Management

There is a growing movement to establish a code-green protocol that can be called when a patient is belligerent and de-escalation strategies have failed.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center names its first hospital president, and Brigham and Women's appoints a chief medical officer.

Nearly half of those who have used telehealth have only done so once, according to a new report from Trilliant Health. Some patients still want to be seen in person.

A federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to block the Louisiana system’s acquisition of three hospitals from HCA Healthcare.

There’s a significant gender gap in the well-being of female physicians and women training to be tomorrow’s doctors.

Healthcare workers can engage colleagues who are struggling and let them know they aren’t alone. Leaders also need to be checking on their teams.

The attacks involve business email compromise and phishing attempts. A cybersecurity expert says attackers will slowly engage victims and build trust.

Experts warn about the growing dangers of criminals using AI and deepfakes to target hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Ransomware attacks can endanger patients and costs health systems millions. Experts say the C-suite is more engaged on the issue.

The unions say they need an agreement by the end of the week, or they will walk out in October. It would be the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history.

These audits hurt hospitals’ revenue cycles by increasing administrative costs and ultimately reducing reimbursement.

Seattle Children's appoints a chief scientific officer, and others take on new roles.

Prostate cancer cases have increased after years of decline. Evan Goldfischer, president of LUGPA, talks about the need to increase awareness and outreach.

Fitch Ratings cited continued losses and a low amount of cash on hand. The Pennsylvania-based system says it’s making progress toward profitability.

Physicians, and tomorrow’s doctors, are struggling with their well-being, a new study finds. Experts call for changes to encourage doctors, residents and students to get the help they need.

The think tank ranked the hospitals that fared best in opening its doors to all. The institute also identified metro areas with high segregation.

The voluntary program is designed to help hospitals curb their emissions and expand their work to combat climate change. Leaders also point to potential cost savings.

The CEOs of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the planned merger, their similar goals and philosophies, and why they say it’ll work.

They plan to build a new hospital for cancer patients in Boston. The new collaboration signals Dana-Farber is moving on from a long relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood talks about the importance of being proactive, especially as he sees a difficult environment for hospitals in the years ahead.

Union workers have authorized a strike if there’s no contract by Sept. 30. It could be the largest healthcare worker strike in American history.

Healthcare organizations must adopt a pragmatic and intentional approach that integrates training into routinely scheduled programs.

CAQH welcomes a new chief executive officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Advocates want healthcare workers to get federal protection, similar to airline employees. Healthcare leaders say more doctors, nurses and other staffers have been attacked in recent years.

Beginning in October, a key program offering federal funds to safety net hospitals is slated for a reduction of $8 billion. More than 250 hospitals have asked Senate and House leaders to block the cuts.