Category: ROOT

Patients' retention of care info remains poor, but here's what they say could help improve it

Roughly half of patients are able to correctly remember post-discharge treatment plans and diagnosis details, even though 90 percent of patients say they feel confident in their knowledge of this upon discharge, a study published by The Joint Commissio…

How Prime Healthcare is tackling labor challenges and what may be on the horizon: Q&A with CFO Steve Aleman

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare was affirmed at a “B-” rating by S&P Global in January amid expectations of an improved operating outlook.

Texas group's latest No Surprises Act lawsuit challenges 600% fee hike

The Texas Medical Association has filed its fourth lawsuit against the federal No Surprises Act, this time challenging a 600 percent hike in administrative fees when seeking dispute resolutions. 

CHS closing Pennsylvania hospital's emergency room in April

Commonwealth Health is closing the emergency department at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Pa., on April 1, according to ABC affiliate WNEP.

West Virginia hospital closes ED, will transition into orthopedic hospital

Charleston, W.Va.-based Saint Francis Hospital closed its emergency department Feb. 1 as part of a plan to transition the facility into the state’s first full-service orthopedic specialty hospital, according to Lootpress.

January sees 25 CEO exits as industry woes wear on

In 2022, 103 hospital and health system CEO exits were recorded by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. In the first month of 2023, Becker’s covered 25. 

AdventHealth hospital in Georgia names CEO

Isaac Sendros was named president and CEO of AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Ga., part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth.

Mixed responses to Amazon's RxPass and 7 more supply chain updates

Below are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders reported by Becker’s since Jan. 25:

Judge dismisses physician's $25M defamation case against Houston Methodist

A district judge in Texas has dismissed a physician’s $25 million defamation case against Houston Methodist Hospital and ordered her to pay attorney fees, according to a hospital statement shared with Becker’s. 

Providence's 10 healthcare trends to watch in 2023

Providence, which has system offices in Renton, Wash., and Irvine, Calif., released its annual list of predictions Jan. 26 curated by the health system’s senior executives.