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How insurance denials disrupt cancer care: 5 investigation notes
As public scrutiny of the health insurance industry continues to mount, another group has emerged among those who claim they have been harmed by insurance company practices.
Why one of the nation's busiest EDs offers dental care
Emergency departments aren’t typically equipped to handle toothaches, but at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, dental care is now just a room away.
3 strategies for fostering a resilient workforce: McKinsey
To adapt to disruptions, successful leaders need an innovative and engaged workforce, according to a Dec. 6 article from McKinsey.
24 states report high levels of respiratory virus activity
Respiratory virus activity levels are rising in many parts of the country, with 24 states reporting high levels for the week ending Dec. 21, up from 14 the week prior.
'Never waste a good crisis': The keys behind a Louisiana system's financial comeback
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, a 10-hospital system headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., achieved a $241 million turnaround in fiscal year 2024 under the leadership of CFO Mike Gleason, who told Becker’s the feat was “a total team eff…
7 things CEOs told Becker's this year that signal where healthcare should go
Healthcare’s future isn’t shaped by sweeping policy changes or shiny new tech alone — it’s in the choices and priorities of the leaders running the systems today.
What 5 executives told Becker's about PTO in 2024
This year, hospital and health system leaders shared insights with Becker’s on their approaches to — and struggles with — using PTO.
White House wants tighter cybersecurity after Salt Typhoon attack
The Biden administration is seeking tighter cybersecurity regulations after the Salt Typhoon hack in October, according to USA Today.
The next health system C-suite obsession
Health system executives spent the last few years building financial stability after the pandemic and adjusting to workforce shifts. Those areas will remain important in 2025, but a new obsession for C-suite executives is emerging. Or, more accurately,…
'Unforeseen staffing issue' pauses cardiac care at Washington system
For six days, a Washington hospital will stabilize certain cardiac patients, such as those experiencing heart attacks, before transporting them to another healthcare facility.
