Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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The tech Ochsner physicians hail as 'life-changing'
For the first time in a long time, Amy Trainor, RN, system vice president and CIO at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, said she is hearing physicians say that a piece of technology is proving to be "life changing." -
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Cavaliers opening performance center
Cleveland Clinic will open a new facility that will serve as a performance center for the Cleveland Cavaliers. -
COO of 2 Kentucky hospitals to retire
Bruno Giacomuzzi will be retiring as senior vice president and COO of two hospitals in Kentucky: St. Elizabeth Florence and Williamstown-based St. Elizabeth Grant.
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Gen Z's professional weak spots
Most Gen Zers believe they're graduating well-equipped with skills employers value. Employers beg to differ, according to a March 26 report. -
New federal bill seeks to 'ban DEI in medicine'
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could prevent medical schools from receiving federal financial assistance if they adopt certain diversity, equity and inclusion policies. -
Ascension Michigan region to join MyMichigan Health
Ascension Michigan's Northern region locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish are set to join Midland-based MyMichigan Health pending standard regulatory and other required third-party approvals. -
Broward Health adds new C-suite leader
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has selected Melida Akiti to serve as its new corporate transformation executive.
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Most providers aren't ready to meet new health equity regulatory requirements
The majority of healthcare providers and payers are not ready to meet shifting health equity regulatory requirements, according to Ernst & Young's latest report. -
Michael Dowling: 9 healthcare nuances that defy simple criticisms
Those who work in healthcare should be proud of the distinct role we play in our communities and society. We uphold and meet a special obligation and responsibility. Each day, lives are improved, health is restored and suffering is mitigated. Each day, lives are changed for the better. -
St. Luke's pens 2 partnerships for future supply warehouse
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke's Health System secured two partnerships March 25 for its planned warehouse in Meridian, Idaho. -
The 21 rural emergency hospitals, by state
Twenty-one hospitals have converted to the rural emergency designation since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023, according to data from University of North Carolina's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research in Chapel Hill.
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Surgeries for colon cancer took nearly 20% dip amid COVID
Research continues to uncover the significant ways in which COVID-19 has disrupted cancer care, with new findings showing colorectal cancer surgeries fell 17.3% in the first year of the pandemic. -
Will hospitals need to notify patients about the Change hack?
Following the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, questions remain around what data may have been stolen and how patients would be notified if needed — the issue is top of mind for hospitals nationwide. -
Providence pushes back on Oregon's charity care document request
The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a judge to compel Renton, Wash.-based Providence to turn over more documents into an investigation of the health system's charity care program, The Oregonian reported March 25. -
The underutilized test that could prevent chemo overdosing
A genetic test could stop some patients from overdosing on a chemotherapy drug, but only 3% of oncologists are testing patients, KFF Health News reported March 26. -
Allegheny Health Network to roll out 'smart' patient rooms
Allegheny Health Network is preparing to roll out a smart patient room and a digital nursing program at one of its hospitals, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported March 26. -
The treatment burden problem
About 40% of patients with chronic conditions believe their treatment burden is unsustainable, leading to poorer quality of life and not following medical advice. Advocates are pushing to simplify the process, The Washington Post reported March 24. -
Hospital CEOs' hardest day — and what it taught them
Hospital and health system CEOs have a lot on their minds as they guide their organizations through today's financial, workforce and operational challenges. One resource they are able to tap into: Lessons learned from challenges they have navigated earlier in their careers. -
20 best one-year online MBA programs
Gainesville-based University of Florida tops a recent ranking of the nation's best one-year online MBA programs. -
Beth Israel violated 'cease and desist' order, state alleges
The New York State Department of Health is accusing Mount Sinai Beth Israel of violating a "cease and desist" order prohibiting the closure of any beds or services without state approval, Politico reported March 25.
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