Patients entrust their lives to hospitals every day. But a hidden danger lurks in the shadows: unauthorized access to patients, pharmaceuticals and other critical supplies, and IT networks of the like.

Distalmotion’s Dexter Surgical Robot opens an entirely new era for soft tissue robotics in the outpatient setting and ambulatory surgery centers that will have immediate benefit for patients.

Navigating healthcare economics and system growth demands nimble leadership that is both mindful of market constraints yet sensitive to patient needs. To meet these demands, Joseph Bosco III, MD, of New York City-based NYU Langone Health, counts intelligent integration and providing access where patients live as key strategies in achieving the system's goals.

Financial challenges and market conditions are prompting healthcare organizations to redesign legacy revenue cycle management (RCM) workflows, remove costly steps and optimize claims for accelerated, data-driven, real-time settlement.

Ascension Florida, a nonprofit Catholic system, is ramping up efforts to expand access to high-quality, complex care for North Florida’s most vulnerable populations, with new facilities, advanced technologies, and a focus on keeping patients close to home, according to CEO Don King.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commure has been selected by HCA Healthcare, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, as the exclusive partner to develop and deploy an ambient AI platform across its network of healthcare professionals.

Now in her seventh year as president and CEO of Paramus, N.J.-based Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Deborah Visconi is prioritizing workforce retention and access to care.

Cleveland Clinic plans to expand care in Nevada with concierge medicine and executive health practices in Las Vegas.

Entering the South Carolina market is something that Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health was looking into, even when senior vice president Jason Bernd joined the health system almost 20 years ago. 

Rami Karjian, proven industry leader in healthcare operations and capacity, joins LeanTaaS as Head of the Operating Rooms business

It's been a tough year for retail companies looking to lean into healthcare delivery. 

Balancing Healthcare Data Security with Convenient Access Digital threats in healthcare are skyrocketing with more sophistication than ever – cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are estimated to have jumped nearly 54% since 20201. And in 2024 alone, 446 healthcare organizations reported a data breach of nearly 57 million identities2.

Cleveland Clinic and Tijuana, Mexico-based Hospital Angeles Health System have formed a joint advisory council to improve clinical and business operations across safety, quality and patient experience.

The Washington State Hospital Association hopes patients and visitors notice something when they hear an emergency call over the facility's loudspeaker: they can understand it.

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health has created a new company called Populance to support hospitals, physicians and health plans in advancing population health efforts. 

Ensemble Health Partners (Ensemble), the market leader in revenue cycle management for mid-sized to large healthcare organizations, announced today that is has been selected by Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) as their strategic revenue cycle management partner.

As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, hospitals and health systems will continue facing complex financial challenges and opportunities. While the healthcare sector has shown resilience in recovering from the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing pressures related to rising costs, workforce shortages, regulatory changes, and shifting reimbursement models remain significant concerns.

With only three months remaining in 2024, hospital and health systems are formulating their strategies for 2025 and beyond. Stephen Jones, MD, president and CEO of Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health, recently spoke with Becker's about the system's strategies on topics from capital investments to partnerships with community organizations.

Healthcare stands at a pivotal crossroads. The landscape is shifting from a traditional focus on treating diseases to a more holistic approach. As Conrad S. Emmerich, Chief Procurement Officer of Advocate Health recently highlighted in a webinar, “Healthcare is transforming to keeping people healthy rather than treating disease.”

Today, there are many factors threatening clinical workforce stability. Growing demands for healthcare services, ongoing provider shortages, and increasing burnout rates are making it hard to ensure consistent access to care. As healthcare leaders rethink staffing strategies to ensure clinical workforce stabilization, many are making the transition from outsourced to employed staffing models.