Jay Asser

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Executives are rethinking strategies to navigate in an increasingly uncertain landscape, a new report reveals. Healthcare feels policy pressure more intensely than other industries, with 61% of healthcare leaders citing U.S. economic policy as a top driver for short-term strategy shifts, PwC’s survey found. Cybersecurity and labor shortages are among healthcare’s top concerns, with 90% of executives worried about cyberattacks and 80% citing challenges accessing skilled labor.

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

The move to divide the business into six divisions comes after the company experienced a string of executive exits. Amazon has restructured its healthcare arm into six units to streamline operations and accelerate innovation amid executive turnover and mixed results. The reorganization serves Amazon’s desire to respond faster to market demands and patient needs through clearer division of responsibilities and leadership.

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Prioritizing safety helps protect staff from harm and demonstrates leadership’s commitment to their well-being. KEY TAKEAWAYS Create a calm, empathetic environment through design, staff training, and open communication to reduce the risk of violence. Use technology like facial recognition and wearable panic buttons to proactively protect staff.

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Hospitals showed resilience over the first four months of the year, even as cost pressures persisted. Hospital operating margins rose to 3.3% year-to-date, up 6% from last year, Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report found. Patient volumes and throughput improved, with shorter stays and higher discharges leading to more efficiency. Expenses grew 7% year-over-year, led by supply and labor costs, keeping financial strain high despite revenue gains.

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Hospitals showed resilience over the first four months of the year, even as cost pressures persisted. Hospital operating margins rose to 3.3% year-to-date, up 6% from last year, Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report found. Patient volumes and throughput improved, with shorter stays and higher discharges leading to more efficiency. Expenses grew 7% year-over-year, led by supply and labor costs, keeping financial strain high despite revenue gains.