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A new study examined the earnings data from more than 80,000 doctors. The gender gap was largest among surgical specialists.

Nearly 150 hospitals are recognized for quality and efforts to improve safety and transparency.

The longtime leader of Fox Chase Cancer Center has stepped down, while Southeast Georgia Health System names a new chief executive.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals can’t afford the looming cuts, advocates say. The reductions could come at the end of the year if lawmakers don’t act.

The costs of assisted living vary significantly across the country. Even in the less expensive states, most Americans would need to save for a long time to cover the costs of a year in assisted living.

The system continues to expand its presence in the Sunshine State. HCA opened a new hospital in Florida last month.

A federal judge issued a moratorium temporarily blocking the rule, which calls for all healthcare employees to be fully vaccinated in early January. But the legal battle isn't over.

Mark Spinner, CEO of AccessOne, discusses some of the financing concerns that patients expressed in a recent AccessOne survey as well as some solutions that hospitals and health systems can implement to improve communication and price transparency.

Hospitals continue to struggle with higher expenses and low volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest monthly report.

Hospitals contend the cuts in drug payments threaten their ability to care for patients in vulnerable communities. The high court will hear arguments this week.

Women physicians were more likely to cut their hours or work from home. Among couples where both parents are doctors, the gaps are wider.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital gets new COO, Carilion Clinic names first VP of philanthropy

Exacerbated most recently by the pandemic, physician burnout has been particularly pervasive. Prospectively tracking metrics in the electronic health record (EHR) may identify physicians at high risk of departure.

Healthcare organizations can use the money for salaries, equipment and other costs tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers in all 50 states are receiving funds.

The nation needs more physicians to improve health equity. Addressing the shortage requires offering more support for women and aspiring doctors from minority groups.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create supply headaches for hospitals. Intermountain Healthcare’s director of supply chain logistics talks about better strategies.

Healthcare providers must use different methods to communicate with patients. And providers need to understand how their patients are thinking.

Healthcare organizations have scrambled to find items such as crutches and syringes. Managers must work smarter to get what their hospitals need.

Emanuel Medical Center has a new CEO, while the longtime leader of CoxHealth plans to retire next year.

Sponsors and supporters said the "Cures 2.0" legislation would revolutionize medical research. The lawmakers also said it would speed up the development of novel therapies.

President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest in medical colleges and programs to address the shortage of doctors. Biden is imploring Congress to move the package, but it's still a long way from the president's desk.

For programs to flourish, hospitals must invest resources and training, experts said. A panel at AAMC’s annual conference talked about strategies for success.

Aspiring doctors and healthcare leaders must have a keen understanding of how racism, poverty and environmental factors can affect health. A panel at Association of American Medical Colleges' conference examined the role of social justice and advocacy in improving public health.

Rachel Levine, U.S. assistant health secretary, said the health sector is a critical part of the effort to cut greenhouse gases. Federal officials are aiming for cooperation but there could be regulatory steps to encourage compliance.

The study concluded that some return visits within 30 days could have been avoided with better communication about medications and post-discharge plans.

Information security is changing so fast, healthcare systems need to work on shorter strategies so they can pivot to what’s current, said Jesse Fasolo, PhD student, director, technology infrastructure & cybersecurity, information security officer, St. Joseph's Health.

The possibility of hospitals and health systems being hit by both COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations makes it crucial people get vaccinated against both, said Leslie Kantor, PhD, MPH, chair and professor of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health.

Joe Polaris, senior vice president of product and technology at R1 RCM, discussed how price transparency can increase hospital revenues and address patient concerns regarding exorbitant healthcare costs as well as the impact that CMS’ new price transparency rule could have on hospitals.

Hospitals and health systems cannot afford to lose any more of their crucially important staff due to lack of planning, lack of insight, or lack of proactivity.

Solving operational challenges starts by looking at operating models and staffing from a new perspective.