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ECRI, a nonprofit group focused on improving safety in healthcare, has released its annual analysis. The group’s president offers suggestions for hospital leaders to protect patients.

A University of Michigan study looked at the factors adults 50-80 consider when deciding on surgery.

In other executive news, an Ohio system names a chief digital health officer, CareFirst hires a chief diversity officer, and others are tapped for new posts.

The Senate passed the omnibus bill and President Biden plans to sign it. The package includes key provisions on telehealth, research programs and other areas of note for hospitals.

Coke, and much of corporate America, surpasses healthcare in measuring and disclosing environmental impacts.

Tower Health closed two hospitals and another suitor dropped its bid to purchase the facilities in the Philadelphia suburbs. Local officials hope to find a new organization to reopen the hospitals.

The providers are coming together in the newly formed Evolve Health Alliance. Officials say they will help each other with staffing needs and exchange ideas to improve operations.

Reducing patient leakage is a top concern for healthcare leaders. Angie Franks, CEO of ABOUT Healthcare, talks about what hospitals should be doing.

The spending package would offer a five-month extension on telehealth waivers. It would also support more money for medical research, including a new agency proposed by President Biden.

The department has announced a three-month period of increased inspections beginning today. Officials say they are focusing on ‘high-hazard’ facilities treating COVID-19 patients.

More than 200 patient records at a veterans hospital in Washington were corrupted. The problem prompted calls to delay a wider rollout of the new health record system.

Thomas Sequist explains why his mission to improve health equity is very personal.

Dozens of healthcare organizations asked the Biden administration to permanently waive the requirement of an in-person evaluation.

The initiative aims to spur innovation and healthcare solutions to help underserved communities.

The Delaware-based system announced its intent to buy Crozer last month. While ChristianaCare enjoys a strong reputation, the deal carries some risks.

A study of online reviews revealed overt acts of racism, intimidation and dehumanizing treatment. Healthcare organizations should pay attention to those reviews and look for ways to get better.

Sen. Tim Kaine, who says he has some mild symptoms two years after being infected, has sponsored the bill. The White House also aims to do more research as part of its new COVID-19 plan.

RWJBarnabas Health announces a successor to a longtime executive, a Tennessee provider gets a new CEO, and other systems choose new leaders.

Most said authorization requirements have increased over the past year. Healthcare practices and doctors say the process is hurting patient care.

The White House has outlined a number of steps to improve long-term care facilities, which have endured heavy criticism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group examined hospitals with the highest volume of coronavirus patients in the first several months of 2020. Healthgrades’ chief medical officer says it’s a way to recognize providers who delivered exceptional care.

The organization now operates 19 hospitals, more than any other system in Georgia.

Most doctors practice in cities and suburbs, but a new survey suggests many physicians are open to a move to the country.

The president asked lawmakers to support the creation of a new agency to go after breakthrough discoveries.

For the first time in 11 months, hospital margins were negative, according to a new report by Kaufman Hall. A wave of COVID-19 patients took a toll, and a pause in non-urgent procedures hurt revenue.

The president's strategy calls for training more mental health professionals, grants to address burnout in healthcare workers and expanding virtual options for behavioral health.

Tanya Blackmon, Novant Health's chief diversity officer, talks about engaging leaders and staff, dealing with resistance and tying inclusion to strategic goals.

Federal officials and industry leaders have warned healthcare organizations they could see more cyberattacks.

Dr. Jennifer Mieres, Northwell’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, talks about getting buy-in, early struggles, signs of progress, and partnering with the community.

The Biden administration issued an order requiring most healthcare workers to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare employees will need to complete their vaccine cycle in a month.