Patient Experience

Patients are routinely stuck in emergency departments for days, or longer, which is hurting patients and staff. A recent study also says it’s adding costs to hospitals.

The group released its Fall 2024 hospital safety grades and finds encouraging progress after problems during the pandemic. Katie Stewart of The Leapfrog Group talks about the improvements and building on those gains.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, the new leader of the AARP, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about her goals and why it's such a pivotal moment for the organization.

The website named top performers in a host of specialties. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the awards and the continued shift toward outpatient care.

Continuous glucose monitors can empower people with diabetes to make more informed decisions, if patients use them regularly.

Dr. Bishow Shrestha of WellSpan Health talks about using the devices to help change behavior and avoid complications. He says patients feel more connected.

The singer recently discussed dealing with the disease, a twist in his diagnosis, and using continuous glucose monitors.

Brad Kittredge, co-founder of the telehealth company, talks about reaching more people in underserved communities and at risk of suicidal ideation.

A new study outlines a dramatic increase in patients opting for GLP-1 drugs, and a drop in those opting for surgery to deal with obesity.

Thousands of people traveled to Las Vegas for the annual event. There’s growing enthusiasm for AI, and a little fatigue over some of the hype.

Children and teens are struggling with behavioral health issues. Experts discuss the difficulties kids are facing and how young people can be helped.

The big health technology conference kicks off in Las Vegas Sunday, and leaders shared their thoughts on big topics likely to dominate, including AI, cybersecurity and improving the patient experience.

A new FDA rule requires patients getting mammograms to be told if they have dense breasts. Arif Kamal of the American Cancer Society says providers should engage patients to talk about more screenings.

Bipartisan measures in the Senate and House would make it easier for more women to get tested.

Health systems are seeing shortages because flooding from Helene has closed a key plant in North Carolina. The American Hospital Association wants help from the White House.

It’s the first time that the evaluation of pediatric facilities includes behavioral health. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks about adding another specialty to the analysis.

The media outlet examined 108 pediatric hospitals and selected top performers in a host of categories.

Researchers found patients had better outcomes and lower costs by obtaining the devices through a medical benefit over a pharmacy. Arti Masturzo, chief medical officer at CCS, talks about the study and implications for patients.

The devices are more widely available, and motivated patients can use them as tools to improve their health, says Dr. Robert McCauley of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

There are troubling disparities for Black men with prostate cancer. Dr. William Dahut of the American Cancer Society talks about having more, and earlier, conversations about screenings.

Physicians say consolidations are contributing to burnout. Gary Price of The Physicians Foundation tells Chief Healthcare Executive doctors are being pressed to take more patients and are losing autonomy.

A new group of doctors emerge in these series premieres, joining two long-running hospital dramas. And there’s hope that a beloved hospital comedy could get a reboot.

An advanced spinal procedure has been shown to be an effective solution for kids with the condition.

Safety advocates say proper hand washing is a key to preventing infections, and health systems are doing better, according to a new report from The Leapfrog Group.

Jade Farmer battled cancer at a young age. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and she talks about her diagnosis, recovery and being more than ‘the cancer kid.’

Many women in Louisiana have complications during pregnancy and after giving birth. Veronica Gillispie-Bell of Ochnser talked with us about how the system is making strides.

Mental health is intertwined with our physical well-being, and there are benefits of digital mental health programs that work with chronic care management.

More Americans are having to travel outside their communities for their care during pregnancy, according to a March of Dimes report.

Health systems made strides in safety and quality measures over a five-year span, according to an analysis by Vizient conducted for the American Hospital Association.

Half of all women delay medical care for a variety of reasons. Health systems can take steps to make it easier for women to get care.