Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

Health systems are adopting a range of strategies to strengthen collaboration between clinical and supply chain teams, such as implementing formal governance structures, data-driven disruption monitoring and integrated communication workflows to help maintain patient care amid supply challenges.  Here are…

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into a large, unnamed health system in Michigan following allegations of religious discrimination, the agency said June 20. The investigation will determine whether the health system’s policies comply with conscience protection…

The American Medical Association has raised objections to the June 16 Senate Finance Committee budget reconciliation draft, warning that its cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program could worsen the looming physician shortage and reduce care access, particularly…

The FDA has approved Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent as a treatment for adults with bullous pemphigoid, a rare chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes severe itching, painful blisters and open sores.  Bullous pemphigoid primarily affects older adults. Current treatments often…

Here are 12 new shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Up to 650 employees are being laid off at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center as it plans to reduce operating costs by more than $300 million in response to government-sponsored medical research and anticipated reductions to Medicaid reimbursement.  VUMC…

Megan Ryan has been terminated from her role as CEO of Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y., Newsday reported June 20. At a June 10 meeting, Nassau Health Care Corp.’s board voted to place Ms. Ryan on administrative…

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a cornerstone of healthcare, helping hospitals unlock new levels of diagnostic speed, accuracy, and efficiency — particularly in hard-to-reach areas. The most advanced health systems are leveraging the technology not just for operational gains but…

Healthcare workers at Holy Family Hospital locations in Methuen and Haverhill, Mass., have voted to unionize. The move covers more than 70 professionals — among them respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists and other healthcare staff,  according to a news…

Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home. At the helm of these essential institutions are CEOs who wear…