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Duke Health names the organization's first chief data scientist and other leaders take new roles.

The midwestern hospital system and the physician group are striving to restore full systems. They’re caring for patients, but some services have been affected.

Disparities persist in mortality by race, researchers found. Improved readiness for pediatric care in hospitals appears to reduce disparities, but a gap still remains.

The 30-second spot, which is slated to appear nationally starting today, warns that reduced federal aid will hurt patient care.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announces a new chief executive officer, and other leaders earn new roles.

The pharmacy chain says that Rosalind Brewer and the board mutually agreed on her exit. The company is now seeking a leader with a deep background in healthcare.

The government says the proposal will help residents and staff. Nursing homes and hospitals say the move could force some facilities to close.

The Oregon measure sets minimum levels in all hospitals. Other states are looking at nurse staffing levels, and lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation.

The hospital used its ‘AquaFence’ to protect the main campus, even as Tampa suffered some flooding. The hospital resumed normal operations and said it’s ready to aid those in hard-hit areas.

Some hospitals had to close facilities and delay procedures due to the powerful storm.

Health systems saw declines in both inpatient and outpatient care in July. Hospitals are likely to still see some challenges in the near future, according to Kaufman Hall.

Keith Gray, who became UTMC president in July, says he learned that he needed to focus on the needs of others as a leader.

The hospital system and tech giant say they are partnering on programs to reduce some administrative hassles for doctors and nurses in producing patient records.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named the first prescription drugs selected for negotiation. The president has made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, but the impact of this remains to be seen.

A venture chair at Redesign Health, Quarles says young companies should start small, stay focused, and be sure they have a product that fits the market.

A RAND Corporation study found patient satisfaction scores plunged across the country, among all types of hospitals.

Some are battling anxiety and depression, including worries about paying bills and loans. Seli Fakorzi of TimelyCare, a telehealth company that works with colleges, talks about mental health on campus.

Hospitals must achieve real-time visibility of their assets to curb the consequences of lost and stolen assets.

Ensuring that employee experiences align with an organization’s brand is an impactful strategy for turning the tide on turnover.

Cincinnati Children’s hires a chief philanthropy officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Singing River Health System says it’s had to take computer systems offline. The system continues to see patients, but some services have been disrupted.

More large companies reported greater challenges with anxiety and depression. Some employers are expressing a bit less enthusiasm for telehealth.

Researchers point to the need to ensure the appropriate care for transgender patients, even as the procedures have been restricted in some states.

The number of health data breaches dropped in the first half of 2023, but more people are being affected, a new report from Critical Insight says. Analysts say attackers are shifting tactics.