As healthcare leaders nationwide grapple with rising uncompensated care and widening gaps in access, health systems are called to further invest in health equity. But that won’t be easy. Uninsured rates have declined in recent years following the expansion of…
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A number of healthcare organizations have recently closed medical departments or ended services at facilities to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or address staffing shortages. Here are 41 department closures or services that are ending or have…
Hospitals in Nebraska lead the nation on physician communication, while hospitals in Nevada rank lowest, CMS data shows. CMS collects and publicly reports data on physician communication as part of its HCAHPS survey data. The measure assesses the percentage of…
In this episode, Shelly Schorer, FHFMA, MBA, California CFO at CommonSpirit Health, joins the podcast to discuss the close connection between high-quality care and strong financial performance. She shares how health systems are navigating economic pressures, shifting more care to…
In this episode, Xiaofei Zhou, MD – Associate Program Director, Neurosurgery, Section Chief of Neurosurgery, Southwest General Hospital, Director of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, discusses how surgical innovation should be guided by patient outcomes and real data, not just flashy trends.…
In this episode, Xiaofei Zhou, MD – Associate Program Director, Neurosurgery, Section Chief of Neurosurgery, Southwest General Hospital, Director of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, discusses how surgical innovation should be guided by patient outcomes and real data, not just flashy trends.…
In this episode, Holly McCormack, Chief Executive Officer of Cottage Hospital, discusses how a bold investment in the workforce helped stabilize staffing, reduce reliance on contract labor, and strengthen care delivery. She also shares her priorities for financial stewardship, rural…
Emerging technology has greatly improved efficiency at most health systems. Currently, it’s paramount for systems to make the right digital investments. Becker’s asked 55 healthcare leaders which metric they monitor to see if their digital investments are positively impacting behavior…
As imaging workforce shortages persist nationwide, Emory’s Radiologic Technology Certificate Program is helping grow Georgia’s imaging workforce by training the next generation of radiologic technologists as it enters its seventh decade. Hosted at Emory Decatur Hospital, the program is one…
In looking to 2026, the main trend in healthcare is how AI and connected systems will continue to transform all aspects of operations, including workforce management and supply chains. In a November Becker’s Healthcare webinar sponsored by Infor, Adam Luff,…