Management

Leaders from groups representing physicians and nurses went to Capitol Hill to draw attention to the dangerous incidents in hospitals.

A Grady Health leader takes on an expanded role, and other leaders take new posts.

Both healthcare and solutions providers must embrace new technologies and work together to move toward a more integrated, efficient, and patient-friendly healthcare system.

The Association of American Medical Colleges said the shortfall of doctors could make it harder for patients to get treatment.

The Florida health system uses technology to send doctors more targeted medication alerts. David Linz of NCH talks about the effort.

ECRI’s 2024 list of threats to patient safety includes a familiar challenge: preventing falls. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, discusses an ongoing concern.

The Leapfrog Group has teamed with the American Diabetes Association to name the first hospitals recognized for their treatment of patients with diabetes.

Most providers have been affected in some way by the ransomware attack, but it’s been more damaging to those with fewer resources.

The leader of Presbyterian Healthcare Services is going to retire, and other leaders tackle new roles.

The company has processed claims for health systems and physicians affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, handling more than $5 billion in claims.

The American Hospital Association said 94% of its members have suffered financially due to the ransomware attack. Most are also seeing impacts on patient care.

The attack has disrupted hospitals and clinicians across America. Lee Kim of HIMSS says even the largest organizations are vulnerable, and healthcare providers have work to do.

The organization unveils its recipients of two hospital quality awards, and a select group received recognition in both categories.

A Kentucky health systems appoints new leaders, and other executives take new roles.

Lawmakers crafted a package to fund the government through the fall. Health systems gained some wins, but physicians bemoaned cuts in Medicare payments.

United HealthGroup, Change’s parent company, expects to begin testing the claims network on March 18. Hospitals and doctors say the attack has caused major disruptions.

One in five workers left their jobs within 12 months, and leaders are less engaged. Jessica Dudley of Press Ganey talks about a new report on engagement.

Operating margins remain modest, but Fitch projects some growth in the year ahead.

The health system has opened a new children’s hospital in Utah. Katy Welkie of Intermountain talks about the fundraising effort, and lessons from the campaign.

The ripple effects continue, as oncology practices have seen delays in processing claims and authorizations, as well as filling prescriptions for cancer patients.

HCA Healthcare has revamped its leadership team, and other leaders take new posts.

The move from the fee-for-service model requires a full-scale cultural shift within a healthcare organization.

Groups are seeing difficulties with billing, insurance approvals, and prescriptions, the Medical Group Management Association says. It’s creating extra work and cash flow issues.

The announcement comes just weeks after Tenet announced plans to sell four other California hospitals.

Leah Binder, CEO of the Leapfrog Group, talks about patient safety, the link of safety to retaining workers, the patient experience, and why parking shouldn’t be an afterthought.