Insights and Analysis
Insights and analysis of prominent health care issues by the American Hospital Association.
New CEOs at Rutland Regional Medical Center, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Northwest Texas Healthcare System; executive vice president at Henry Ford Health System; and chief experience officer at Scripps Health.
Also in this week’s roundup: Intermountain Healthcare’s efforts to extend medical services outside of traditional hospital walls; and a new survey showing more patients wanting access to digital health care.
Brown discusses challenges of a major merger and shares thoughts on effective governance, leadership style and shaping corporate culture.
Physician burnout is a silent epidemic that poses serious challenges to patient health and our health care system. But we rarely talk about it, especially the physicians.
The two health systems made significant advancements in the last year to reduce care disparities in their organizations. Health leaders will delve into similar themes at the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity's National Leadership Conference in June.
ERM provides a comprehensive, holistic approach that can help hospitals, health systems and their boards better anticipate, recognize and address the many risks associated with the transformational changes occurring in the field.
AONE member Sue Hassmiller, senior adviser for nursing at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, spoke at the official U.S. launch of a global campaign spearheaded by the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization.
This case study is from “Housing and the Role of Hospitals,” which offers strategies and case examples to help hospitals and health systems address housing issues in their communities. For more information and to access the full guide, click here.
The challenge of aligning with government payment models often hampers progress, but alternate care systems have potential to ally incentives and coordinate care, which could dramatically reduce costs.
John W. Bluford III, an epidemiologist, administrator, hospital CEO and founder of the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, demonstrated throughout his career that a strong work ethic and commitment to serve can lead to life-fulfilling opportunities.