Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

How Judy Faulkner teaches good EHR habits

Good EHR habits come down to one thing, according to Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner: training.

Why Virginia Mason took a page out of Toyota's book

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has spent two decades applying a management methodology inspired by the Toyota Production System. This approach has become central to the hospital’s culture, driving improvements to quality and safety.

What's next for Amazon in healthcare?

Amazon plans to accelerate its healthcare ambitions, with a focus on expanding its footprint and leveraging health system partnerships in 2025.

Hennepin Healthcare faces backlash over labor-designated board seat

Union representatives are challenging Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare over its decision to promote a nurse occupying a labor-designated seat on its oversight board to a management role just weeks later, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.

What 13 CEOs told Becker's about their 2025 strategies

Hospital and health system CEOs are leading organizations through growth and adaptation to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape. Amid these efforts, 13 healthcare executives shared their thoughts on healthcare strategy with Becker’s, ad…

Oracle Health's 2025 vision

Oracle aims to revolutionize the EHR in 2025, transforming it from an administrative burden into a clinical asset powered by AI and machine learning, Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences told Beck…

More health system IT layoffs? 2025 staffing predictions

Health systems underwent a rash of IT layoffs in 2024, while some outsourced their IT departments entirely. So what does 2025 have in store?

CRNAs push back on anesthesia reimbursement policies

Nearing the end of 2024, several insurance companies proposed reducing reimbursements for anesthesia services, particularly claims from certified registered nurse anesthetists. 

$800M in cancer center gifts from 2024

Though funding models vary throughout the healthcare industry, one revenue source remains constant: the charitable gift. 

What growth will look like for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in 2025

Ketul Patel, CEO of Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is driving improvements in community health through expanded care, strategic partnerships and a focus on workplace culture.