Artificial intelligence is transforming the everyday practice of medicine — from simplifying diagnostic workflows to helping clinicians make faster, more informed decisions. To explore how AI can enhance efficiency and trust in diagnostic testing, Becker’s Healthcare spoke with Brian Caveney,…
Trio Workforce Solutions recently launched an official rebrand, merging industry pioneers AHSA and Trio VMS under one unified identity, advancing technology, partnership, and transparency across the healthcare workforce ecosystem. The healthcare staffing landscape has changed dramatically since the fluctuations of…
When it comes to healthcare billing, few specialties are as misunderstood, or as intricate, as anesthesia. At first glance, it may seem logical to approach anesthesia revenue cycle the same way you would any other specialty. But that assumption can…
As patient demand continues to grow and hospital expenses outpace inflation, many organizations are struggling to provide adequate access to affordable care. One promising path forward is utilizing our existing healthcare infrastructure in smarter, more efficient ways. Capacity optimization —…
Between 2020 and 2023, Tacoma General Hospital increased staffed room utilization by 16%, added 1,600 surgical cases and grew prime time OR use by 18%, all without building new space or hiring more staff. At Oregon Health & Science University,…
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, pressure is mounting on the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Paychecks have been halted for more than 1 million federal employees, critical agencies such as CMS are scrambling to maintain operations, and national…
Hospital leaders are bracing for another wave of consolidation that could eclipse the sweeping changes spurred by the Affordable Care Act more than a decade ago. This time, the forces at play are more intertwined: lingering post-pandemic financial strain, rising…
Hospital and health system CEOs face mounting pressures and a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape — one that requires them to think critically about their leadership today, but also about how their role will need to evolve in the years ahead.…
As the federal shutdown enters its third week, CEOs of two Wichita, Kan.-based health systems are issuing a public warning about the looming expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. Kevin Strecker, CEO of Ascension Via Christi, and Bill Voloch, president and CEO of…
Community hospitals are at a crossroads. Shrinking margins, policy shifts like recent legislation, and mounting Medicaid constraints are stretching organizations thin. Yet one thing hasn’t changed: the communities these hospitals serve still need access to high-quality, local care. Read more…
