Management

Most executives say they continue to see issues, and shortages have delayed some procedures, analysts say. Hospitals are taking new approaches to ensure they have what they need.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing legislation to prevent health systems from suing patients below certain income limits to collect medical debts.

BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke’s Health System officially joined forces on Jan. 1. The merged organization operates 24 hospitals and will be known as BJC Health System.

The University of Rochester Medical Center appoints a CEO, Central Health hires a new chief executive, and other leaders take new roles.

Balancing increasing demand, workforce challenges and new technology with a new model of whole person care.

From a big merger to a fight over federal funds to the nation’s largest healthcare worker walkout, these stories on management issues drew the most attention.

Scores of healthcare organizations suffered breaches and demands for ransom over the past year, and cybersecurity experts urge executives to be very engaged in protecting their systems.

Over the coming days, Chief Healthcare Executive® reviews the most popular stories in several categories. These stories about leadership issues gained the most attention in the past year.

Even at a time of joy, healthcare workers may battle with despair. The head of spiritual care at Mount Sinai Hospital offers a message of encouragement and comfort.

Technology exists that can reduce administrative waste and its hefty price tag – a cause everyone can get behind.

Leaders offer their perspective on health systems in the new year, including areas of promise and challenges to overcome.

Mass General Brigham appoints a chief integration officer, and other leaders take on new roles.

There have been sharp increases in patients being admitted with respiratory illnesses, and children’s hospitals are nearly as full as they were a year ago, the CDC says.

Froedtert Health and ThedaCare announced that they have completed their merger agreement. The merged system will operate 18 hospitals.

More health systems and hospitals announced plans to come together over the past year, and some of those deals have closed or are nearing completion.

The Pennsylvania-based systems have signed a letter of intent to come together. They say they hope to close the deal in 2024.

The Federal Trade Commission moved to block John Muir Health’s purchase of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare Corp. The deal has been abandoned.

The CEO of UVA Health gets a contract extension, and other executives take new roles.

Health system administrators may find that 2024 is the year they can drive down overall spending through looking at the ER discharge process, “meds to beds,” and the role of the outpatient pharmacy.

Donna Grande, CEO of the American College of Preventive Medicine, talked with us about getting more women in the C-suite, how men can help, and why women must be bold.

In this installment of our ‘Safer Hospitals’ series, Dave Corbin, a security consultant, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about violence prevention, effective steps, and some mistakes to avoid.

After years of planning, the Department of Health and Human Services hailed the milestone. Five organizations have been approved as the initial data exchange networks.

To cut costs, health systems may outsource, or even offshore, functions such as revenue cycle management and billing, Deloitte projects. Most hospital leaders expect continued workforce challenges.

Emory University medical school announces a new dean, MaineHealth hires a regional president, and other leaders take new roles.

The Children’s Hospital Association says most hospitals are worried about a lack of resources for patients with mental health needs. Many are also struggling with labor costs.