Clinician turnover is a complex problem, driving up labor costs, straining staff and jeopardizing patient care. Research suggests that the average cost of turnover for one staff RN in 2024 reached $61,110 — an increase of 8.6% over the prior…
Leadership & Management
Health system CEOs, faced with evolving market forces, financial challenges and workforce shortages, are making bold decisions that are reshaping their organizations’ trajectories. For several systems, that means expanding access to care in the communities they serve. Jennifer Mendrzycki, president…
Overcoming persistent challenges Healthcare organizations are facing significant challenges in optimizing resource planning and allocation, particularly in managing labor and demand. The pandemic highlighted the importance of having the right staff in the right place at the right time, as…
For Dan Barbee, BSN, CEO of University of Toledo (Ohio) Medical Center, returning to the organization was more familiar than unexpected. “The biggest surprise is that there was no big surprise,” he said. “The success of any enterprise, be it…
Outpatient care is undergoing a profound transformation. As health systems reimagine how and where care is delivered, a growing share of procedures — from cardiology and orthopedics to endoscopy and imaging — are migrating to freestanding ambulatory settings. This shift…
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Health systems are grappling with tech disruption and a multitude of complex, interconnected challenges. And — with the emergence of agentic artificial intelligence — the most transformative force in the industry may have only just arrived. In a webinar hosted…
Access to healthcare remains one of the most pressing challenges facing communities today — not just in rural or underserved regions, but across suburban and urban geographies as well. As patient needs evolve and expectations rise, leading health systems across…
In an era where healthcare is increasingly shaped by corporate consolidations, shifting payment models, and the push for greater efficiency, one model continues to stand apart: physician-led governance. At BayCare Clinic, we have embraced this model not as a trend,…
The American Medical Association has raised objections to the June 16 Senate Finance Committee budget reconciliation draft, warning that its cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program could worsen the looming physician shortage and reduce care access, particularly…
Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home. At the helm of these essential institutions are CEOs who wear…