Flu levels have surged to their highest levels since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, with influenza-related emergency department visits remaining very high across the U.S.
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A group mentoring blueprint for nurses
Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is expanding its nurse group mentoring program after it helped raise the retention rate of new nurses to 97%.
800 Geisinger hospital nurses give strike notice
Members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania are set to begin a five-day strike Feb. 17 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.
70 chief strategy officers to know | 2024
Becker’s is proud to recognize 70 outstanding chief strategy officers leading hospitals and health systems in 2024.
Houston Methodist surprises 315 employees with $10K bonus initiative
As the healthcare industry continues to battle new and long-standing challenges in its workforce, like shortages and burnout, Houston (Texas) Methodist is finding innovative ways to invest in its employees.
Allina's IT transfer to Optum going 'remarkably well' 1 year in
It’s been one year since Minneapolis-based Allina Health shifted around 2,000 IT and revenue cycle employees to Optum, UnitedHealth Group’s healthcare services arm, to enhance AI, automation, and the patient digital experience — a transition that Allin…
Hospital bad debt is getting worse
Nonprofit hospitals across the country care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
'Legacy of resilience': Leadership insights for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month in February, eight hospital and health system leaders shared how their heritage has shaped their leadership and approach to healthcare.
The race to outpatient: How minimally invasive surgery is reshaping ASCs
Minimally invasive surgery, particularly in spine and orthopedic procedures, continue to be a significant driver of growth for ASCs.
A 24% reduction in pharmacy spend since 2021: MultiCare's story
Between 2021 and 2024, Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System reduced its pharmacy spend by 24% — despite rising costs for hospital pharmaceuticals.
