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11 medical schools boycott US News rankings: Who, why and what's next

Eleven medical schools have withdrawn from U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, beginning with Harvard Medical School on Jan. 17. 

Hospitals prepare for the next virus surge: 5 leaders weigh in

While the most recent intense respiratory virus season may have peaked and experts predict future seasons will model pre-pandemic patterns, capacity and staffing challenges will likely persist in future seasons.  

The US outspends other high-income countries on healthcare. But its care outcomes lag behind.

The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income countries, a new Commonwealth Fund study found.

The US outspends other high-income countries on healthcare. But its care outcomes lag behind.

The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income countries, a new Commonwealth Fund study found.

8 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are eight hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

How to retain seasoned nurses, per 8 focus groups

Hospitals and health systems that embrace scheduling, work roles and overall employment expectations with greater flexibility and agility have a leg up when it comes to retaining nurses age 55 and older, a new focus group study suggests. 

Massachusetts hospitals adopt united code of conduct to combat workplace violence

The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association has adopted a united code of conduct to protect workers and patients from escalating violence in the state’s healthcare facilities. 

How long COVID-19 is worsening U.S. labor shortages

About 30 percent of Americans, or 23 million people, develop long COVID-19 following COVID-19 infection, according to a Jan. 30 report from CNBC based on data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

Cleveland Clinic's new strategy to improve infant, maternal health in at-risk communities

Cleveland Clinic has launched the Center for Infant and Maternal Health, an effort that will support women from pregnancy through their child’s first year of life. 

Maryland health system CIO promoted, adds digital to title

Saad Chaudhry has been promoted to chief digital and information officer of Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health.