Management

The state attorney general signed off on UPMC’s plans to acquire the Washington Health System, and officials say the deal is done. Washington says the deal is crucial to the system’s survival.

Those leaders play a critical role in nurse retention and patient satisfaction. Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, talked with us about nurse managers.

Nicole Rogas, president of symplr, talks about the importance of hearing diverse opinions, helping employees feel supported, and unifying teams around a vision.

Cleveland Clinic appoints a chief information officer, and other leaders take new posts.

Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital & Clinics say they are planning an affiliation.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of two drug companies in a dispute over a federal program offering lower prices on outpatient drugs. Hospitals say drug companies are improperly curbing discounts.

A survey of cybersecurity pros finds some breaches aren’t being disclosed because employees fear they’ll lose their jobs. Kevin Pierce of VikingCloud talks about the report and cyberattacks in healthcare.

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and the MultiCare Health System have signed an affiliation agreement. When the deal is finalized, Overlake will become part of MultiCare.

The institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has come a long way in a short time. Dr. Leonard Kalman, Miami Cancer Institute’s chief medical officer, talked with us about the journey.

Hospitals and clinics remain open, but patient care is still being affected. The health system says it is making progress in restoring systems.

Prime Healthcare says two facilities in the Philadelphia area are making the transition.

Northwell is investing $150 million over the next decade to advance cancer research. Dr. Richard Barakat of Northwell talks about their goals and moving advances from the bench to bedside.

A leader makes history with an Ohio hospital system, and other executives take on new roles.

Some are reducing hours, or simply leaving jobs, because of the difficulties in managing work and caregiving, according to a survey by AARP and S&P Global. Employers can do more to help workers.

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation is teaming with North Carolina leaders to improve the well-being of caregivers. They’re pushing hospitals to drop invasive questions about mental health.

Rod Hochman says he is stepping down at the end of the year and will move into a CEO emeritus position. Industry leaders praised him as ‘visionary’ and a voice for the vulnerable.

The U.S. is spending billions unnecessarily due to the failure to address mental health needs, a new report finds. Jay Bhatt of Deloitte talks about the report and expanding access to mental health services.

OSF HealthCare and Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital are negotiating with plans to come together.

Penn Medicine names a leader for a newly created position in data and technology, and others take new roles.

After joining forces, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System are now moving forward under a new brand: Emplify Health.

The hospital, part of Northwell Health, has already delivered more sets of twins through the first few months of 2024 than all of last year.

Nurses often feel like hospitals are faulting them for being attacked, rather than supporting them. Fear of blame may lead to underreporting of assaults, researchers say.

Facing overwhelming workloads and rising violence, some nurses are leaving hospitals. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, talks with us about the struggles of nurses.

The Texas-based system operates 31 hospitals in eight states. Steward is placing all of the hospitals up for sale, attorneys said in court.

Researchers found that Hispanic patients on ventilators are five times more likely to be heavily sedated, but too many patients are being placed in sedation.