The word we get wrong When I visit hospitals — or any organization — I often start with a simple question: “What do you think of when you hear the word ‘accountability’?” And almost always… people flinch. They think of…

Over the past year, 18 primary care providers have moved from Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham to Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health, reflecting a longstanding battle for market share between the state’s two largest healthcare institutions.  In November 2024,…

A federal judge ruled Nov. 21 in favor of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after the Justice Department requested information on patients receiving gender-affirming care.  In the ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Kearney said the requests are “beyond the authority…

Flu admissions jump: 7 notes  Flu admissions rates remain low across the U.S., though are beginning to rise ahead of holiday gatherings, according to the CDC’s latest FluView report.  At least 2,350 patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza were admitted to a…

At 9.7%, Gallup polling has found the highest-ever percentage of U.S. adults who report receiving a cancer diagnosis, the analytics firm said Nov. 24.  The 2024-2025 figure is a significant increase from the 7% Gallup reported in 2008-2009. The percentage…

Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital, part of the Rochester Regional Health System, has seen a dramatic decline in cesarean section rates among healthy, first-time mothers — from 40% in 2019 to 25% in 2025, according to a Nov. 24 analysis published…

A physician and nurse involved in the care of a pregnant patient who was discharged while in labor are no longer employed by Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health, according to a statement from the hospital’s CEO. In addition to the personnel…

Spokane, Wash.-based Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center has temporarily paused its heart transplant program due to a staffing shortage. Providence is helping patients transition to other transplant centers, ensuring they retain their accrued time on the donor waitlist. Patients in…

Some hospitals are reporting an uptick in respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations in recent days, though national data — delayed by the federal shutdown — has yet to offer a clear picture. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital reported an early uptick in admissions…

All inpatient units at Goshen (Ind.) Hospital now operate with a 1-to-4 nurse-to-patient ratio. The move is meant to ensure all bedside nurses have manageable workloads and can provide safe, effective care for patients, the hospital said in a Nov.…