Historically, hospitals and health systems have tended to view patient care through their own lens. Today, leading organizations recognize that healthcare works better when it actively incorporates patient perspectives. 

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health is restructuring leadership on the West Coast as it combines Saint Agnes Medical Center in California and Saint Alphonsus Health System in Idaho and Oregon into one regional ministry, according to a statement shared with Becker's May 4. 

Healthcare organizations face increasingly complex operational challenges as they navigate ever-evolving internal and external controls while also striving to ensure quality patient care.

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare officially changed its name to Sentara Health on May 4.

Healthcare organizations today are faced with multiple competing financial and operational challenges that make it difficult to strategically plan long-term.

Health systems, medical groups, and other healthcare entities frequently receive administrative and management services from management services organizations (MSOs) via a management services agreement (MSA).

Health systems are continuing to face extreme challenges. These include staffing shortages, operational complexities and margin pressures. In this environment, health systems often look to technology solutions to automate and improve efficiency. However, at times technology can add to an organization's challenges since attempting to deal with disparate point solutions can create more work and stress for burned-out staff, without resolving margin pressures.

Adventist Health Simi Valley, a leading medical institution in Southern California, is proud to announce the groundbreaking integration of Intuitive Hub, an innovative video and virtual collaboration technology, to its da Vinci surgery program.

While da Vinci-assisted surgery has gained traction within many healthcare systems, others are reluctant to embrace da Vinci-assisted surgery due to concerns about costs, implementation and value.

Although many health systems are exploring da Vinci-assisted surgery, the cost and complexity can be intimidating.

Customer respondents highlight LeanTaaS’ strong partnership, frequent collaboration, and focus on innovative product development and valuable outcomes.

Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving the West Coast and Hawaii, will lease portions of its corporate headquarters in Roseville, Calif., according to a news release shared with Becker's April 25. 

The Northern Inyo Healthcare District board of directors voted unanimously April 19 to enter into a six-month contract with CFO Stephen DelRossi to assume the role of interim CEO, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker's. 

Inflation and market pressure are making it difficult for many health systems to return to pre-pandemic levels of financial performance. To return to a stable financial environment means that executives must balance near-term demands with a broader strategic vision.

Healthcare continues to grapple with employee burnout, anticipated waves of retirements and limited prospective candidates with the requisite skills for both clinical and administrative positions. The healthcare “brain drain” is real and it presents challenges for Medicaid programs. As hiring and retaining state employees becomes harder and fewer providers participate in Medicaid programs, access to healthcare for states’ most vulnerable populations could be in jeopardy.

At the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago this year, executives from around the country gathered to discuss their most pressing issues and to learn from one another.

As a small group insurance broker, you are probably more aware than the average person that coverage can be costly, especially depending on the plans your clients purchase.

Climate change is a factor that continually affects health determinants and increases infection risk factors in regions across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. San Diego is no stranger to the effects, and local health systems are working to combat it.

Managing personal healthcare data has been an issue for years. Now, in the digital era, as more sources of data exist and as health records are electronically exchanged, data is more important than ever. Perhaps no aspect of data management is more important than identity — when identity is not correct, it can result in serious consequences.

Nursing shortages are a serious problem for hospitals and health systems across the country. One way to help alleviate this situation is to give nurses more control over when they work and how they claim their shifts.