Among all U.S. hospitals, Murray, Utah-based Intermountain Medical Center had the best value of care for heart attack patients between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19. The hospital also had a better…
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The White House issued an executive order March 19 aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. The order calls on states and communities to take the lead in safeguarding infrastructure and addressing risks such as cyberattacks, natural…
In a fast-evolving industry like healthcare, strong leadership is more important than ever. As hospital and health systems continue to navigate challenges including workforce, financial pressures and potential policy changes, sometimes leadership boils down to a simple, yet powerful, tool:…
From AI-focused collaborations to joint ventures in the fight against childhood cancer, here are 10 oncology partnerships launched so far in 2025: 1. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital and Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham have partnered to open a radiation oncology…
Two New York-based health systems will begin switching to Epic EHR March 22, according to the local news station WXHC. Ithaca-based Cayuga Health and Elmira-based Arnot Health joined together earlier this year to form Centralus Health, a partnership focused on…
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A new study suggests blockbuster weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound are not cost-effective at their current prices, despite the proven health benefits. The study, published in JAMA Health Forum and conducted by University of Chicago researchers, found that to…
February/March 2025 Issue of Becker’s Clinical Leadership & Infection Control ON THE COVER Healthcare job cuts fall 11.9% year over year The healthcare sector, including hospitals, healthcare providers and manufacturers of health-related products, saw a decrease in job cuts in…
As health systems zero in on outpatient strategies, many communities are seeing a rise in freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) and outpatient clinics like urgent care centers. Thoughtful design of these facilities can improve both the patient experience and the efficiency…
In the race to optimize healthcare operations, AI agents have emerged as the shiny new weapon in the revenue cycle arsenal. But are these digital workers the salvation of strained billing departments or simply hype? The reality, as with most…
In the race to optimize healthcare operations, AI agents have emerged as the shiny new weapon in the revenue cycle arsenal. But are these digital workers the salvation of strained billing departments or simply hype? The reality, as with most…