August 2023 Issue of Becker's Hospital Review
ON THE COVER
Jandel Allen-Davis, MD. President and CEO of Craig Hospital
Two terms that have struck a nerve with Becker's audience in the past year are "imposter syndrome" and the "glass cliff."
Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD. Chief quality and Clinical transformation officer at University Hospitals
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has launched a $10 million innovation effort to identify, test and scale solutions for some of healthcare's biggest problems, the organization said June 28.
Doug Bruce, MD. Chief clinical integration officer at MetroHealth
Each generation views the world differently, and there are some communication gaps administrators and systems have not yet bridged with younger physicians, Doug Bruce, MD, chief clinical integration officer at Cleveland-based MetroHealth, recently told Becker's.
Gene Finley. CFO at J Paul Jones Hospital
As the Federal Reserve navigates a "soft landing" and the job market cools, recession fears are easing among some economists.
Should hospitals worry about a recession? Maybe, CFOs say
As the Federal Reserve navigates a "soft landing" and the job market cools, recession fears are easing among some economists.
Which C-suite leaders are getting promoted to CEO?
As CEO exits continue to climb, some hospitals and health systems are looking internally to fill the roles they leave behind. But in a C-suite full of talent, who is best poised to take the helm?
Where have all the preceptors gone? Nurse leaders offer strategies to build a pipeline
Nurse leaders in hospitals and academia agree more nurse preceptors are needed to guide new graduates through their first year at the bedside.
The 'goldilocks' strategy: University Hospitals eyes fixes for healthcare's biggest issues
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has launched a $10 million innovation effort to identify, test and scale solutions for some of healthcare's biggest problems, the organization said June 28.
1 healthcare leader's plea: 'We need better connection between generations'
Each generation views the world differently, and there are some communication gaps administrators and systems have not yet bridged with younger physicians, Doug Bruce, MD, chief clinical integration officer at Cleveland-based MetroHealth, recently told Becker's.
CMS floats 2.2% cut to home health payments in 2024
CMS has proposed a 2.2 percent pay cut for home health providers next year, or an estimated $375 million less than 2023 levels.
Tampa General extends CEO's tenure 10 years
John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center doing business as Tampa General Hospital, has accepted an offer from the board that extends the terms of his employment agreement for another decade.
Leapfrog: Disparities persist at top-graded hospitals
Racial disparities in rates of adverse events persist even at the top-rated hospitals for safety, a new report from The Leapfrog Group shows.
What 3 health systems are charging for MyChart messages
A growing number of health systems are starting to charge patients for asking for their physicians' advice through online patient portals, such as MyChart. Here are some hospitals and health systems partaking in the trend:
Can CVS CEO Karen Lynch save healthcare?
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch, the "most powerful woman in business," has a chance to transform healthcare as the leader of the industry's second-largest company, Fortune reported June 7.
Imposter syndrome, glass cliffs: 1 hospital CEO on tackling challenges
Two terms that have struck a nerve with Becker's audience in the past year are "imposter syndrome" and the "glass cliff."
CFO / FINANCE
Should hospitals worry about a recession? Maybe, CFOs say
As the Federal Reserve navigates a "soft landing" and the job market cools, recession fears are easing among some economists.
Hospital finances hit turning point
Hospital finances showed signs of stabilizing in May amid slightly improving operating margins, declining expenses and notable increases in outpatient visits, according to Kaufman Hall's latest "National Flash Hospital Report," which is based on data from more than 1,300 hospitals.
MultiCare to lay off 200+ workers
MultiCare Health System, a 12-hospital organization based in Tacoma, Wash., will lay off 229 employees, or about 1 percent of its 23,000 staff members, including about two dozen leaders, as part of cost-cutting efforts, the health system said June 29.
CMS floats 2.2% cut to home health payments in 2024
CMS has proposed a 2.2 percent pay cut for home health providers next year, or an estimated $375 million less than 2023 levels.
Tenet taps AmerisourceBergen exec to succeed retiring CFO
Sun Park will assume the role of CFO at Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare in 2024 following the retirement of Dan Cancelmi.
CEO/STRATEGY
Which C-suite leaders are getting promoted to CEO?
As CEO exits continue to climb, some hospitals and health systems are looking internally to fill the roles they leave behind. But in a C-suite full of talent, who is best poised to take the helm?
Kansas hospital CEO fired after stretch of administrative leave
Brian Kirk was released from the CEO role at Norton (Kan.) County Hospital after being put on administrative leave and later reinstated.
Tampa General extends CEO's tenure 10 years
John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center doing business as Tampa General Hospital, has accepted an offer from the board that extends the terms of his employment agreement for another decade.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Where have all the preceptors gone? Nurse leaders offer strategies to build a pipeline
Nurse leaders in hospitals and academia agree more nurse preceptors are needed to guide new graduates through their first year at the bedside.
INNOVATION
The 'goldilocks' strategy: University Hospitals eyes fixes for healthcare's biggest issues
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has launched a $10 million innovation effort to identify, test and scale solutions for some of healthcare's biggest problems, the organization said June 28.
400+ patients mistakenly told they may have cancer due to software glitch
Grail, a company that developed blood tests to detect cancer, mistakenly sent approximately 400 customers letters saying they might be positive for the disease, The New York Times reported June 4.
CMO CARE DELIVERY
Leapfrog: Disparities persist at top-graded hospitals
Racial disparities in rates of adverse events persist even at the top-rated hospitals for safety, a new report from The Leapfrog Group shows.
1 healthcare leader's plea: 'We need better connection between generations'
Each generation views the world differently, and there are some communication gaps administrators and systems have not yet bridged with younger physicians, Doug Bruce, MD, chief clinical integration officer at Cleveland-based MetroHealth, recently told Becker's.
CIO / Health IT
What 3 health systems are charging for MyChart messages
A growing number of health systems are starting to charge patients for asking for their physicians' advice through online patient portals, such as MyChart. Here are some hospitals and health systems partaking in the trend:
'It's the principle of the matter': Why a Tennessee medical center said it didn't pay hackers
A "sophisticated criminal cyberattack" may have breached the data of 559,000 patients at Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter, the healthcare provider said.
10 most hacked passwords
Fifty percent of the most common passwords in the U.S. are also among the most hacked passwords, according to SafetyDetectives.com.
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
Imposter syndrome, glass cliffs: 1 hospital CEO on tackling challenges
Two terms that have struck a nerve with Becker's audience in the past year are "imposter syndrome" and the "glass cliff."
Biden announces leader of the CDC
The Biden administration announced June 16 that President Joe Biden will appoint Mandy Cohen, MD, former North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services secretary, director of the CDC.
9 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's since June 29:
Can CVS CEO Karen Lynch save healthcare?
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch, the "most powerful woman in business," has a chance to transform healthcare as the leader of the industry's second-largest company, Fortune reported June 7.