High childcare stress linked with health worker burnout, JAMA study finds

Workers identifying as racial or ethnic minorities were 40% to 50% more likely to report having high childcare stress than White respondents, according to researchers.

By Hailey Mensik • July 21, 2022

Providence restructures leadership team, cuts executive jobs

The health system will reduce its regional executive teams to three divisions from seven as it aims to be a leaner organization amid continued headwinds.

By Samantha Liss • July 20, 2022

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

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'I am terrified': Doctors warn lawmakers of grim health impacts from Roe reversal

Anti-abortion laws have had a chilling effect on patient care, resulting in providers — concerned about the potential for legal action — delaying or denying in some cases life-saving services, doctors told a House committee.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 20, 2022

Hospitals need 'transformational changes' to stem margin erosion

A combination of higher rate hikes, aggressive cost-cutting and M&A could help ailing nonprofits avoid negative rating actions, according to Fitch.

By Susan Kelly • July 20, 2022

Health data breaches slowing from 2021's record high, report suggests

Malicious attacks were the No. 1 cause of breaches for the sixth year in a row, according to a new report from Fortified Health Security.

By Hailey Mensik • July 19, 2022

Academic health center pays $875K fine in data breach

HHS cited Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services for multiple HIPAA violations, including failure to disclose in a timely manner that patient data had been compromised.

By Susan Kelly • July 18, 2022

Regulators propose outpatient pay increase, but hospitals say it's not enough

"A much higher update is warranted," the American Hospital Association said in a statement citing increased inflation. 

By Samantha Liss • July 18, 2022

Megadeals lift healthcare M&A revenues to record in Q2

Fewer but larger deals are becoming the norm in the hospital sector, according to Kaufman Hall's latest update on deal activity.

By Susan Kelly • July 14, 2022

Providers fear penalties in states with abortion bans following Roe's fall

Lawmakers and physicians discussed provider concerns surrounding penalties for performing emergency abortions in states with laws criminalizing the procedure during a Wednesday hearing.

By Hailey Mensik • July 14, 2022

Security technology for tracking medical devices and medicine inventory

A crucial part of the medical industry is that medical devices and medicine inventories must be kept secure and safe. Using security technology is the best way to assure that medical assets are being looked after properly while allowing you to keep up to date with the latest innovations. In th...

July 13, 2022

How the spread of Catholic-owned healthcare facilities may complicate access to reproductive care

Catholic facilities must follow ethical and religious directives that say they can’t provide abortion or sterilization services and may not "promote or condone" contraceptives.

By Samantha Liss • July 13, 2022

Intermountain Healthcare taps chief digital executive

Craig Richardville’s responsibilities include overseeing the newly combined health system’s technology, data and digital services for its 33 hospitals and 385 clinics.

By Sydney Halleman • July 13, 2022

Antibiotic-resistant infections rose in hospitals during pandemic, CDC data shows

Nearly 30,000 people died from infections associated with healthcare settings in the first year of the pandemic and about 40% were infected during a hospital stay, according to the CDC.

By Hailey Mensik • July 12, 2022

Hospital adverse event rates decline over a decade, JAMA study finds

Reductions in the rate of harm to patients were statistically significant, but researchers in an accompanying editorial warned that adverse event rates are still too high.

By Susan Kelly • July 12, 2022

Doctors must provide abortions in emergencies, regardless of state law, HHS says

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to providers Monday that said federal law "protects" clinical judgment providers may take in treating pregnant patients.

By Samantha Liss • July 12, 2022

University of California nurses nab new contract deal

The system and unionized nurses were able to reach a deal before the end of their prior contract, which was slated to expire this fall.

By Hailey Mensik • July 11, 2022

1 in 5 Americans report still receiving surprise medical bills after federal ban

A Morning Consult survey highlights weakness in the surprise billing law, which does not protect consumers from balance bills related to labs and blood work in all instances.

By Samantha Liss • July 11, 2022

CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs

Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some accountable care organizations more time to ramp up to performance-based risk and updated quality reporting.

By Shannon Muchmore • July 8, 2022

Healthcare industry notches major June job gains

The sector added about 57,000 jobs in June, compared to about 15,000 in May, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ambulatory services and hospitals saw the largest gains.

By Hailey Mensik • July 8, 2022

WVU Health System appoints first chief nursing executive

Heuston, who begins the inaugural role on Aug. 22, will be tasked with developing tools to enhance nurse efficiency and supporting the health system’s efforts to increase nurse retention.

By Sydney Halleman • July 8, 2022

After failed merger bid, Care New England vows to remain independent

Rhode Island's second-largest health system said it will develop key partnerships with Brown University and Lifespan to help improve liquidity and operating performance.

By Samantha Liss • July 7, 2022

Nearly 150 US facilities earn best hospital awards in Leapfrog, Money rankings

Florida had the most "best" hospitals with 26 facilities, trailed by California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

By Hailey Mensik • July 7, 2022

Banner Health taps new chief legal officer with medical device background

Jean Fitterer Lance has replaced David Bixby, who recently announced his retirement from the organization after a tenure of nearly 25 years.

By Samantha Liss • July 7, 2022

SSM Health acquires academic medical group, deepening ties to St. Louis University

For decades, the SLUCare Physician Group has provided medical services at a number of SSM Health hospitals. The system now has a range of resources it can offer, from community-based clinicians to academic specialists.

By Samantha Liss • July 6, 2022

Social needs program for Medicaid beneficiaries can be effective but costly, research finds

The youngest patients enrolled in the program saw the greatest reduction in healthcare use while less of an impact was seen among older patients. Also, 60% of patients enrolled in the program did not engage.

By Hailey Mensik • July 5, 2022