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Hospitals' chronic payment problem
CMS has finalized a 2.9% pay increase for hospital outpatient services in 2025, but the American Hospital Association argues that the incremental pay bump is well below what hospitals need to meet today’s operational challenges.
The pros and cons of 'CEO lifers'
CEOs who ascend from entry-level positions to the top role, known as “CEO lifers,” offer distinct advantages and risks to organizations, according to an Oct. 27 report from the Financial Times.
Dignity taps CEO of 2 California hospitals
Simon Ratliff has been appointed president and CEO of Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield, Calif.
What it means to change workplace culture, per 1 Avera CEO
While Debbie Streier has been with Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health for 24 years, she was new to the staff when she became regional president and CEO of Avera Marshall (Minn.) Regional Medical Center in 2021.
8 health systems newly approved for 'hospital at home'
Even as uncertainty lingers over continued reimbursement for hospital-at-home care, health systems continue to pursue the care model.
Essentia Minnesota workers begin 5-day strike: 7 notes
Workers at Essentia Health-Deer River (Minn.) began a five-day strike Nov. 4.
NC system appoints chief culture, equity, and belonging officer
Joseph Hill was named chief culture, equity, and belonging officer at Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health.
The future of FDA's medical device unit: 4 notes
As advancements in medical technology become more integrated into patient care, the regulation of these devices has come under increasing scrutiny, The New York Times reported Nov. 1.
Kaiser Permanente suffers data breach
An unauthorized individual gained access to the email accounts of two employees at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif., the health system announced in a notice on Nov. 1.
5 healthcare ballot measures
The 2024 election is expected to prompt significant health policy changes in the U.S., including on issues such as abortion, drug prices and Medicaid.
