The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a program aimed at eliminating $2 billion in medical debt.
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Former SUNY Downstate CEO under investigation: Politico
The former CEO of University Hospital at Downstate in New York City is under investigation for alleged financial misconduct, Politico reported Dec. 13.
Health systems join new collaborative to scale hospital-at-home care
The Digital Medicine Society, in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association and UMass Chan Medical School’s Program in Digital Medicine, has launched the Connected Health Collaborative Community to drive advancements in connected health techn…
Ohio hospital cites processing issue in payroll delay
East Ohio Regional Hospital, a 140-bed facility located in Martins Ferry, said employees have received compensation after payroll was delayed due to a processing issue, according to multiple local media reports.
Why Judy Faulkner sends Epic employees to hospitals
Epic regularly does “immersion trips” to hospitals and health systems to get a better feel for how they’re using its EHR and to identify needs for new software, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
How UCSF Health is rebuilding an 'instrumental' management layer
Middle managers have long played a crucial role in industries across the U.S. However, a November article from global management consulting firm Korn Ferry describes “a disappearing layer of middle management,” particularly among professional-service f…
Hospitals tried to cut labor expenses this year. Did it work?
Hospital and health system labor expenses are stabilizing after years of steep growth during the pandemic, according to a report from Fitch.
What's missing from medical education: Poll
The demand for changes to medical school curriculum has been growing in recent years, and although schools are starting to make changes, many medical professionals want to see more.
38 health systems ranked by long-term debt
As rising interest rates push the cost of debt higher, heavily leveraged health systems are cutting back and selling assets, creating growth opportunities for financially stronger players ready to capitalize on the shake-up.
Leapfrog's 134 top hospitals in 2024
The Leapfrog Group has published its annual list of top hospitals for quality and patient safety, recognizing 134 U.S. hospitals for their performance in 2024.
