St. Louis-based Ascension is deploying new technology and workforce development efforts to address long-term physician shortages and reduce clinician burden, according to a health system blog post. The U.S. may face a shortfall of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036,…

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings.  While the WHO has long maintained guidelines for clinical environments, this is the first time the organization has issued unified, science-based guidance for community…

Productivity, rather than quality, is gaining prominence in physician bonus structures, according to a recent report from recruiting firm AMN Healthcare.  Last year, 62% of physician contracts featured a production bonus, the report found. That figure has grown to 66%.…

American Hospital Association leaders have published a framework intended to guide hospitals and health systems in developing effective physician leaders. The framework, published Oct. 15 in NEJM Catalyst, is based on more than 200 interviews with chief physicians from AHA-member…

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…