San Diego-based Scripps Health dusted off an initiative it used during COVID to help manage increased patient loads during flu season — internal patient transfers.
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White House forms 'Make America Healthy Again' commission
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Make America Healthy Again Commission after Robert Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Feb. 13 as HHS secretary in a 52-48 Senate vote.
Walgreens turns to advisers for VillageMD sale, restructuring options
Walgreens Boots Alliance has enlisted advisers Perella Weinberg Partners and AlixPartners to assist with operations and balance sheet of the company as the company continues to face financial pressures, Bloomberg reported Feb. 12.
No end in sight for radiologist shortage: 4 things to know
The radiologist workforce shortage will persist into 2055 if attrition trends continue and the number of available radiology residency positions fails to grow, according to two studies published Feb. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiolo…
Hospitals stuck in 'wait-and-see mode'
Health system CFOs are closely watching for potential Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement changes under the new administration, but many questions remain as House Republicans push a budget blueprint directing the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $8…
Key factors for antibiotic stewardship: 4 study notes
A recent study found two key factors associated with more effective antibiotic stewardship in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals.
Phoenix Children's CEO to retire
Robert Meyer will retire this summer after serving as Phoenix Children’s president and CEO for 22 years.
President Trump's healthcare executive orders, explained
President Donald Trump has signed 60 executive orders since taking office Jan. 20, including numerous that will shape healthcare policy at local, national and global levels.
Health systems sharpen focus on outpatient safety
Efforts to improve quality and patient safety have historically focused on the inpatient setting. But as more care moves outside of hospital walls, health systems are beginning to craft structures and processes to better measure and improve safety in a…
Interim CEO guides Penn State Health's evolution
Deborah Addo, interim CEO of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health, has been navigating an exciting and transformative period for the system since she stepped into the role last fall.
