Nature walks. Dance classes. Volunteering. These are among the social activities being prescribed across at least 30 programs in the U.S. Social prescribing — or the practice of connecting people with nonclinical activities that target underlying conce…
HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm said her office has a “pressing need” for more funding to combat healthcare fraud, waste and abuse.
Health systems are exploring a variety of applications and use cases for artificial intelligence and generative AI, but the success or failure of projects depends on much more than the technology.
HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Services are among the largest for-profit health systems in the country. Each system has a unique backstory and commands an extensive network of facilities and physicians.
R1 RCM has named Steven Blaine, PhD, vice president of physician revenue cycle operations, according to an April 17 post on his LinkedIn page.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has provided $11.8 million in federal funding to Randolph County (Ga.) Hospital Authority, which could support reopening efforts for the shuttered Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert, Ga.
Hospitals can improve HCAHPS scores by investing in the nursing work environment, nurse education and staff levels, a recent study found.
For the first time, the majority of U.S. adults say they are not getting enough sleep, a recent Gallup poll found.
Carol Aaron has been appointed chair of the PeaceHealth board of directors.
Jim Woodward is retiring as president and CEO of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, which is based in the Philadelphia area and includes five hospitals across Pennsylvania and Delaware.
