Jay Asser

Boston

Content Specialist and Editor at HealthLeaders

I write stuff. Content/editor @HealthLeaders. Previous: @Sport360, @celticsblog, @SBNation, @MDCollegian. For me... the action is the juice

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Articles

How Hospital CEOs Are Reimagining Workforce Strategies

2 days ago | psqh.com | Jay Asser

By Jay AsserIn the face of ongoing workforce shortages and rising labor costs, hospital CEOs are revamping their approach to designing and building teams. Whether it's investing in education partnerships, strengthening nurse residencies, or responding to the evolving needs of younger generations, hospital leaders are thinking creatively about workforce sustainability.
How Hospital CEOs Are Reimagining Workforce Strategies

3 days ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Leaders recognize they must adjust with the times to improve their recruitment and retention efforts. Hospital and health system CEOs have no choice but to be more innovative with staffing models. Organizations are investing in education partnerships and residency programs to secure long-term talent and boost retention. Leaders are tailoring communication, feedback, and mental health support to better engage millennial and Gen Z staff.
Ascension Nearing $3.9B Deal for AmSurg to Expand Outpatient Care

4 days ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

The Catholic nonprofit is reportedly close to adding AmSurg’s network of more than 250 surgery centers. Ascension is nearing a $3.9B deal to acquire AmSurg, expanding its outpatient footprint as it partly pivots from inpatient operations. AmSurg’s 250-plus surgery centers across 34 states would enhance Ascension’s ability to provide lower-cost surgical options.
Infographic: 3 Trends Impacting Children’s Hospital CEOs

6 days ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Nemours Children’s Health CEO R. Lawrence Moss shares his outlook on the changing dynamics of pediatric care. Prioritizing whole child health and preventive models can allow the industry to reap long-term benefits with health outcomes and spending. Hospitals will focus more on acute care on the inpatient side, while ramping up investment in pediatric care at home. Children’s health is shifting on a granular level, with hospitals continuing to evolve to meet the demands of care settings.
PeaceHealth to Eliminate 1% of Workforce, Pause Nonclinical Hiring

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Another health system is going down the road of major layoffs and citing financial headwinds for the decision. PeaceHealth will cut 1% of its 16,000-person workforce and freeze nonclinical hiring in 2025 due to financial strain. The Oregon Nurses Association opposes the cuts, warning of negative impacts on patient care and transparency. In the face of financial uncertainty, PeaceHealth is taking a significant step to slim down its workforce.
3 Focus Areas Hospital CEOs Are Prioritizing in 2025

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

CEOs will convene to discuss strategies and best practices to operate effectively in a new era of healthcare. The first half of 2025 has thrown more uncertainty at hospital CEOs amid an already-challenging environment. Between potential policy changes, financial headwinds, and regulatory concerns, hospitals and health systems everywhere are forced to navigate a landscape that is shifting constantly and often without warning.
3 Workforce Trends Impacting Hospital CEOs

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

From layoffs to strategies for improving retention, here's what leaders need to be following regarding the workforce. Layoffs and hiring freezes are increasing as hospitals struggle with slim margins and rising labor costs. Leadership turnover is accelerating, with many executives planning to leave in the next year while hospitals are restructuring. Employee engagement, especially among younger generations, is critical for retention and battling turnover.
Hospitals Are Losing Money on Physicians. Here's How CEOs Can Respond.

2 weeks ago | psqh.com | Jay Asser

By Jay AsserHospitals have long accepted physician losses, but that mindset is becoming untenable as rising employment costs continue to add to the significant financial strain many organizations face. Though employing physicians-regardless of profitability-can help hospitals achieve strategic goals and better serve their communities, CEOs should evaluate whether these physicians are consistently generating losses and consider alternative arrangements.
Hospitals Are Losing Money on Physicians. Here's How CEOs Can Respond.

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Leaders must change their approach to the employment of physicians and the acquisition of their practices. Hospitals are losing $306,792 per physician every year, Kaufman Hall found, because of reimbursement challenges, a focus on volume over margin, and integration costs. Hospitals can mitigate the rising costs of employing physicians by seeking out partnerships with nontraditional entities like ambulatory surgery centers and federally qualified health center look-alikes.
Infographic: 3 Keys for Hospital CEO Financial Stewardship

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | Jay Asser

Tight margins and rising costs are threatening the sustainability of hospital and health systems. Hospital leaders should always be considering strategies for growth to bring in more revenue to help cover rising expenses. At the same time, cutting costs where possible can eliminate inefficiencies and significantly improve financial health.