Category: News and Analysis

Joint Commission unveils new health data certification

Beginning Jan. 1, hospitals and health systems can pursuea new certification from The Joint Commission on the Responsible Use of Health Data.

American Nurses Association CEO to retire

Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, the current chief nursing officer of the American Nurses Association, has been tapped to lead the organization as its acting CEO following the retirement of current leader Loressa Cole, DNP, RN. 

HHS: Large healthcare data breaches up 60% over last year

Large healthcare data breaches have already affected 88 million individuals in 2023, a 60% spike over last year, HHS reported.

Physicians and unions: 6 things to know

Union activity has always been prevalent in healthcare. After going through a pandemic and amid today’s industry challenges, however, physicians have particularly been involved in these efforts.

3 technology updates revolutionizing ASCs

Here are three updates on technology being used at ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 11: 

Patient feedback positive on virtual nursing at OSF Healthcare

About four months into a virtual nursing pilot, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill., is seeing positive feedback from patients. 

Female vs. male physician net worths in 2023

More than 30% of female physicians have a net worth of less than $500,000, compared with 21% of male physicians, according to Medscape’s 2023 Female Compensation Report.

15 recent RCM mergers and acquisitions

Here are 15 revenue cycle management mergers, acquisitions and partnerships reported by or shared with Becker’s in 2023:

Orlando Health plans $160M children's pavilion

Orlando (Fla.) Health plans to develop a $160 million outpatient pavilion that will provide specialized care for children and families, Positively Osceola reported Sept. 25.

2 health systems stop offering 'hospital at home'

Despite the rising popularity of “hospital-at-home” care across the U.S., two health systems recently decided to stop their programs.