Leadership & Management

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…

Some Connecticut hospitals are significantly increasing advertising spending to capture more market share, according to a Hartford Business Journal report.

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…

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.…