Healthcare private equity firms have been at the center of controversy in recent months after a year of notable Chapter 11 filings and increased regulatory scrutiny from a number of states.
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What happens next to DEI at health systems?
Many hospitals and health systems have integrated diversity, equity and inclusion into their workforce and patient care strategies.
Flu cases reach highest levels since 2009 pandemic: 6 respiratory virus updates
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.
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.
