Management

Healthcare groups are backing bills to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. J. Corey Feist testified at a House hearing.

With the arrival of Valentine’s Day, two doctors who are approaching their 20th anniversary share their insights on taking time for each other.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking HSHS to delay the closings, which are slated to happen in the spring. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has expressed disappointment at the lack of notice.

The new ‘guided search’ feature aims to make it easier to match with the appropriate provider. Oliver Kharraz, the company’s CEO and founder, talks about the new tool.

A group of healthcare leaders is setting out to change federal policy to help hospitals pay for nursing staff.

The legislation would allow terminally ill patients to get medications to end their lives, and it’s inspiring fierce debate.

Emory University appoints its first chief research informatics officer, and other leaders make news.

Both of the Super Bowl teams have official healthcare partners. More health systems are forming partnerships with NFL teams, and they’re also looking beyond the gridiron.

Health systems are more likely to retain nurses if they listen to their concerns, reduce some tasks, and move to more flexible schedules, nursing advocates say.

Theresa Davis, president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, talks about improving work environments, changes in the industry and the importance of mentoring young nurses.

A survey by IntelyCare echoes other reports detailing the frustration of nurses.

Many nurses say they are struggling with their mental health, largely because they are overworked and understaffed. Nurses are imploring healthcare leaders to take action.

The majority of nurses say they are experiencing burnout, but some aren’t getting the assistance they need.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Dr. Jonathan Perlin discusses the effort, the growing urgency to address climate change, and the new opportunities for health systems.

The death rates were significantly higher than patients in intermediate units in urban hospitals, a new study shows.

The longtime head of Cedars-Sinai plans to retire, AdventHealth announces a new chief clinical officer, and others begin new roles.

Large declines were seen in Asian, Black and Hispanic residents, a new study shows. Other common preventive healthcare visits still lag.

Alison Mincey of the University of Miami Health System talks about strategies to improve staffing and encourage talent to stick around.

The healthcare industry spent nearly $83 billion more on functions such as prior authorization requests and other functions, according to the new CAQH Index.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is utilizing virtual care to help families with the transition from hospital to the home and to provide easier access for working parents.

Many nonprofit hospitals will continue to struggle in the coming months, and it’s not clear when, or if, operating margins will return to pre-pandemic levels, Fitch tells investors.

While many hospitals continue to struggle, some have weathered the storm, and now is the time to look at options for growth, analysts say.

The Department of Health & Human Services tells hospitals they must respect the rights of patients and visitors. The agency cited troubling examples of improper treatment.

Allina Health's chief financial officer is departing the system, and other leaders are taking on new challenges.

The Montreal hospital has adopted a new platform to help researchers learn more about outcomes in certain patient populations.