Management

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.

Many digital health solutions can play a key role in helping support the long-term financial health of hospitals.

Duke University Health System selects a new chief operating officer, St. Clair Health hires a new COO, and others take new roles.

Steward Health Care is preparing to shut down the Texas Vista Medical Center. Steward wants University Health System to take over the hospital, and the organizations are clashing over the situation.

A report from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ watchdog suggests a lack of police staffing compromises security. Some facilities also have inoperable cameras.

The two systems announced their plans to join forces in September. MercyOne is part of Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit systems.

At a forum hosted by Northwell Health, health leaders, advocacy groups, and elected officials said hospitals and health systems must take a greater role on this public health threat.

During a forum at Northwell Health, Vivek Murthy said healthcare leaders have a big role to play. He also urged them to help clinicians have conversations with patients.

Compared to last January, hospitals have rebounded financially, but they remain well below pre-pandemic levels, Kaufman Hall says. And they fell back in some areas compared to December.

Greater interoperability offers the potential to transform healthcare, but federal officials have received hundreds of complaints about blocking. The government has yet to unveil penalties.

Yes, nurses are seeking better compensation, but nurses are more concerned about staffing levels and a safe environment, says Anne Dabrow Woods of Wolters Kluwer.

A group of Democratic and Republican senators are asking the Biden administration to extend a policy that helps rural hospitals retain staff in areas with low wages.

Within two years, it is expected that more than 70 million U.S. patients will benefit from remote patient monitoring. Yet some misunderstandings persist.

In other news, SelectHealth names a new chief executive, Jefferson hires a chief financial officer, and others take new leadership roles.

CMS officials say more hospitals are complying with federal transparency regulations. But the agency may take a tougher stance on those that aren’t disclosing prices.

In the second part of a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Allen talks about closing gaps in healthcare in cities and some very remote areas.

Most board members work in finance or some other business, a recent study finds. Less than 1% of board members are nurses.

The eastern Pennsylvania system says the attack hasn’t disrupted operations. The system says the attack comes from BlackCat, a gang with ties to Russia that authorities say is more sophisticated than some rivals.

Allen, who took the post in December, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about his hopes of sustaining the workforce, the greater need for partnerships, and value-based care.

We have ongoing workforce challenges, inflation, and supply chain issues that may cause even more economic stress, and the challenge is even more significant for rural facilities.