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Health systems say without more support, dozens of hospitals in California are ‘at great risk.’

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of hospitals offering acute care at home has surged. Chief Healthcare Executive spoke with doctors and leaders around the country about their experiences.

In our latest episode, Ryne Natzke of Sphere talks about how providers need to take different approaches to ensure they are getting paid without leaving patients with heavy debt.

Practices and patients can reap the benefits of in-office infusion. But it must be carefully managed, as infusion comes with substantial financial risk.

Franciscan Health hires a CEO for the central Indiana market, a New Jersey hospital names a new CEO, and others take new roles.

Experts say they’re alarmed by the increase in maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black women are much more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications.

Some health systems have partnered with other community organizations and made a significant difference.

In this new feature, we’re spotlighting the insights from leaders in the world of healthcare. Rick Bates of RxSense talks about the importance of acknowledging mistakes.

Nearly half of adults with medical debt have been contacted by collection agencies, and some patients with lower-incomes aren’t getting discounted rates, according to the Urban Institute.

ECRI, a nonprofit focused on protecting patients, releases its annual list of the most pressing concerns. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talked with us about the leading issues.

As ECRI releases its annual report on the top threats to patient safety, the organization’s leader urges hospital executives to put a higher priority on reducing preventable mistakes.

The organization examined thousands of hospitals but only a select group took prizes in patient safety and the patient experience. Four problems make up the bulk of safety events, the study found.

Healthgrades has announced its recipients of patient safety awards, and Brad Bowman talks about the importance of focusing on critical problems.

Most doctors say delays in approval for treatment are impeding patient care. They also say excessive delays are undermining the argument that prior authorization helps control costs.

Across the state, hospital expenses are $3.5 billion more than pre-pandemic levels. The Connecticut Hospital Association is asking federal and state officials for help.

Automation is becoming a major player in healthcare revenue cycle management, with the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

MSU Health hires the Defense Department's top medical officer, MU Health names a new chief quality officer, and others take on new roles.

During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors. Nearly two-thirds of physicians say they experience burnout.

The popularity of ChatGPT has triggered a surge of interest in artificial intelligence. But AI's promise also comes with some potential problems.

In this new feature, we’re going to spotlight the insights from key figures in the world of healthcare. Rob Allen shares former CEO Marc Harrison’s tip as he began his new role.

Many physicians say they are suffering burnout, and administrative headaches are a leading factor.

Kicking off a new, ongoing feature, we’re aiming to spotlight the insights of healthcare leaders. In this installment, Katie Galbraith discusses the need to get more women in leadership roles.

The system broke ground on the new $246M facility in December 2020. And BayCare has other building projects underway.

Ankoor Shah of Accenture talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for better data, and why technology is a key element in closing disparities.

The two systems said they are exploring a partnership. If they come together, the merged organization would operate more than 40 hospitals.