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Hurricane Milton disrupts infrastructure, could trigger more hospital evacuations in Florida

Hurricane Milton disrupts infrastructure, could trigger more hospital evacuations in Florida

While Florida hospitals largely withstood the worst of the hurricane’s impacts, disruptions to public services could result in more patient...

The unexpected consequences of hospital quality scores

The unexpected consequences of hospital quality scores

One clinical affairs expert argues that it’s time to reexamine the federal Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program. Article By: Alice Brewer...

US is drastically behind other wealthy nations on healthcare, despite spending the most

US is drastically behind other wealthy nations on healthcare, despite spending the most

The Commonwealth Fund analyzed the healthcare systems of 10 nations and found the U.S. ranked last in access to care,...

Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from...

Maternal health quality varies widely by state: report

Maternal health quality varies widely by state: report

In states with more restrictive abortion bans, maternal health providers tend to be more scarce and maternal deaths were typically higher,...

Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage

Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage

Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help...

State healthcare cost caps could further pressure hospital operating margins: report

State healthcare cost caps could further pressure hospital operating margins: report

Policies in several states have limited provider rates and levels of reimbursement, as well as constrained operating flexibility, according to...

Hospitals’ COVID reporting burden to lighten as pandemic-era policies expire

Hospitals’ COVID reporting burden to lighten as pandemic-era policies expire

On Wednesday, hospitals will no longer be required to report COVID-19 admissions, capacity or occupancy data to the federal government....

Mass General Brigham lays out multi-year plan to integrate flagship hospitals

Mass General Brigham lays out multi-year plan to integrate flagship hospitals

MGB will consolidate similar clinical departments at Mass General and Brigham and Women’s. Article By: Susanna Vogel Blog Source From...

UCSF Health to acquire two Dignity hospitals in San Francisco

UCSF Health to acquire two Dignity hospitals in San Francisco

The purchase comes as Dignity’s parent CommonSpirit Health has struggled financially, posting a $441 million operating loss in its first...