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Why listening is ‘the most important skill’ | Lessons for Leaders
Nicole Stallings, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about coming to the table, identifying common ground, and listening.
Rural hospitals in the red: Half are losing money, many are cutting services
A new analysis from the Chartis Center for Rural Health outlines the troubling financial picture, and the growing number of communities with less access to healthcare services.
Lawmakers introduce bill to direct more aid to safety net hospitals | Bills and Laws
Hospital advocates have called for a new designation to support “essential hospitals” that serve disadvantaged communities. Two House members have crafted a bill to do it.
Pa. leader tackles financial challenges of hospitals | States of healthcare
Nicole Stallings, CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the financial strain, workforce challenges and behavioral health needs.
Pushing Congress to extend law to reduce burnout, suicide among healthcare workers
Healthcare groups are backing bills to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. J. Corey Feist testified at a House hearing.
Marriage and medicine: Balancing love and the workplace
With the arrival of Valentine’s Day, two doctors who are approaching their 20th anniversary share their insights on taking time for each other.
Officials push back on plans to close two Wisconsin hospitals
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.
Zocdoc launches new feature to guide patients to the right doctors
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.
Commission tackles federal payments for nurses
A group of healthcare leaders is setting out to change federal policy to help hospitals pay for nursing staff.
Virginia considers measure allowing physician-assisted death | Bills and Laws
The legislation would allow terminally ill patients to get medications to end their lives, and it’s inspiring fierce debate.
Big score: Hospitals look to win in deals with pro sports teams
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.
How hospitals can help nurses, and themselves
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.
Children’s hospital cyberattack traced to ‘criminal threat actor’
Lurie’s Children Hospital in Chicago has been dealing with a cyberattack for more than a week, and key systems remain offline.
Nursing leader sees challenges, pushes for nurses to be ‘part of the solution’
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.
Most nurses consider switching jobs; many cite staffing over pay as top concern
A survey by IntelyCare echoes other reports detailing the frustration of nurses.
Two San Francisco hospitals to be sold
UCSF Health has reached an agreement to acquire the hospitals from CommonSpirit Health. The organizations hope to close the deal in the spring.
Nurses in hospitals: Burnout by the bedside | Special Report
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.
Many nurses aren’t getting help for their mental health. That needs to change.
The majority of nurses say they are experiencing burnout, but some aren’t getting the assistance they need.
Illinois children’s hospital continues to deal with cyberattack
Days after disclosing the attack, Lurie Children’s Hospital says key systems remain offline. The hospital says it is continuing to care for patients.
Assessing progress toward interoperability in healthcare | Data Book podcast
John Blair, CEO of MedAllies, talks about the strides that have been made, the work that must be done, and the hopes for TEFCA to make interoperability a reality.
Joint Commission CEO talks about new sustainability program for hospitals
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.
Patients with respiratory failure in rural hospital intermediate units have higher mortality rates
The death rates were significantly higher than patients in intermediate units in urban hospitals, a new study shows.
Cancer screenings haven’t rebounded to pre-pandemic levels
Large declines were seen in Asian, Black and Hispanic residents, a new study shows. Other common preventive healthcare visits still lag.
What hospitals want from Washington in 2024
Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about Medicare and Medicaid funding, extending telehealth, protecting workers, and more.
University of California reaches $975M deal to buy 4 hospitals from Tenet
The hospitals will become part of UCI Health, the health enterprise of University of California-Irvine.
North Carolina system completes $2.4B deal to acquire 3 South Carolina hospitals
Novant Health has purchased the facilities, and a host of clinics, in a deal with Tenet Healthcare Corp. Novant expands its presence in South Carolina.
Medical devices for the home top list of health tech hazards for 2024
ECRI, the patient safety organization, released its annual list of 10 technology trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talks with us about taking steps to protect patients.
AI is named among top health tech hazards in 2024
ECRI placed artificial intelligence high on its ranking of trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, explains his concerns.
FTC moves to block $320M deal for 2 North Carolina hospitals
Federal regulators are suing to prevent Novant Health from acquiring the facilities and other clinics from Community Health Systems. Novant health says it is willing to go to court.
Taking different approaches to recruiting and retaining workers
Alison Mincey of the University of Miami Health System talks about strategies to improve staffing and encourage talent to stick around.