Yakima (Wash.) Valley Memorial Hospital was founded in 1950, which means Rick Linneweh is only the second person to lead this 226-bed hospital as CEO. He calls the hospital a "rare bird" since it's an independent, non-profit, standalone facility. Some…
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The U.S. healthcare industry, perhaps more than any other, must be well-versed on a wide range of new trends, laws and regulations and adopt innovative business strategies to address these changes.
Nurses at Flushing (N.Y.) Hospital Medical Center have authorized a strike if their union and the hospital's parent, MediSys Health, fail to reach an agreement on a contract, according to a New York Daily News report.
Jackson Health System and the University of Miami are refining a plan that would redefine the public health system and medical school's relationship and make way for physicians from Florida International University to practice at Jackson Memorial, according to a…
Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., will soon break ground on a $26.7 million neuroscience tower, according to a hospital news release.
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The lead staffing consultant for Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston recently shared the traits, skills and personality characteristics he keeps an eye out for when hiring, according to a Boston Globe report. Ryan Lavoie said the hardest positions to…
Although there is a broad consensus about the importance of holistic patient care, this approach won't truly take shape until it becomes financially viable. The most intriguing and practical vision for implementing this new healthcare ecosystem has payors establish financial…
A new master plan for Cleveland Clinic involves the development of 14 new buildings over the next 30-50 years, a major design overhaul with a price tag the system is not ready to release, according to a Plain Dealer report.
Luxury hospital suites — costing patients up to $1,500 per day — are on the rise, as hospitals compete for international and wealthy patients through amenities like butlers, gourmet menus and high thread-count bedding, according to a New York Times…
San Francisco-based Catholic Healthcare West is no longer an official ministry of the Catholic Church and is now operating as Dignity Health, according to a system news release. Catholic hospitals within the system will remain non-profit and adhere to religious…