The Women’s Choice Award has released its annual list of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, recognizing 510 hospitals with a low incidence of surgical errors and infections.
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What 8 HR leaders told Becker's about the changing workforce in 2023
In 2023, Becker’s connected with human resources and people chiefs at hospitals and health systems nationwide to learn more about their strategies — from building a strong culture, to offering flexibility, to mediating disputes — as they navigated a tr…
Patient's dying wish grows to clear $100M+ in medical debt
Since Casey McIntyre, 38, died from ovarian cancer in November, the campaign she started to pay off others’ unpaid medical bills has gained national attention and is now valued at upward of $100 million.
27 executive, physician leader appointments at Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center comprises seven adult and children’s hospitals in the Southeast, with the health system recording more 3 million patient visits a year.
Ochsner Health reports $56M community impact
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health’s new digital impact report revealed more than $56 million in total cost-of-care savings for some of its most vulnerable patients, including over $38 million in network provider rewards from 2022 to 2023, according to a…
Froedtert and ThedaCare's CEOs on what's next for the merged system
Much work lies ahead as Milwaukee-based Froedtert and Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare prepare to launch Jan. 1 as a merged organization, but Froedtert CEO Cathy Jacobson sees it as an opportunity rather than a challenge.
IT issue disrupts ER operations at Missouri hospital for 2nd day
Care has been disrupted for a second day at Liberty (Mo.) Hospital due to what it is reported to be an “IT issue,” according to CBS affiliate KCTV.
MercyOne to close another clinic
West Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne is shuttering another family medicine clinic — this time in Urbandale, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported Dec. 20.
Scientists at UC San Diego work to refine acne vaccine
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found positive results from a trial of a vaccine to treat acne in mice, the institution announced Dec. 20.
Florida's rebound from nurse shortage at risk
A waning supply of nurse educators could impede Florida’s success in resolving its shortage of nurses, according to a new report.
