Are Cuts in Funding for Research Jeopardizing Opportunities for Promotions/Tenure?Neurology chairs at six academic medical centers discuss the impact of federal funding cuts on opportunities for promotion or tenure. Most agreed that researchers need to diversify research funding and suggested that adjustments in the timeline for promotions may be needed. Jul 03 25July 03, 2025Article at neurologytoday.aan.com
GLP-1 drugs present an uncertain opportunity for healthcare and the nationThe early impact of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has hit the surgery suite hard, but the drugs' likely long-term impact remains uncertain. Mar 21 25March 21, 2025Article at hfma.org
Bringing the hospital into the homeA movement to provide hospital-level care for sick patients in their own beds, in the comfort of familiar surroundings, is growing in the United States — a trend already embraced in some other countries Jan 29 25January 29, 2025Article at knowablemagazine.org
New CMS bundled payment initiative may be the future of MedicareSuccess under CMS's newest bundled payment model may depend on applying lessons learned by hospitals in earlier bundled payment initiatives. Nov 26 24November 26, 2024Article at hfma.org
Book Review: Why the Medical Establishment Often Gets It WrongIn “Blind Spots,” medical expert Marty Makary rails against bad science and baseless opinions in health care. Nov 01 24November 01, 2024Article at undark.org
Childcare center at CCM Health helps in recruiting and retaining staffBy offering childcare onsite, a critical access hospital (CAH) has significantly improved its ability to attract and retain nurses. Sep 30 24September 30, 2024Article at hfma.org
New Medicare Payment Program to Support Dementia Care ManagementThe pilot of a new federal program—Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience—is designed to serve patients with confirmed dementia who are enrolled in traditional Medicare, have not enrolled in Medicare hospice, and are not living in a long-term nursing home. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will pay provider organizations a monthly payment that varies according to the strain and burden of the caregiver. Certain program requirements, however, have derailed clinicians' plans to particip Sep 05 24September 05, 2024Article at neurologytoday.aan.com
Geeta Nayyar: Healthcare industry needs to take charge in refuting misinformationGeeta Nayyar says hospitals and health systems should realize that combating misinformation is part of their strategy. Apr 30 24April 30, 2024Article at hfma.org
Why Isn’t Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills, yet dentistry is often siloed Mar 29 24March 29, 2024Article at smithsonianmag.com
Private equity investing showing signs of reboundThe Federal Reserve’s plan to begin reducing interest rates in 2024 will likely unleash private equity’s pent-up demand for physician practices and other healthcare services companies. Feb 12 24February 12, 2024Article at hfma.org
OSF plans for value-based care in MedicaidMost of OSF HealthCare’s service is paid for by Medicare and Medicaid, prompting CFO Mike Allen to identify Medicaid as offering a big opportunity for assuming risk. Sep 12 23September 12, 2023Article at hfma.org
Two Critiques of America’s Ailing Health Care SystemTwo new books chronicle the shortcomings of the nation's overwhelmed and often chaotic medical care system. Aug 25 23August 25, 2023Article at undark.org
Norton Healthcare and other health systems are making big moves to reduce health inequityNorton Healthcare and a handful of other systems are committing significant resources to improving health equity. Jan 30 23January 30, 2023Article at hfma.org
Norton Healthcare commits time, money to improving health equityLouisville, Kentucky-based Norton Healthcare has been tackling the problem health equity for more than half a decade. Jan 30 23January 30, 2023Article at hfma.org
Why addressing unexplained variations in care should be a healthcare system priorityHealthcare researchers believe Medicare could save $2 billion by using a cheaper drug for retinal disease, but some physicians don’t want to switch. Oct 03 22October 03, 2022Article at hfma.org
More not-for-profit health systems opt to pay board membersThe goal is to lure and keep qualified board members, who are becoming harder to find. May 31 22May 31, 2022Article at hfma.org
How 3 hospitals developed COVID-19 vaccine programs to suit their unique needs amid questions about costs and suppliesWith no best practices to use as a model, hospitals have developed COVID-19 vaccine programs that are tailored to their own situations. Feb 06 21February 06, 2021Article at hfma.org
Possible ‘silver lining’ for rural hospitals seen in attention generated by COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity to focus attention on the fragility of rural hospitals, which may be able to secure needed support as a result. May 07 20May 07, 2020Article at hfma.org
How hospitals can preserve cash amid rising costs, crashing revenues brought on by COVID-19The need to preserve cash is becoming more acute amid plummeting revenues and rising costs. Leaders and industry consultants are getting creative in search of solutions. Apr 22 20April 22, 2020Article at hfma.org
Providence deploys technology, analytics in response to the coronavirus pandemicIn Washington state, one of the epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic, Providence has enhanced its response by taking advantage of new technology. Apr 01 20April 01, 2020Article at hfma.org