Category: Quality

Shaved Costs, High Risk, Maximum Profits: Regulators Worry About Florida’s Butt Lift Boom

Social media marketing lures people to South Florida’s lucrative cosmetic surgery scene with the promise of cheap Brazilian butt lifts. But some researchers, patient advocates, and surgeon groups say that the risks of the procedure are generally not understood by prospective patients, and that an unsafe number of surgeries can be performed per day in office settings, maximizing profits.

5 hospitals seeking chief medical officers

Below are five health systems and hospitals currently seeking chief medical officers.

AHA president has 4 asks for the government

Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, wants four things from the federal government to help the 6 million people working in hospitals, according to a column he wrote for The Hill. 

CMOs: 11 things your employees, colleagues want to tell you

On Feb. 5, hundreds of healthcare workers shared on Twitter the one thing they want to request from their chief medical officers. 

Reducing administrative burdens: 5 chief medical officers weigh in

The number of hours physicians spend doing paperwork and other administrative duties rose to more than 15 hours a week in 2021, up from 10 hours per week in 2018, according to a Medscape report.

New Jersey hospital 1st to receive Joint Commission perinatal care certification

Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center is the first in the nation to earn The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, which recognizes exceptional outcomes for mothers and infants. 

Texas' Dr. Monika Mathur named Top Medical Officer of the Year 

Monika Mathur, MD, chief medical quality and medical officer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance in Fort Worth, was selected as the Top Medical Officer of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. 

6 hospitals seeking chief medical officers

Below are six health systems and hospitals currently seeking chief medical officers around the country. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Information was gathered directly from jobseeker websites. 

6 clinical leaders on hospital accreditation visit prep: Act now, don't react later 

Hospital clinical leaders know the value of accreditation, whether from The Joint Commission or another organization. They know a commitment to meeting standards and emphasizing a consistent approach to care is essential to achieving desired ratings an…

10 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers

Below are 10 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers.