In extending the age-old nature vs. nurture debate (i.e., what's most important in shaping a person — one's innate qualities or one's experiences?), many experts contend that nature wins. If we are looking for employees to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and…
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This June, following much anticipation from those in the healthcare industry and consumers alike, the Supreme Court announced its decision to uphold nearly all of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate. The law impacts various…
The Commonwealth Center for Governance Studies has released its report, "Governance in Large Non-Profit Health Systems," which analyzes governance and leadership trends in 14 of the country's most sizable hospital organizations.
Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa, Fla., has eliminated the equivalent of 30 jobs, according to a Tampa Tribune report.
Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., laid off 125 people with administrative and patient care roles in the hospital, according to a Journal News report.
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Roughly 73 percent of healthcare CEOs said their organization's board does not want them to retire, and a significant portion of CEOs do not plan to retire within the next five years, according to a new survey from Witt/Kieffer.
Officials from California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco laid off 120 consultants overseeing the facility's pending $2.5 billion development plan, according to a San Francisco Examiner report.
Aultman Hospital, based in Canton, Ohio, is a major teaching hospital in the area with six primary centers of excellence, ranging from neuroscience to cardiac care.
Differing governing styles at safety net hospitals could impact profit margins at safety net hospitals, according to a study published in Health Affairs.