Let’s start with one fundamental truth: Healthcare costs too much. There are many reasons why. Rising pharmaceutical costs, technology, labor shortages, an aging population and regulatory requirements all contribute. But there is another cost that healthcare organizations themselves have some…
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Cortney Eisses, BSN, RN, was appointed regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. Ms. Eisses has led the region on an interim basis since February and has worked to expand Kaiser Permanente’s presence in the state, according to an Aug.…
Stormont Vail Health is investing $7.5 million in Washburn University, both based in Topeka, Kan., as part of a strategic partnership supporting a new health sciences facility. Four things to know: 1. The facility will be named the Stormont Vail…
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter has appointed Caroline Araullo, MSN, RN, as its chief nursing officer, according to an Aug. 11 news release. Ms. Araullo has served as the facility’s deputy director of nursing since 2025 and as…
The National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 4 revived a petition to remove the union representing about 563 nurses at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, reversing the decision of a regional director who had blocked it.…
Even as health systems pour capital into ASCs, Becker’s has reported on five health systems closing ASCs this year, driven by shrinking patient volumes, financial pressures and shifting network strategies. Here are the four health systems closing ASCs: 1. Catholic…
The Testosterone Project, a Raleigh, N.C.-based nonprofit, released a policy brief Aug. 11 estimating that undiagnosed testosterone deficiency in U.S. men ages 45 to 74 could be linked to $190 billion to $525 billion in direct healthcare spending over 20…
In this episode, Matthew McDonald, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, discusses expanding access to pediatric rehabilitation and specialized services while addressing workforce and funding challenges. He shares how innovation, new care models and a…
In this episode, Jessica Lopez-Liggett, Commercial State Plan President for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana, discusses rising healthcare costs, simplifying the member and provider experience through technology, and expanding high-quality, lower-cost care through provider partnerships. She also…
Maternity care access remains a challenge across the U.S. as labor and delivery closures, workforce shortages and financial pressures strain services. In 2026, 34.6% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, according to an Aug. 11 March of Dimes report.…