An enzyme known as PI3K gamma may be able to reduce organ and tissue damage in patients who have COVID-19 or drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, researchers at the University of California San Diego found.

FedEx has secured more than $500 million in quality healthcare agreements in fiscal 2024, the company said during a June earnings call.

"Yes, chef" mixed with "Yes, chief" for three days as the makers of "The Bear" filmed scenes in an Illinois hospital's waiting area, parking lot and a patient room fitted as a labor and delivery suite. 

Healthcare organizations must prioritize the healthcare experience of Gen Z and millennial patients with "new intensity and rigor," Press Ganey wrote in a June 26 report. These generations have far less brand loyalty and significantly higher expectations for fast, convenient care compared to previous generations. 

The healthcare industry rapidly embraced innovative solutions to navigate unprecedented supply chain challenges amid COVID-19. However, as the pandemic waned, so too has the pace of innovation, one supply chain expert told the Association of National Account Executives. 

Hospitals may see more lawsuits related to reimbursement regulations after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Chevron doctrine on June 28, overturning the precedent of deferring to federal agency interpretations during disputes, according to Moody's Investor Services.

Here are 53 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service released in 2024.

Omaha-based Nebraska Methodist Health System has promoted Josie Abboud, FACHE, president and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital, both in Omaha, to executive vice president of Methodist Health System, effective immediately. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has named Beverly Knapp, BSN, RN, COO of AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.).

Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Healthcare System has received $15 million in state funds to expand services and build a new cancer center in Kirksville, Mo., it announced July 2.

Callen Weispfennig is no longer hospital administrator for Essentia Health-Fosston (Minn.), part of Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health.

Amazon continues to build out its presence in healthcare as products and services evolve.

At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, research and patient care are inextricably linked. Our approach to research-driven patient care involves using the latest clinical findings and advances to inform how we provide care and facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Patients play a vital role in this process, too. By engaging them throughout our studies, we unlock insights that drive the development of cutting-edge therapies, diagnostics, and breakthrough discoveries that bring us closer to fulfilling our mission to end cancer.  

Patients diagnosed with certain abdominal cancers at Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Hollings Cancer Center can now get next-day access to follow-up care, the system announced July 2.

According to Mount Sinai's interim chief digital and information officer, all IT systems in healthcare will incorporate artificial intelligence within the next five years. 

Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:

WHO released the first clinical guidelines for tobacco cessation.

The American Hospital Association said raising tariffs on Chinese-made medical supplies could create more problems. 

Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Ind., seeking to merge are the first to test the state's certificate of public advantage (COPA) law, The Washington Post reported July 3. 

Burnout has been a pervasive challenge in healthcare for years, hitting record high levels among physicians in 2021, when nearly 63% reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. New survey data from the American Medical Association suggests progress is being made, with physician burnout rates falling below 50% for the first time in four years.