The U.S. is facing its second-largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with 884 confirmed cases reported, according to the latest CDC data.  Health officials are urging immediate action to increase vaccination coverage and prevent a more widespread health crisis.  Here…

Nurses are the cornerstone of patient care, but too often, their time is consumed by documentation. Hunt Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in Greenville TX found a promising solution to ease nurse workload: wearable technology. The burden of manual documentation In…

On January 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched HCAHPS 2.0, representing the most comprehensive update to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey since its inception nearly 20 years ago. This…

Two leading health systems are taking markedly different approaches to cutting clinical variation, which can hinder care quality and drive up costs when left unchecked. Variation in clinical care often stems from a lack of standardized processes, which can be…

More than 8,000 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been reported in the U.S. so far in 2025, more than double the amount reported in the same period last year, according to CDC data.  Four things to know about…

Nearly 1 in 5 workers nationwide are bound by a noncompete agreement, but states are changing their laws to add more restrictions or outright banning noncompete agreements. The Economic Innovation Group organized states by their laws governing noncompetes for all…

Advanced Treatments Create New Prospects for Patients and Their Healthcare Providers New FDA-approved medical treatments can be transformative for patients and families, often providing them with more years to live and an enhanced quality of life.1 Delivering timely, high-quality care…

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is launching the nation’s first pediatric sleep registry powered by Apple Watch data, alongside a newly developed data collection app.  The hospital developed the new app in collaboration with graduates of Apple’s Developer Academy to train…

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has used a few small but mighty ways to support its physician staff. The system created a network through their Physician and Allied Professionals Health Committee that provides support to physicians in all parts of…

The Joint Commission has launched a set of initiatives since the start of 2025 that reflect its evolving approach to accreditation, leadership and quality improvement. Below are four key actions and updates the accrediting body has made, starting with the…