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Healthcare organizations must make learning new methods to improve safety a constant process. Staff, patients and families should offer input.

New cases have surged 80% as the city has become a hotbed for the Omicron variant. Healthcare systems in upstate New York have already been increasingly challenged in recent weeks.

Joe Nicholson, DO, chief medical officer at CareAllies, talks about the importance of providers and payers having a good working relationship as well as tips for nurturing that relationship.

The study found many doctors and nurses plan to reduce their hours or leave due to overwhelming stress. Employees who feel highly valued were less likely to want to walk away.

The rapidly spreading variant now appears to be responsible for nearly three quarters of new infections nationwide.

National health expenditures rose nearly 10% in 2020. But some consumers delayed care and avoided hospitals.

Berkshire Health Systems names successor to retiring chief executive, and VCU Health announces first VP for diversity

This year, hospitals aren’t just battling the coronavirus; they’re treating more people with other health issues and dealing with staffing shortages. Hospitals are delaying procedures and diverting patients.

In a full-page advertisement in Minnesota newspapers, healthcare CEOs said their hospitals are filled. More than 40 states are seeing increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

More than a dozen organizations are urging lawmakers to permanently protect access to telehealth services. The government has eased restrictions but the waivers are only in place during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

West Virginia University Health System has shifted top leaders into new roles. Medical City, Doctors Hospital and the University of Maryland system named new executives.

The Senate approved the measure preventing the cuts and President Biden is expected to sign the legislation. Healthcare advocates pressed for a remedy before the end of the year.

Healthcare systems have endured plenty of headaches finding supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. There may be some relief in the new year, a leading expert predicts.

The number of applicants rose 18% over the past year, the AAMC said. Women and members of most minority groups made gains.

A new study examined the earnings data from more than 80,000 doctors. The gender gap was largest among surgical specialists.

Nearly 150 hospitals are recognized for quality and efforts to improve safety and transparency.

The longtime leader of Fox Chase Cancer Center has stepped down, while Southeast Georgia Health System names a new chief executive.

Officials said the new site, which went live Wednesday, should become a valuable resource for healthcare providers.

A federal judge issued a moratorium temporarily blocking the rule, which calls for all healthcare employees to be fully vaccinated in early January. But the legal battle isn't over.

Healthcare systems have a great deal at stake in the highly awaited case. Hospitals say reduced payments in the 340B drug program threaten their ability to serve vulnerable communities.

Hospitals continue to struggle with higher expenses and low volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest monthly report.

The state's hospitals are dealing with serious capacity issues and a shortage of healthcare workers.

Women physicians were more likely to cut their hours or work from home. Among couples where both parents are doctors, the gaps are wider.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital gets new COO, Carilion Clinic names first VP of philanthropy

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create supply headaches for hospitals. Intermountain Healthcare’s director of supply chain logistics talks about better strategies.