[ad_1] Modern Healthcare reporters take a deep dive with leaders in the industry who are standing out and making a difference in their organization or their field. We […]
CMS’ rural emergency hospital model not adding up for some providers
[ad_1] The rural emergency hospital is the first new federal payment program since the critical-access hospital model was introduced in 1997. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who co-sponsored legislation […]
Healthcare needs a streamlined approach to the consumer experience
[ad_1] Healthcare systems are long overdue for a revamped, consumer-focused experience. Despite being essential, healthcare delivery continues to be a confusing experience for many, often filled with cumbersome […]
Jefferson Health restructures organization amid financial challenges
[ad_1] Jefferson Health is the latest system to undertake a restructuring amid a challenging financial environment. The Philadelphia-based nonprofit is consolidating five divisions into three – the north, central and east […]
NEJM study: 22.7% of hospital patients experience adverse event
[ad_1] Almost one quarter of hospital patients in the U.S. experience an adverse event such as medication-related harm, a pressure injury or infection during their care, according to […]
Nursing home COVID booster rates low for residents, staff: AARP
[ad_1] Older adults, particularly those living in nursing homes, are bearing the brunt of the current winter COVID wave in the United States, but booster rates among nursing […]
New MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed targets health inequity
[ad_1] New MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed looks to narrow healthcare disparities as the Cleveland-based nonprofit health system restructures after firing its former chief executive. Steed, who was the president […]
Alphabet subsidy Verily lays off 15% of staff, co-founder to depart
[ad_1] Verily, a precision health company and subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, is laying off around 15% of its employees, the company said in a blog post […]
2023 J.P.Morgan healthcare conference recap
[ad_1] The 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference wrapped up in San Francisco on Thursday following a four-day schedule packed with presentations from dozens of health systems, insurers, […]
Nurses strike: Mount Sinai, Montefiore nurses end strike
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals ended a three-day strike Thursday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that union officials said […]