Management

Students can take a course that gets them working in the kitchen and links food to overall health. Dr. Linda Shiue talks about the course and why nutrition is critical to medical education.

High turnover hurts hospital emergency departments. Dr. Randy Katz of the Memorial Healthcare System talks about preventing burnout and encouraging wellness.

Health systems say the federal government’s planned inpatient payments don’t match with rising cost pressures. They also bristled at changes in reimbursements for joint procedures.

The HBO Max series about a Pittsburgh hospital’s emergency department maintains a high level of realism and shows the stress on doctors and nurses.

Janice Nevin plans to step down in September, and Jenn Schwartz has been named the next leader of the Delaware health system.

Robert Stone touts the importance of ensuring patients get the care they need and designing a system to do it. He also points to the need of broader public conversations to ensure access.

Maui Health's CEO is stepping down, and other leaders take new roles.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive® about its newest hospital, the acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers, and putting patients first.

Dr. Takeisha Davis talks about the system’s approach to preventive care, including partnering with payers and hosting fun events to help improve outcomes.

Leaders who act now to improve authorizations will shape what’s next.

There were more than 20 deals announced, the biggest first quarter number since 2020, according to Kaufman Hall.

Brockton Hospital disclosed the attack this week. While the hospital is caring for patients, ambulances are being diverted and some services have been affected.

Dr. Takeisha Davis, CEO of the New Orleans East community hospital, talks about efforts to keep people healthy, using plain language, and concerns about Medicaid cuts.

The system developed a central command center to help patients find beds to post-acute facilities, freeing beds for more patients.

Many say concerns about violence are affecting their ability to deliver care, and that they don’t see their organizations viewing their safety as a high priority.

Jeffrey Flaks, Hartford’s president and CEO, talked with us about making care more accessible and affordable. And he talks about the desire to continuously get better.

The leader of the Connecticut-based health system talks about the growth of the organization, using AI and a host of other topics.

Roxanna Gapstur has led the Pennsylvania hospital system since 2019, overseeing a significant expansion of WellSpan’s footprint.

The health system recently received honors from Press Ganey recognizing its strides in patient safety and reliability. Jennifer Bayersdorfer, Providence’s chief quality officer, talks about the system’s gains.

Simon Kos, the company’s global chief medical officer, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about teaming with R1, the revenue cycle company, and Heidi Evidence.

The president’s spending plan would reduce federal funds for medical research and other health programs.

Millions are expected to lose coverage in the coming years, and some hospitals are already making plans. Industry leaders say hospitals can’t afford to wait.

A new Public Citizen report finds that many hospitals could shut their doors or scale back services as Medicaid cuts take effect in the coming years.

For now, the conflict isn’t expected to have a major impact on supplies, but it could lead to higher costs for some drugs. Hospitals are advised against stocking up, which could create shortages.

He talks about the New Jersey system’s partnership with Epic, embracing change, and knowing when it’s time to compete and time to cooperate.