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Leadership & Management

Kenmore (N.Y.) Mercy Hospital is closing a patient care unit Jan. 12, which will affect 30 nurses, nurse aides and unit clerks, according to a report by The Buffalo News.

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health Care plans to lay off about 40 employees, with more cuts on the way soon, according to a report by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

With the widespread uncertainty in healthcare today, organizational leaders are nervous about the mystery the future holds around reimbursement, operating costs, changing delivery models, etc. As a result, focusing on employee engagement might have taken a back seat to these…

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With healthcare costs dominating public discourse, the role of healthcare facilities in escalating the cost of care is being scrutinized. Healthcare facilities typically rank as the second highest expense, behind labor, for healthcare organizations. Hospital space, including construction, ongoing maintenance…

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