The current economic and political climate has placed additional pressure on beleaguered hospitals that have faced thin margins for the last several years. Staff shortages are leading to capacity issues and increased wages to stay competitive; inflation has caused drug…
Leadership & Management
Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their biggest lesson from 2024. The 116 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare 15th Annual Meeting on April 28 –…
Of the $400 million in federal funding cut from Columbia University in March, $250 million was tied to National Institutes of Health grants, leaving researchers reassessing which studies and programs will continue, The New York Times reported March 18. The $400…
Health information management is the fastest-growing skill in healthcare, according to a March 19 LinkedIn News post. LinkedIn analyzed healthcare skills professionals are adding to their profiles and those that companies are hiring for more frequently to determine skill growth.…
Hospital margins remain tight and while they’re growing, around 37% of hospitals are still losing money, according to Kaufman Hall. The persistent financial challenges have sparked a variety of initiatives in the last few years to find cost savings and…
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The buildings Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, has helped put on the map are considerable. They include two children’s hospitals built from scratch — one in Colorado and another in Tennessee — and several additions. But as he prepares to retire…
HHS is working to reinstate 3,248 probationary employees who were terminated in February as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, CBS News reported March 18. Four details: 1. On March 13, U.S.…
March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and the need for comprehensive screening to close gaps in care, especially for those living with diabetes and others at high risk for chronic…
Bringing care closer to home has been a driving force for UC San Diego Health as the system works to enhance access and stabilize healthcare in one of California's most underserved regions.
Mehmet Oz, MD, President Donald Trump's pick for CMS administrator, sat through three hours of questioning March 14 from the Senate Finance Committee, which will now vote on whether to advance his nomination to the full Senate.