative officer, and more.

Oregon Health & Science University says it’s the biggest donation ever to a U.S. college or academic medical center. The Nike co-founder and his wife are longtime supporters of OHSU.