Patient Experience

The analysis examines how hospitals fared in survival rates and readmissions. This year’s list also includes more data on Medicare Advantage patients.

Dr. Richard Gorlick says his own battle motivated his career. He’s now the head of the division of pediatrics at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

It’s time for remote care to stop being viewed as a novel enhancement and instead be adopted more broadly, particularly for those managing chronic conditions.

Rooted in decades of research, behavioral science offers tested methods to enhance patient outreach and sustain engagement.

The tax package approved this month will lead to fewer people having Medicaid coverage. Experts say it will result in more deaths that could be prevented.

The Connecticut health system wins the group’s 2025 Quest for Quality Prize. CommonSpirit Health in Chicago was named a finalist.

The Minnesota-based system earned the American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize. Inova, LifeBridge Health, and Rush were named as finalists.

The nine-story building offers outpatient care with more than 25 specialty clinics. The tower also offers research facilities.

Congress is close to finalizing a tax and spending package that would force millions to lose Medicaid coverage. Emergency doctors and nurses are warning of what may be coming.

In the latest edition of our podcast, we talked with Ann Bilyew of WebMD Ignite about giving patients reliable information and meeting patients where they are.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he talks about focusing on patients, examining value, and the need for real-world evidence in decisions.

The court preserved a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to offer free screenings. Healthcare leaders welcome the ruling, but they warned of future challenges.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla’s new, 8-floor building is designed to provide better care for moms and babies. The building also expands the hospital’s bed count.

Dr. Dipen Parekh talks about his journey, his goals for the health system, and meeting the challenges facing academic medical centers.

We welcome opinion pieces on important issues affecting hospitals, clinicians, and patients, but there are some guidelines. Here’s what you need to know.

In finance, we recognize that investors can make high-risk, high-reward decisions. It’s time to extend that principle to healthcare.

Lawmakers are looking to streamline the process of prior authorization for treatments from MA plans. Previous efforts stalled, but lawmakers in both parties want to see changes.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology is hearing reports of layoffs in those programs. Leaders of the association and the Leapfrog Group warn about risks to patients.

President Trump’s administration is rolling back the guidance issued under President Biden. Critics say it will endanger patients and leave doctors more puzzled about when they can act in emergencies.

The American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group are honoring hospitals who are giving top-notch care to those with diabetes. It’s the second year the groups have presented the awards.

The Virginia Telemental Health Initiative partners with clinics to offer free telehealth services to patients. Leaders of the program talk about the effort, its expansion and keys to success.

It now takes an average of 31 days to see a physician in some large markets, according to a survey by AMN Healthcare.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the government is no longer advising the shot for pregnant women and healthy kids. Critics are worried about a loss of access and are urging insurers to maintain coverage.

Health systems have said the House package would leave millions without coverage and could lead to hospital closures. They’re hoping to persuade the Senate to avert the cuts.

The two institutions will build a new children’s cancer center. They say they’re excited about expanding research capabilities and are aiming high.