U.S. adult obesity prevalence has dipped slightly year over year, with fewer states reporting obesity rates at or above 35%. However, the nation continues to face a high overall obesity rate. That’s according to a new report released Oct. 16…

Hospitals infrequently document social risk factors using Z codes, particularly for clinically complex patients, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Researchers examined inpatient claims for more than 7 million Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized…

Mary Washington Healthcare and the University of Mary Washington — both based in Fredericksburg, Va. — plan to partner to develop a new medical school. Five things to know: 1. Mary Washington Healthcare and UMW are in early stages of…

New visa rules and fees have disrupted international recruiting at healthcare systems across the nation this fall, leaving many worried about long-term effects on existing staff shortages. Foreign clinicians typically enter the U.S. on two types of work visas: H-1B…

Novant Health has achieved a more than 50% reduction in sepsis mortality across its hospitals since 2021, following coordinated efforts to improve early identification and treatment. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based health system attributes this improvement in large part to its continued…

Physician compensation rose more in 2025 than in any year over the past decade, largely due to clinician supply and demand imbalances, according to a survey from SullivanCotter.  Published Oct. 15, the survey is based on data from more than…

Over the past few years, University Hospitals in Cleveland has achieved notable progress — delivering higher-quality care, creating better patient experiences and lowering costs. These achievements are worth celebrating, not just for the numbers themselves, but for what they represent:…

Two patients previously admitted to the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest have tested positive for Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that has become a growing concern in healthcare settings. The Seattle-based hospital is working with public health officials to notify…

Although the CDC projects a moderate influenza season this winter, U.S. hospitals face a plethora of changes, including federal vaccine policy shifts, hospital-at-home disruptions and a growing measles outbreak.  The 2024-25 flu season was among the most severe since 2010,…

Building a culture of curiosity can foster quality care, improve nurse satisfaction, enhance patient safety and build trust, according to Sue Behrens, DNP, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer of Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and…