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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.
American Psychiatric Association announces new CEO, and more | MED MOVES
Emory University appoints its first chief research informatics officer, and other leaders make news.
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.
Do we simply not care enough about old people?
In the last week of 2023 and the first two weeks of 2024 alone, 4,810 people 65 and older lost their lives to covid — a group that would fill more than 10 large airliners.
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.
Beth Israel Lahey Health appoints system’s 1st chief nursing officer, and more | MED MOVES
The longtime head of Cedars-Sinai plans to retire, AdventHealth announces a new chief clinical officer, and others begin new roles.
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.
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.
Using telehealth to improve neonatal care
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is utilizing virtual care to help families with the transition from hospital to the home and to provide easier access for working parents.
Hospitals should improve financially in 2024, but it’s unclear how much, Fitch Ratings says
Many nonprofit hospitals will continue to struggle in the coming months, and it’s not clear when, or if, operating margins will return to pre-pandemic levels, Fitch tells investors.
Hospital leaders need to focus on growth and strategy in 2024
While many hospitals continue to struggle, some have weathered the storm, and now is the time to look at options for growth, analysts say.
Hospitals warned against religious discrimination
The Department of Health & Human Services tells hospitals they must respect the rights of patients and visitors. The agency cited troubling examples of improper treatment.
Aspirus Health names new chief financial officer, and more | MED MOVES
Allina Health's chief financial officer is departing the system, and other leaders are taking on new challenges.