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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.
Why Are Home Health Agencies Ditching Telehealth?

5 days ago | psqh.com | Eric Wicklund

By Eric WicklundHome health agencies embraced telehealth during the COVID pandemic to support patient care, but a growing number are giving up on virtual care, saying it's too complicated for their patients and unsustainable. That's the key takeaway from a study commissioned by the National Institute on Aging and conducted by the University of California, Irvine, and several other universities.
Doctors Train AI on Preventing Heart Attacks

1 week ago | psqh.com | Eric Wicklund

By Eric WicklundAn AI tool that can detect inflammation in the coronary artery could help clinicians diagnose heart disease much earlier, even decades before the patient shows any outward signs of distress. CaRi-Heart Technology, developed by Connecticut-based Caristo Diagnostics, was recently given its own Category III CPT code by the American Medical Association's CPT Editorial Panel, an important step in the path to adoption after FDA approval and, just as important, payer reimbursement.
Is Your Organization Prepared for TEAM?

1 week ago | psqh.com | Jay Kumar

By Matt PhillionThe Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is set to launch on January 1, 2026, and healthcare providers face a looming deadline to prepare. This mandatory model is intended to advance the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's prior work on episode-based alternative payment models and will run for five years, ending in December 2030.
Survey: Physician Appointment Wait Times Surge 19% since 2022

1 week ago | psqh.com | John Commins

By John ComminsThe struggles of rural Americans to access physicians in designated healthcare deserts is well-documented. Now, a from clinician recruiters AMN Healthcare shows that urbanites face similar hurdles. On average, AMN's 2025 Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times found that it takes 31 days to schedule doctors' appointments in 15 of the nation's largest cities.
Get a Handle on Patient Flow at Your Hospitals

1 week ago | psqh.com | Christopher Cheney

By Christopher CheneyCarilion Clinic has mastered the intricacies of operating a command center and post-acute referral hub that manages patient transfers and efficiently transitions patients out of its hospitals for post-acute care. Like many health systems across the country, Carilion Clinic is grappling with patient volumes that stretch bed capacity. Under these circumstances, managing patient flow and patient transfers into and out of the health system are crucial.
What Does the Nursing Shortage Look Like Worldwide?

1 week ago | psqh.com | G Hatfield

By G HatfieldIn the U.S., industry leaders and experts often discuss the nursing shortage and its impact on the healthcare industry. Shortages can leave the entire workforce feeling burned out, resentful, and angry, and the impact on patient care is even greater. As CNOs work to recruit and retain nurses, both locally and internationally, it's important to understand that the nursing industry in the U.S. is only one piece of the puzzle.
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.
AdventHealth Taking Leap Forward in Standard of Care for Hypertension

2 weeks ago | psqh.com | Christopher Cheney

By Christopher CheneyAdventHealth is launching a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program to treat high blood pressure earlier and more consistently. High blood pressure can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, including heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, the AHA says.
The Exec: Secrets of Success in Clinical Care Leadership

2 weeks ago | psqh.com | Christopher Cheney

By Christopher CheneyThere are several elements to success in critical care leadership, including an understanding that critical care requires a team approach, the new director of the Department of Medicine at Westchester Medical Center Health Network says. In June, Ivor Douglas, MD, will become the director of the Department of Medicine at Westchester Medical Center Health Network and chair of the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College.