Patient Experience

It’s the third year U.S. News has analyzed outpatient surgery centers, which perform procedures that had typically been done in hospitals.

The annual digital health conference offered useful insights on what’s happening in the healthcare industry, and what’s coming.

At the close of the HIMSS conference, the actor shares his account of surviving an ordeal that he says should have been fatal, with a few lessons for healthcare leaders.

Heather O’Sullivan, president of Healthcare at Home at Mass General Brigham, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for home hospital programs.

Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about wins in Washington and what’s next for telehealth.

Speaking at the HIMSS conference, Dr. Sumbul Ahmad Desai, Apple’s VP of health and fitness, talks about empowering patients, protecting privacy and helping providers.

He says hoping conditions improve isn’t a viable strategy. He also says it’s time to recognize that the government and employers expect more from health systems.

The last of the Baby Boomers are approaching retirement, and health systems must prepare for a bigger population of Americans who will need more care.

The health system is using telehealth to deliver more care across the rural Midwest, saving time for money and patients. Dr. Dave Newman of Sanford Health talks with us about virtual care.

Ben Harder of U.S. News talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the inaugural ratings and key takeaways.

The spending package includes a two-year extension for telehealth programs, and a five-year extension for home hospital programs. Now, advocates are seeking permanent reforms.

The website released its annual list of the top hospitals. Winners came from large healthcare giants and smaller systems.

The medical adviser of Healthgrades talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about this year’s list of top hospitals, challenges for some Americans, and questions patients can ask.

Hospitals need to be coordinating with local and state emergency management teams, evaluate supplies, and plan for staffing amid road closures.

Healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence offers the potential to protect patients and avoid harmful events that can be protected.

Health systems are treating a lot of flu patients, particularly kids. The flu has affected blood supplies, with some hospitals triaging supplies.

Leah Binder talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about her optimism for progress, the newer focus of healthcare leaders, and work that still must be done.

Dr. Oliver Kharraz talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about patient preferences, and the willingness to shop around for the right physician.

At a time when there’s skepticism of the medical establishment, nurses can play a key role in helping patients and reducing confusion.

The American Cancer Society hailed progress in reducing cancer deaths. But advocates are worried about reduced spending on cancer research.

Hospitals are seeing more patients with the flu, even as the government’s revised childhood vaccine schedule no longer recommends flu shots for all children.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker’s career ended after a severe spinal cord injury. He stresses the need for physicians to show patients how much they care.

The acclaimed drama has kicked off its second season. The show has won praise for its realistic portrayal of a Pittsburgh hospital.

R. Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks with us about misinformation, changes in federal guidance and declines in vaccinations.

While primary care broadly faces underfunding, burnout, and poor coordination, pediatrics has been especially overlooked.