Management

The Federal Trade Commission has opposed mergers that it says could lead to higher prices or reduced services. Now, the FTC wants more information on planned deals.

Fewer physicians are reporting burnout and depression than last year, according to an annual survey by Medscape.

Hospital Sisters Health System plans to close the hospitals by late April. Prevea Health, a physician network, is closing its locations in the region.

Many say they’re worried about the resilience of their workforce, according to a new survey by Sage Growth Partners.

Brad Bowman talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about the 2024 rankings, and common traits among those receiving top honors.

The organization examined more than 4,000 hospitals in compiling its annual rankings. Some of the best come from high-profile systems, and some lesser-known names received top honors.

The AHA’s Rick Pollack talked with Joanne Conroy, the new board chairwoman of the AHA, about top issues in Washington over the coming year.

The American Cancer Society’s new annual report shows a significant gap in outcomes among white and Black patients. The report notes disparities in diagnosis and treatment.

Kootenai Health names a new CEO, Lifepoint Health appoints a new head of people services, and others take new roles.

Most physicians are doing at least some work when they’re supposed to be away, and researchers say it adds to burnout. Some are taking very little time off.

The CMS regulations will streamline the process and move toward electronic prior authorization. But some healthcare groups want quicker responses and additional help from lawmakers.

In new data from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer has become the leading killer of young men, while breast cancer is the leading cause of death in young women.

Many employees don’t feel supported. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics discusses ways organizations can connect with their workers and retain valuable people.

Marshfield Clinic Health System has said 3% of staff workers are being furloughed, including some in leadership roles.

More providers are shifting from the traditional fee-for-service model. Michael Palantoni of athenahealth talks about the opportunities and obstacles.

The Hudson Regional Hospital intends to join with CarePoint Health System, which has battled financial woes, to create a new four-hospital organization. It will include nonprofit and for-profit hospitals.

The devices can be very useful, but patients also need support and many aren’t getting it. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the need for education for patients and providers.

The standard must highlight evidenced-based practice, such as proven treatments to manage diseases.

The $750 million facility is being built by RWJBarnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Two other outpatient cancer centers are also under construction.

Sonia Millsom, CEO of Oxeon, discusses the importance of setting a vision and building trust within teams.

The two systems announced Thursday that they intend to come together. Penn Medicine has acquired other systems in the Philadelphia region in recent years.

Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, has completed its merger with Anderson Regional Health System.

Gov. Phil Murphy called for lawmakers to craft legislation so residents ‘don’t have to start a GoFundMe campaign.’ New York’s governor has also pushed debt relief measures.

Providers could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if they are caught limiting the exchange of patient data. The American Hospital Associations says the penalties are excessive.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Gundling talks about hospitals and their efforts to recover, and offers projections on mergers, outsourcing, AI, new construction and other trends to watch.