Independent physician practices are disappearing as hospitals, payers, corporate entities and private equity expand their reach, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.  Here are five key takeaways: 1.In 2024, just 42% of physicians worked in private practice, down…

Nationwide, health systems are increasingly turning to nurse scientists to close evidence gaps, answer pressing clinical questions and translate bedside observations into measurable patient outcomes. The shift reflects a growing recognition that nurses are among those closest to the patient…

A lack of consensus on who counts as a primary care physician can affect reimbursement and workforce pipelines, and as demand for healthcare grows, the debate over what specialties fall under primary care is growing.  The traditional definition of primary…

Cases of a rare, flu-related complication that causes brain inflammation among children are on the rise, a new CDC report suggests. During the 2024-25 flu season, 109 children were diagnosed with influenza-associated encephalopathy, according to the report, which is based…

A total of 463 hospitals in the U.S. have a Clostridioides difficile infection rate of zero, based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. Measures are developed by the CDC and collected through the National Healthcare Safety Network. The measures…

Recent policy changes to visas and physician residencies are disrupting the healthcare workforce. Immigrants make up 27% of physicians and surgeons, 22% of nursing assistants and 16% of registered nurses in the U.S. Foreign physicians and clinicians are an important…

Nursing is a profession built on compassion and resilience, yet beneath its caring façade lies a growing mental health crisis. Many don’t know that nurses face one of the highest rates of suicide risk among healthcare workers, a silent epidemic…

Ballad Health reduced all-cause mortality by 22% and lowered its observed-to-expected mortality ratio by 10% between fiscal years 2023 and 2025. This progress is more than an operational win. It reflects a shift in mindset. At its core is a…

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission found that 30% of state residents have experienced some form of medical error or harm in the past few years. The report is based on survey responses of 1,041 individuals gathered in March. The commission…

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has partnered with Northeastern University to enhance training for the next generation of oncology nurses. Under the new program, some nurse scientists at Dana-Farber will become faculty members at Northeastern, the Boston-based institutions said in a joint…