Leadership

In other executive news, an Ohio system names a chief digital health officer, CareFirst hires a chief diversity officer, and others are tapped for new posts.

Coke, and much of corporate America, surpasses healthcare in measuring and disclosing environmental impacts.

Tower Health closed two hospitals and another suitor dropped its bid to purchase the facilities in the Philadelphia suburbs. Local officials hope to find a new organization to reopen the hospitals.

The providers are coming together in the newly formed Evolve Health Alliance. Officials say they will help each other with staffing needs and exchange ideas to improve operations.

The spending package would offer a five-month extension on telehealth waivers. It would also support more money for medical research, including a new agency proposed by President Biden.

The department has announced a three-month period of increased inspections beginning today. Officials say they are focusing on ‘high-hazard’ facilities treating COVID-19 patients.

Thomas Sequist explains why his mission to improve health equity is very personal.

The initiative aims to spur innovation and healthcare solutions to help underserved communities.

The Delaware-based system announced its intent to buy Crozer last month. While ChristianaCare enjoys a strong reputation, the deal carries some risks.

Sen. Tim Kaine, who says he has some mild symptoms two years after being infected, has sponsored the bill. The White House also aims to do more research as part of its new COVID-19 plan.

RWJBarnabas Health announces a successor to a longtime executive, a Tennessee provider gets a new CEO, and other systems choose new leaders.

Most said authorization requirements have increased over the past year. Healthcare practices and doctors say the process is hurting patient care.

The White House has outlined a number of steps to improve long-term care facilities, which have endured heavy criticism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group examined hospitals with the highest volume of coronavirus patients in the first several months of 2020. Healthgrades’ chief medical officer says it’s a way to recognize providers who delivered exceptional care.

The president asked lawmakers to support the creation of a new agency to go after breakthrough discoveries.

For the first time in 11 months, hospital margins were negative, according to a new report by Kaufman Hall. A wave of COVID-19 patients took a toll, and a pause in non-urgent procedures hurt revenue.

The president's strategy calls for training more mental health professionals, grants to address burnout in healthcare workers and expanding virtual options for behavioral health.

Tanya Blackmon, Novant Health's chief diversity officer, talks about engaging leaders and staff, dealing with resistance and tying inclusion to strategic goals.

Dr. Jennifer Mieres, Northwell’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, talks about getting buy-in, early struggles, signs of progress, and partnering with the community.

The Biden administration issued an order requiring most healthcare workers to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare employees will need to complete their vaccine cycle in a month.

In other news, UPMC hires a new chief lobbyist, HCA Healthcare names a new leader of a Florida hospital, and more.

Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A foundation formed in her honor helped craft federal legislation to help healthcare workers, and it is just getting started.

Two healthcare experts said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need for better and more open plans.

The leader of the American Medical Association said it’s time for a more robust healthcare system, telehealth reform and a larger, more diverse workforce.

A survey of 400 healthcare financial leaders identified several other challenges, but the tough job market topped the list.