From preoperative planning to postoperative recovery, a surgeon’s role involves continuous decision-making that extends well beyond the confines of the operating room. They navigate a constant risk-versus-reward balance, identifying opportunities to prevent complications throughout the care journey. Often, they must…

A recent Kaufman Hall “Physician Flash Report” for the third quarter of 2025 found that medical group investment dropped in September, a first drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.  The median investment or subsidy per provider dipped slightly from $239,338 to…

ECRI, a healthcare safety nonprofit organization, recognized Northern Arizona Healthcare for its commitment to advancing a culture of safety.  The system received ECRI’s 2025 Safety Excellence Award for a range of initiatives, according to a Nov. 12 news release from…

At the International Xenotransplantation Association’s recent conference, scientists expressed optimism at closing a persistent shortage of donor organs, The New York Times reported Nov. 12.  The organization convened hundreds of scientists in Geneva, Switzerland, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.…

An influenza strain that emerged over the summer is causing unusually early and severe outbreaks in Canada, the U.K. and Japan, prompting warnings from public health experts about what could be in store for the U.S. as flu season kicks…

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, an advisory panel that reviews and recommends vaccine guidelines to the CDC, will meet Dec. 4-5 to discuss the childhood immunization schedules and hepatitis B vaccines.  The committee — which HHS Secretary Robert F.…

Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health’s new joint medical school, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, has named its inaugural leadership team and more than 200 faculty members.  The appointments include deans overseeing key areas such as education, clinical affairs,…

Many hospitals and health systems have seen improvements in overall nurse retention post-pandemic. Turnover among early-career nurses, however, is still a major pain point.  In 2024, more than 22% of all newly hired registered nurses left their jobs within a…

Rural primary care practices deliver a broader range of services than their urban counterparts, even as workforce shortages and federal policy changes strain access and affordability. These findings were detailed in a Nov. 12 report from the Primary Care Collaborative.…

Investment in medical groups plateaued in September for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kaufman Hall’s “Physician Flash Report” for the third quarter of 2025. Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company, collected data from 200,000 employed providers across…