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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. 

Physician groups raise alarm on federal health data, guidance scrub

U.S. organizations representing more than 600,000 physicians urged Congress to restore federal health data and guidance that have been swept from the CDC and NIH websites. 

The $79 technology that helps Phoenix Children's prevent suicide

Amazon’s Alexa devices are household assistants in millions of homes. At Phoenix Children’s, the devices have helped the system treat thousands of patients identified at risk of suicide.