It’s no secret that the fiscal environment for hospitals and health systems has been uniquely challenging in recent years.
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49 chief transformation officers to know | 2023
Chief transformation officers inspire, model and implement lasting change at their organizations. Armed with problem-solving and leadership skills, these executives set the goals and tone for each transformation initiative.
Shuttered Illinois hospital may not reopen by end of year
Peru, Ill.-based St. Margaret’s Health, which closed in January 2023, might not reopen this year as planned as bankruptcy proceedings drag on, local news outlet WCBU reported Aug. 15.
NYU Langone physicians see success with transplantation of pig kidney in human body
The scramble to find kidneys for transplants or the long waits on a list amid a usable organ shortage could come to an end in the future. The use of gene-edited pig kidneys could vastly increase supply and help meet life-saving demand for patients, Rob…
Nurse staffing ratios win over West Coast
Mandated nurse-to-patient ratios now span the West Coast, from California to Oregon to Washington.
12 physician specialties with starting pay increasing
Average starting salaries increased in 12 specialties tracked in AMN Healthcare’s “2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” for which there were year-over-year comparisons.
Joint Commission acquires National Quality Forum
The Joint Commission has acquired the National Quality Forum with the goal of consolidating quality measures.
The gas station company delving into urgent care
On the surface, gas stations and urgent care centers don’t have a lot in common. But a deeper dive into their business models reveals striking similarities, Lou Ellen Horwitz, CEO of the Urgent Care Association, told KFF Health News.
Must-read book suggestions from 5 hospital execs
Hospital leaders are short on time and have a nonstop stream of information coming at them at lightning speed everyday. Yet, when they are able to find the time, most say they are eager to dig back into the book sitting on their nightstands to gain new…
Top 10 rehab hospitals in California, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-24 “Best Regional Hospitals” list on Aug. 1. The annual ranking rates hospitals in states and major metropolitan areas — in more than 30 medical and surgical services.
