Giles Bruce – Becker’s Health IT Kaiser Permanente’s partnership with Target shows that health systems don’t have to sacrifice quality of care for convenience, a Permanente Federation executive wrote in Medical Economics. The Oakland, Calif.-based health system has 35 clinics at Target stores in southern California, offering patients the type of easy-to-access retail healthcare they […]
Paige Twenter – Becker’s Since the 2012-13 school year, pharmacy schools have seen fewer applicants for PharmD programs. Hospital leaders have taken notice. Twelve years ago, 17,617 people applied to PharmD programs with the Pharmacy College Application Service, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. In the 2022-23 school year, following a steady
Helping individuals feel grateful about themselves, their job and their organization. Healthcare Rewired May 20, 2024 Mark Clement, president/CEO of TriHealth in Cincinnati, Ohio, sent me a link to the video “Handle Hard Better.” The video is a talk by Kara Lawson, the women’s basketball coach at Duke. As I watched it, my own experiences
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— Efforts to “recruit more nurses are akin to fueling a car with a leaking gas tank,” one RN says by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today, The proportion of RNs planning to leave their position fell from 2022 to 2023, though planned departure rates, abusive or violent events, and unsafe conditions remained high, according
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Hospitals’ finances improved in April compared to both the month prior and the same time frame last year, according to a new report from Kaufman Hall. The report also noted that there is a widening gap between the highest- and lowest-performing organizations. By Katie Adams MedCity News on June 04, 2024 Hospitals’ finances improved in
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— Commissioners baffled by factors affecting Part D drug prices by Cheryl Clark, Contributing Writer, MedPage Why does one particular anti-psychotic drug cost $1.06 at one point of sale, and $102 at another? Members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) looked for answers to that tricky question at their meeting in Washington last week.
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Clinical Leadership A growing number of health systems are embracing four-day workweeks for nurse leaders — a strategy that has helped some boost recruitment, retention and staff engagement. Over the past year, the needs and well-being of nurse managers have come into focus, with hospitals and health systems taking a closer
Photo via Pexels If you’re a healthcare worker, you know how draining the job can be. While it can be a rewarding career, it can also get tiring. Unfortunately, burnout rates are high in healthcare. If your current position isn’t meeting your needs, it may be time to switch employers. Another option is to explore
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Kristin Kuchno – Becker’s Hospital Review Age diversity in the University of Kansas Health System’s leadership team is valued. It brings a “richness of opinions and discussions,” Terry Rusconi, chief culture officer of the system’s Kansas City division, told Becker’s. This blend of ages comes at a time when age trends within the workforce are
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Hospital Review A growing number of health systems are adding advanced practice providers to their executive teams as the sector sees significant job growth. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioner is the fastest-growing occupation in the country, with employment in the profession expected to grow 46%
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