Strategy

Federal rulings pausing NIH grant cuts highlight an unprecedented, adversarial shift in U.S. research funding, leaving academic medicine institutions wary of deeper rifts.  In June, federal judges ruled in two separate cases for the National Institutes of Health to restore…

Sutter Health is doubling down on its growth strategy, with a focus on expanding access and attracting more physicians to California. Headquartered in Northern California, with executive offices in Sacramento and Emeryville, the health system‘s 57,000 staff and clinicians and…

Surgical care remains one of the most significant drivers of overall hospital cost—yet the medical readiness of complex surgical patients is often overlooked in financial and operational planning. While the cost-effectiveness of any surgery requires consideration of both short- and…

From front-desk check-ins to back-end billing, reliance on manual processes create slow, error-prone workflows that frustrate patients and staff alike. Integrating digital tools that automate administrative workflows can lead to faster payments, cleaner claims, improved patient experiences and leaner staffing…

As health systems face persistent nursing shortages, Advocate Health is pioneering a new approach — leveraging AI to transform workforce strategy. During a recent presentation hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, RN, executive vice president and chief nurse…

For Arkansas Children’s, the impetus for growth is about more than physical expansion — it’s about reaching children who need healthcare in a rural and sparsely populated state. The two-hospital, Little Rock-based system is expanding access through $371 million in…

As concierge medicine gains traction across large medical groups and health systems, leaders are asking how this once boutique approach fits within today’s complex care models. Keith Elgart, CEO of Concierge Choice Physicians—a pioneer in hybrid concierge programs—shares insights from…

We know the typical healthcare worker craves development. All the research shows that. I’m currently writing a book on the multigenerational workplace, so I’ve been immersed in the data of what matters to people, and leadership development almost always lands…

Overall demand for healthcare services is poised to continue its significant growth across various service lines over the next decade, with outpatient care expected to experience the highest growth rate and inpatient services seeing more moderate increases, according to Sg2’s…

Providence President and CEO Erik Wexler has outlined the 2030 strategic direction for the Renton, Wash.-based health system, which includes technological initiatives. Mr. Wexler outlined the five-year roadmap June 23 in an internal message to employees of the 51-hospital organization. …