December 2023

Private equity acquisitions tied to adverse patient outcomes: Study

Alexis Kayser (Email) Patients treated at hospitals acquired by private equity firms are more likely to develop hospital-acquired conditions, according to a new study published in JAMA Dec. 26. The findings suggest poorer quality of inpatient care at facilities associated with private equity firms, which have acquired more than 200 acute care hospitals from non-private

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‘Health systems must accelerate their ability to transform’

Laura Dyrda (Twitter) Health systems have overcome many challenges in the last three years, and rapid transformation will continue for the next three driven by thinning margins, workforce shortages and technological advancements, according to executives at top health systems. Becker’s asked: What will be different about health systems in 2026? “The most successful health systems

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Viewpoint: Why hospital boards need more nurses

Mackenzie Bean (Twitter) – Thursday, December 14th, 2023 Hospitals and health systems lacking a nurse trustee on their boards are overlooking a valuable opportunity, Ellen Brzytwa, MSN, RN, said in an American Hospital Association podcast episode released Dec. 12. Ms. Brzytwa became the first nurse trustee for a hospital in the greater Cleveland area 45

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Mastering Medical Entrepreneurship: From Vision to Reality in Healthcare

Author Cheryl Conklin is a contributing writer. Visit her at WellnessCentral.info The journey to start a medical business is an ambitious endeavor that blends healthcare expertise with business acumen. This comprehensive guide from Nursing Academy will lead you through the pivotal steps needed to launch and sustain a successful medical practice. From developing a solid

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Will rising nurse pay mean higher healthcare costs? It’s complicated

Erica Carbajal and Jakob Emerson – Friday, December 15th, 2023 The year 2023 was full of labor union wins — in healthcare and beyond. Now hospitals nationwide must grapple with higher nurse salaries, teeing up further tensions with insurers, employers, and the potential for increased premiums. From Hollywood writers to healthcare workers, nearly 900,000 unionized

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