Management

A recent CDC report says most maternal deaths are preventable. Advocates call for more research to examine the causes of maternal mortality.

The new facility will offer medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Other features include a fitness center, along with yoga, art therapy and reiki.

Healthcare executives need to take note of these overlooked areas in order to avoid unnecessary costs and frustration.

Keck Medicine of USC hires its first diversity officer, GHX will see new leadership in the new year, and Premier Health hires its first chief clinical officer.

The American College of Emergency Physicians reports a sharp increase in attacks. Doctors say assaults have spiked in the pandemic and want hospitals and government leaders to take action.

A panel of physicians said it’s not about building more resilience. Health organizations need to offer resources and reduce burdens that are taxing their physicians.

The mobile healthcare company unveiled the first electric ambulance this year. Capone told Chief Healthcare Executive that DocGo is a technology company that operates in healthcare.

More than half of all practices said they’d consider reducing staff or accepting fewer Medicare patients. Hospitals are also dreading the prospect of cuts.

House members have introduced a bill to protect victims from getting unexpected bills when they go to emergency departments. A study found charges averaged over $3,500.

Health systems need to make sure the technology is easy for patients to use. Providers also must consider the workflows for clinicians.

Most said they are directing some resources to climate change. The health industry has faced growing scrutiny over its environmental impact.

Executives of health systems said they’re reducing services due to losses. Some are closing beds and delaying procedures, while patients are seeing long waits in emergency departments.

About 15,000 nurses engaged in a three-day strike last week. Talks are slated to resume this week, but the nurses’ union and hospitals remain apart on key issues.

Trinity Health Of New England selects a chief executive, a Texas health system names a new president in a history-making appointment, and others take new roles.

It looks to be the worst financial year for hospitals since the pandemic began, according to a new report released by the American Hospital Association.

The Office of Inspector General said that some veterans’ medical centers must communicate more about transfers between VA facilities. Some missteps could have affected patient safety, the OIG said.

Warner Thomas has led Ochsner for 10 years. The Louisiana system has named Pete November as his successor.

Health systems are dealing with financial losses and staff shortages. Kristin Pothier of KPMG spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about managing during economic uncertainty.

Most doctors say they see the value in telehealth and remote patient monitoring, but they just beginning to incorporate augmented intelligence, an American Medical Association survey finds.

The American Hospital Association is urging lawmakers to support key programs that are set to expire at the end of the month. More than 130 hospitals have closed since 2010.

A review of insurance claims data found sharp increases in admissions and emergency department visits.

Before addressing the World Health Organization, he spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need to invest in technology to improve health around the world.

Some hospitals and pharmacies are advising against providing certain drugs, the AMA and other groups said. They contend new state laws are hurting patient care.

Hospitals cannot afford outdated digital portals, poor communication with patients or a clunky billing process that puts the onus on the patient.

University Hospitals in Ohio names a chief diversity officer, Riverside Health System announces a change at the top, and more leaders make moves.