Jefferson Health consolidates organization amid financial challenges Jefferson Health consolidates organization amid financial challenges Jefferson Health consolidates organization amid financial challenges

Jefferson Health consolidates organization amid financial challenges

Dr. Joseph Cacchione is making the changes four months after taking over as CEO of Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University.

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High adverse event rate paints ‘serious’ picture of inpatient harmHigh adverse event rate paints ‘serious’ picture of inpatient harmHigh adverse event rate paints ‘serious’ picture of inpatient harm

High adverse event rate paints ‘serious’ picture of inpatient harm

About 7% of patient admissions to U.S. hospitals result in preventable adverse events, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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AARP data shows COVID booster rates low for nursing home residents, staffAARP data shows COVID booster rates low for nursing home residents, staffAARP data shows COVID booster rates low for nursing home residents, staff

AARP data shows COVID booster rates low for nursing home residents, staff

Only 47% of nursing home residents were fully up-to-date and had received the bivalent COVID booster in the four weeks preceding December 18, according to AARP.

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New MetroHealth CEO targets health inequity New MetroHealth CEO targets health inequity New MetroHealth CEO targets health inequity

New MetroHealth CEO targets health inequity

Steed, formerly chief operating officer of Sinai Chicago, began her role as MetroHealth CEO Dec. 5.

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Verily cuts 15% of staff, shakes up exec team Verily cuts 15% of staff, shakes up exec team Verily cuts 15% of staff, shakes up exec team

Verily cuts 15% of staff, shakes up exec team

 Co-founder and chief medical officer Dr. Jessica Mega will be replaced by Dr. Amy Abernethy, a former FDA official.

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Nurses at 2 NY hospitals return to work after 3-day strikeNurses at 2 NY hospitals return to work after 3-day strikeNurses at 2 NY hospitals return to work after 3-day strike

Nurses at 2 NY hospitals return to work after 3-day strike

The New York State Nurses Association stressed staffing levels as a key concern, saying that pandemic-fatigued nurses are stretched far too thin.

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Fitch: 2023 could be turning point for nonprofit health systemsFitch: 2023 could be turning point for nonprofit health systemsFitch: 2023 could be turning point for nonprofit health systems

Fitch: 2023 could be turning point for nonprofit health systems

Nonprofit healthcare systems are in for a tough year, but a Fitch Ratings report released Wednesday projects even the hardest-hit providers may start to see gradual improvements in the coming months.

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J.P. Morgan healthcare conference opens for Day 3J.P. Morgan healthcare conference opens for Day 3J.P. Morgan healthcare conference opens for Day 3

J.P. Morgan healthcare conference opens for Day 3

Now on its third day, the 41st annual conference will include presenters from insurers and many others.

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Sterigenics to pay $408M in ethylene oxide settlementSterigenics to pay $408M in ethylene oxide settlementSterigenics to pay $408M in ethylene oxide settlement

Sterigenics to pay $408M in ethylene oxide settlement

The company looks to resolve 870 claims related to its now-shuttered plant located in Willowbrook, Illinois.

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J.P. Morgan 2023 healthcare conference launches into 2nd dayJ.P. Morgan 2023 healthcare conference launches into 2nd dayJ.P. Morgan 2023 healthcare conference launches into 2nd day

J.P. Morgan 2023 healthcare conference launches into 2nd day

After Centene, Oak Street Health and CommonSpirit's presentations on Day One, the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Health Conference enters its second day.

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