Beginning Jan. 1, hospitals and health systems can pursue a new certification from The Joint Commission on the Responsible Use of Health Data.

Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, the current chief nursing officer of the American Nurses Association, has been tapped to lead the organization as its acting CEO following the retirement of current leader Loressa Cole, DNP, RN. 

Large healthcare data breaches have already affected 88 million individuals in 2023, a 60% spike over last year, HHS reported.

Union activity has always been prevalent in healthcare. After going through a pandemic and amid today's industry challenges, however, physicians have particularly been involved in these efforts.

Here are 15 revenue cycle management mergers, acquisitions and partnerships reported by or shared with Becker's in 2023:

Orlando (Fla.) Health plans to develop a $160 million outpatient pavilion that will provide specialized care for children and families, Positively Osceola reported Sept. 25.

Despite the rising popularity of "hospital-at-home" care across the U.S., two health systems recently decided to stop their programs.

UChicago Medicine has broken ground on its $815 million project that will be Illinois' first standalone building dedicated to cancer care and research. 

Parents and dental professionals play a critical role in teaching children effective dental hygiene, which is essential to their overall health and well-being. With the new school year now underway across the country, parents, hygienists, and dentists can work together to ensure children have as few school absences as possible related to dental health issues.

A Texas-based dermatology practice operator will pay $8.9 million to resolve allegations of potential violations of physician self-referral and anti-kickback laws.