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Survey: AI reduces administrative burden, improves physician outlook

Editor's Note Physicians are feeling more optimistic about their profession and are beginning to see tangible benefits from AI in reducing administrative tasks, according to the latest Physician Sentiment Survey (PSS) from athenahealth. Physicians’ day-to-day outlook has improved in recent years despite ongoing concerns about US healthcare, the organization reported…

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By: Matt Danford
April 4, 2025
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OR Manager 2025 Career/Salary Survey offers opportunities to learn, give back

Editor's Note Diving deep into compensation trends, responsibilities, retirement planning, staffing, and more, OR Manager’s annual Career/Salary Survey is the best place to obtain insight about your peers job satisfaction and greatest challenges. However, we need your help to continue providing these insights—and we’re offering incentive beyond the knowledge that…

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By: Matt Danford
April 2, 2025
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Survey: Tariffs expected to increase hospital costs, disrupt supply chains

Editor's Note Rising tariff-related costs are expected to significantly impact hospital budgets and healthcare supply chains, according to a March 27 report in Becker’s Hospital Review. The article focuses on a recent survey conducted by Black Book Market Research in January before the US enacted 25% tariffs on Canadian and…

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By: Matt Danford
March 31, 2025
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GLP-1 drugs reshape surgery demand, threaten hospital revenue

Editor's Note The widespread adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could put revenue at risk across multiple service lines, according to a March 11 article in Becker’s Hospital Review. As a result, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face critical questions about how to adapt. The article…

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By: Matt Danford
March 14, 2025
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Survey: Health system CEOs prioritize regulation, workforce, technology investments

Editor's Note Health system executives cite regulatory uncertainty, workforce challenges, and technology investment as top priorities for the next five years, according survey data released February 26 by healthcare advisory firm Chartis. Based on responses from 61 US health system CEOs and chief security officers (CSOs) in December 2024, the…

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By: Matt Danford
March 13, 2025
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Healthgrades announces 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients

Editor's Note Recognizing hospitals that excel at providing top-quality care while preventing serious safety events, Healthgrades’ 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards distinguish 442 hospitals in 40 different states. Announced March 11, the awards are based on inpatient MedPAR data from 2021 to 2023. Recognized hospitals must meet clinical quality thresholds,…

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By: Matt Danford
March 12, 2025
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The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum accept patient safety, equity award applications

Editor's Note Applicants for the 2025 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards and the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity have until March 31 to submit, according to a recent announcement from The Joint Commission. There is no cost to apply.…

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By: Matt Danford
March 11, 2025
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OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons

Certain perioperative leaders stand out for their ability to inspire teams, drive innovation, and maintain excellence in patient care. Amid continued staffing shortages, technological change, and evolving patient needs, the recipients of the 2024 OR Manager Awards exemplify all these qualities and more. Nominated by their peers and recognized in…

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By: Matt Danford
January 31, 2025
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Health system leader survey respondents brace for 2025 shifts

Editor's Note Health system leaders expect to face mounting physician challenges, shifting reimbursement models, and new growth opportunities throughout this year, according to VMG Health’s Health System Leader Expectations survey. Based on responses from 73 health system leaders, the report highlights the sector’s key trends and priorities for 2025. Key…

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By: Matt Danford
January 27, 2025
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Initiative addresses nurses' underrepresentation in health media

Editor’s Note Despite being the largest healthcare workforce, nurses are cited in just 4% of health news stories, a statistic unchanged since 1997, according to researchers writing in the January issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration. However, a new initiative aims to change the equation. Titled Nurses’ Voices in…

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By: Matt Danford
January 27, 2025
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