Some Connecticut hospitals are significantly increasing advertising spending to capture more market share, according to a Hartford Business Journal report.
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This article briefly discusses eleven different healthcare and business issues. We have divided the article into three key sections. The first focuses on hospital and physician issues. Second, a brief observation on urgent care and sleep labs. Third, a brief…
The National Union of Healthcare Workers has notified Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif., of the union's intent to engage in a 24-hour statewide strike on Jan. 31.
Hospital employee satisfaction is coming under the spotlight, as healthcare leaders start to realize that organizational culture is directly tied to patient satisfaction, financial results and clinical quality. Here three hospital CEOs discuss the issues that hurt employee satisfaction in…
With eight hospitals, a medical group of more than 500 employed physicians with 36 clinics and New Mexico's largest health plan, it's no surprise that Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services has a big impact on its surrounding community. That's why…
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Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health System is preparing to reduce its workforce by 400 employees, according to a Lund Report. The large layoff is due to a $40 million gap in the system’s budget, including $30 million in Medicaid payment cuts.…
A new report by McGraw-Hill Construction, sponsored by Navigant and Pepper Hamilton LLP, outlines a few of the biggest risks related to construction projects, with delays topping the list.
Crystal Lake, Ill.-based Centegra Health System and Janesville, Wis.-based Mercy Health System are appealing the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board's denial of both systems' requests for certificate of needs to build new facilities in McHenry County, according to…
Managing a crisis is a major test for any hospital executive.A hospital crisis, by definition, is unexpected and unpleasant. No organization seeks it out. No CEO yearns to face one.
Employees at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tenn., are abiding by a new color-coded dress policy — a strategy that is expected to boost morale and professionalism — according to a Chattanooga News report. Beginning Jan. 1, clinical staff must…