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Opinion > Kevin, M.D. — Our quest for self-improvement is failing by Claudia Finkelstein, MD March 18, 2023 I recently signed up for yet another program in my relentless quest for self-improvement (and perhaps recovery from decades of physician-hood). This one features Lisa Lahey, EdD, co-author of the book Immunity to Change. This is my

The administration says it seeks to bolster the IT posture of federal agencies by making "intentional investments at the right time" as well as address cybersecurity, health disparities and public health infrastructure needs. Improving the nation's cybersecurity Citing the Administration Cybersecurity Priorities for the 2024 Budget Memorandum, the Office of Management and Budget lays out

Some telling new statistics from the Qualtrics XM Institute's latest research on customer-facing employees show healthcare workers are less likely than the global average to say their teams are understaffed (7% versus 11%). But these workers are also far more likely to report they think of leaving their jobs multiple times per month, even with

Skip to main content Presbyterian Healthcare Services and UnityPoint Health announced plans Thursday to merge, creating an organization with roughly $11 billion in annual revenue. The combined nonprofit organization would have 48 hospitals, a health insurance plan offered through Presbyterian and 40,000 employees. The deal represents the latest consolidation play connecting cross-state health systems in

Opinion > Career Consult — Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers by Lisa Grabl February 26, 2023 Welcome to this week's edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what's next.The best employers in healthcare, according to Forbes

In almost every European country, the healthcare sector struggles with staff shortages. The Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis have caused healthcare to lose many professionals. The demand for care is as high as ever, and with the current ageing population, that demand will only increase. Reason enough, then, for healthcare to look for smart

Skip to main content February 23, 2023 04:06 PM Amazon has not been shy about its intentions to disrupt healthcare.  The tech giant’s $3.9 billion acquisition of primary care company One Medical, which closed Wednesday, is the latest in a series of moves from a company determined to stake its claim in healthcare. In a

Skip to main content February 20, 2023 05:00 AM Organ procurement first responders move a packaged kidney one step closer to its final destination. Time is critical when it comes to facilitating organ transplants. Unpredictable ambulance diversions, flight cancellations and severe weather can hinder efforts to bring lifesaving organs to patients in need. Kidneys can