Health system C-suites have started to plan ahead, looking at the five and 10 year horizons for strategic planning while staying nimble amid abrupt policy and technology changes. It can be a hard, but essential, balance to strike.
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Flu-related ER visits high as CDC ends vaccination campaign: 5 notes
The CDC reported high levels of respiratory virus activity across the U.S., with flu-related emergency department visits remaining very high, according to the latest CDC data. COVID-19 visits were low and RSV-related visits were moderate.
Drug overdose deaths fall for 1st time since pandemic: CDC
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. declined from 2022 to 2023, the first decrease since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the CDC.
Trinity Health sees $186.2M operating improvement in 1st half of 2025
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health posted an operating income of $147.6 million (1.2% operating margin) through the first half of fiscal 2025, up from an operating loss of $38.6 million (-0.3% margin) in the same period last year, according to its Feb…
Norton CEO's journey from classroom to boardroom
Russell Cox, president and CEO of Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare, has spent more than four decades in healthcare, but it’s his earlier experience as a teacher that helped shape his leadership style and deep commitment to learning.
Providence, nurses reach 2nd tentative deal after 43 days on strike
For the second time during an open-ended strike, Providence has reached a tentative agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association covering eight registered nurse bargaining units, both sides announced Feb. 21.
The next growth opportunity for outpatient GI
The capsule endoscopy market has shown significant growth in recent years due to the increased prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and the growing preference for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, according to a recent market report.
'Green' anesthesia's environmental impact: 6 notes
Approximately 3% of overall healthcare carbon emissions come from inhaled agents used during anesthesia.
DC hospital to close, lay off 485 employees
Washington, D.C.-based United Medical Center has shared plans to close April 15 and lay off 485 employees, the Washington Business Journal reported Feb. 21.
Mission Health fires employee after patient death
Ashville, N.C.-based Mission Health has terminated an employee after a patient died in an emergency department bathroom Feb. 10.
