Large health systems have started to report profits and stronger margins in the last 18 months after pandemic disruptions. Firms such as Kaufman Hall and Strata have also reported nonprofit hospital margins ticking up.
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How US News' top hospitals fared with CMS star ratings
An examination of hospital rankings from CMS and U.S. News & World Report suggests a notable overlap in organizations recognized for high performance.
American Cancer Society finds Gen X, millennials at higher risk for 17 cancers
Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, and millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, are at risk for 17 of the 34 existing cancer types, a new study from the American Cancer Society has revealed.
How Kaiser Permanente is maximizing its tech
With more than half of 2024 in the books, healthcare leaders are shifting their gaze to 2025, specifically regarding how they will maintain a competitive edge in the tech landscape.
Judge OKs Steward to close 2 Massachusetts hospitals
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez approved the closure of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s two Massachusetts hospitals, Boston-based Carney Hospital and Ayer-based Nashoba Valley Medical Center, by Aug. 31 during a July 31 hearing.
Boom times for HCA
It’s been a good year for HCA Healthcare.
Physicians closing in on cure to 'rapid aging' disease
A rare, but fatal genetic disease that accelerates aging in children, progeria, could soon have a cure, The New York Times reported July 24.
IHI unveils resource to advance health equity officer role
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement released a report July 31 to support hospitals and health systems in defining the health equity officer role and in hiring efforts.
Why Northwell is integrating healthcare with entertainment
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has launched Northwell Studios, an initiative designed to meld healthcare with entertainment to address pressing social issues and enhance brand visibility.
Hospitals on critical alert amid ransomware attack on blood center
A ransomware attack has disrupted operations at OneBlood, a nonprofit blood donation center that serves hundreds of hospitals.
