Management

As health systems look to improve their sustainability, they can find allies in younger staff. Hospitals can also retain workers they don’t want to lose.

Health systems looking to do better for the environment should start small, find some early wins to build success and momentum, and get leadership behind the effort.

The WVU Medicine board approved $400 million for new projects. The system also recently announced plans to build a new cancer hospital.

Some hospitals are changing their use of anesthesia and making a big reduction in their carbon footprint, and saving money.

At a hearing in Washington, House members posed many questions in the attack that has hurt hospitals, physician practices and providers of all kinds.

During a House panel hearing on the attack, hospital and health industry leaders urge lawmakers to help deal with attacks from ransomware groups.

Medical Properties Trust has sold its majority interest in five hospitals. The real estate investment trust has sold other properties to generate more cash.

Physician practices, along with hospitals and health systems, have taken a serious financial hit from the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

The Association of American Medical Colleges appoints a chief scientific officer, and others take on new posts.

The shift is one of the key findings in a new report by the Physicians Advocacy Institute. Fewer doctors are working in private practices.

The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists reports 323 active drug shortages. The group’s CEO says shortages include emergency medications in hospital crash carts.

Jenny Redman-Schell of Aspirus Medical Group discusses the need to understand all aspects of business, planning ahead, and how women can rise in healthcare leadership.

There were 20 announced deals in the first three months of 2024, according to Kaufman Hall.

The leader of the University of Virginia health system talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the organization’s strategic plan, acquisitions and partnerships, and his contract extension.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released plans for a bump in payments of inpatient services, but hospitals and health systems say the proposal is inadequate.

The pediatric hospital in California features a host of women in top positions. They shared their advice for other women and talked about the organization’s culture.

The severity of mental health emergencies is rising, as young people are spending longer periods in emergency departments, a study finds.

Peter Fine, the system’s chief executive officer, will step down June 30. Amy Perry, Banner’s president, has been selected as the next CEO.

Kaiser’s subsidiary has finalized the deal for the Pennsylvania-based health system. Here are some important points about the much-discussed transaction.

An inclusive organization is more likely to see gains in safety, says Tejal Gandhi of Press Ganey. Hospitals also must make sure their workers feel safe.

Federal support helped avert disaster for some rural hospitals, but many face a difficult road in the absence of that additional support, a new study finds.

Cleveland Clinic appoints its first leader of international markets, and other leaders take on new roles.

There are a lot of variables in talent acquisition in healthcare, but hospitals should focus on what they can control: a process that makes a good impression.

The health system is building a five-story neurological care complex, and is looking to invest nearly $1 billion in the city over the next five years.

Several suits have already been filed and others are expected due to the ransomware attack that has affected hospitals and providers nationwide.