Strategy

As healthcare leaders nationwide grapple with rising uncompensated care and widening gaps in access, health systems are called to further invest in health equity. But that won’t be easy. Uninsured rates have declined in recent years following the expansion of…

Hospital length of stay continues to trend downward across much of the U.S., reflecting sustained efforts to improve throughput, manage capacity and shift care to lower-acuity settings, according to new data from Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report.” Across 1,300…

Revenue cycle management (RCM) is vital for healthcare organizations. It ensures financial stability and efficient operations. RCM involves managing the financial processes from patient registration to final payment. This comprehensive approach is crucial for maintaining cash flow. Effective revenue cycle…

As part of conversations between AI healthcare leaders on the podcast AI Amplified this year, a clear picture emerged of where artificial intelligence is genuinely transforming healthcare — and where challenges remain. Designed to cut through the noise, AI Amplified…

As robotic-assisted surgery continues to gain traction across health systems, Virtua Health is showcasing what it takes to maximize both clinical outcomes and return on investment through careful strategic alignment. During a featured session at Becker’s 13th Annual CEO +…

For many health systems, climate change is no longer just a distant issue. It is an immediate concern reshaping operational strategy and driving a push for resilience. Nearly three-quarters of pharmacy leaders at hospitals and health systems anticipate weather-related events…

Every healthcare executive in America knows the numbers by heart. Costs are climbing faster than reimbursements. Labor shortages drag on. Inflation keeps pushing the price of everything from surgical gloves to software. Meanwhile, the expectation never changes: improve patient outcomes…

Payment delays and denials aren’t new, but the forces driving them are more complex and harder to detect than ever. Many industry analyses use data voluntarily provided by hospitals to track denial trends and payment patterns, but this method often…

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States and the second most common type of cancer. Although updated guidelines have expanded screening eligibility to include around 14 million people each year, only…

To meet rising patient expectations, health systems need modern infrastructure and energy strategies that prioritize resilience, efficiency and sustainability. Becker’s Healthcare and Schneider Electric recently surveyed 150 healthcare leaders to learn more about their organizations’ energy and infrastructure priorities and…