Management

In a crisis, when healthcare organizations face shortages or even stoppages, staffing agencies play an important role.

Matt Heywood, CEO of Aspirus, talks with us about integrating St. Luke’s, a $200M construction project, plans to build a new hospital, and potential for more growth.

Researchers have found that physician burnout is tied to documentation time after hours. Lisa Rotenstein of UCSF Health talks about ways to reduce burnout.

Johns Hopkins Medicine names a new physician in chief, and others take on new roles.

Duke Health and UNC Health are teaming up to build a new campus that will cost $2-3 billion. Officials share details about the long-awaited pediatric facility.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee, faced more scrutiny over his disparaging statements on vaccines. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and a doctor, says he worries about Kennedy discouraging vaccinations.

Executives are going to do work on closing disparities in disadvantaged groups, a Deloitte report finds. Jay Bhatt of Deloitte talks how to make those efforts successful.

Medicaid portals were inaccessible nationwide. The White House said they will be restored, but a judge has issued an order blocking President Trump’s spending freeze.

The top honors include hospitals with national name recognition and smaller institutions. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the honorees, notable trends and the gap between the best and the bottom.

The ranking sets out to name the top providers nationwide, but Brad Bowman of Healthgrades says the list shows many Americans can’t easily get to the best hospitals.

More than half of all Americans were impacted by the attack, UnitedHealth Group says. It’s been called the biggest health data breach in U.S. history.

Carolee Lee of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) talks about spurring investments, understanding women’s health isn’t a niche market, and raising awareness about the untapped opportunities.

FIU Health hires a new chief executive, and others take new roles.

President Trump’s second term promises to have important implications for hospitals and health systems. Here’s a rundown.

Combining innovative technology with personal attention to improve patient outcomes and drive value-based care initiatives

Leslie Snavely, CEO of CHG Healthcare, says leaders should have the confidence to be genuine, and that will resonate with others.

Health leaders are worried about the prospect of reduced aid to Medicaid, which they say would reduce access to care and deal a financial blow to hospitals.

Many hospital mergers over the past year have involved a party struggling financially. Some mega mergers could be in the works over the coming year as well.

President Donald Trump is looking to cut federal spending, but given his focus on national security, hospitals and health systems could get some sorely needed help.

Healthcare leaders are saying the plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization is a mistake that will make it harder to combat diseases.

The second Trump administration promises to bring changes that will affect America’s hospitals, with concerns about Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, and potential higher costs with tariffs.

The Joint Commission appoints a chief legal officer, and others take new posts.

Given the significant risks associated with data breaches, accreditation provides assurance that an organization is dedicated to protecting sensitive information.

Health systems have reopened some outpatient facilities but some clinics are still not open.

Health systems and clinicians can’t ignore it or throw up their hands. Dr. Geeta Nayyar, author of ‘Dead Wrong,’ talks about battling misinformation on social media, building trust, and the business case for providers.