Hospitals Facing High Occupancy, Could Experience Bed Shortage by 2032
The average US hospital occupancy rate is 11% higher after the pandemic and without changes to the hospitalization rate or staffed hospital bed supply, that figure could grow to the point hospitals experience a bed shortage, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Northwell Health CMO: Physicians Are Always the Captain of the Ship
There is a shortage of physicians across the country. To address these shortages, many health systems, hospitals, and physician practices have been turning to advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to fill the gap.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 123 – Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2025
On episode 123 of PSQH: The Podcast, Pete Reilly, practice leader and chief sales manager of Hub International’s North American healthcare practice, talks about healthcare trends for 2025.
Cedars-Sinai’s New AI Chief Digs Into the Data
AI may be all the rage these days, but Cedars-Sinai’s new Vice President and Chief Data and AI Officer says there’s a reason ‘data’ precedes ‘AI’ in his title. He points out that for AI to work as intended, it has to be based on good data, and so healthcare leaders need to understand all about data management and analysis before they dig into the potential.
Why CMOs Should Pay Attention to Physical Function Deficits
According to recent research, physical function impairments can help predict the risk of readmission. Addressing them could help healthcare leaders reduce readmissions within 30 days—and the reimbursement penalties of up to 3% that can come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for those returning patients.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 122 – The Growing Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians
On episode 122 of PSQH: The Podcast, Laura Kline, Senior VP of Business Development, TDC Group, talks about how advanced practice clinicians are taking on bigger roles in primary care delivery.
How Innovation Is Changing Length of Stay
New technologies like AI and concepts like remote patient monitoring and Hospital at Home are helping healthcare executives gain a better understanding of length of stay, and in turn they’re reducing costs and improving care management.
Improving Surgical Scalpels to Reduce Scarring and More
Hypertrophic scarring impacts 40% of patients after surgery and can lead to physical disfigurement, pain, psychological challenges, and more. A new type of surgical blade has the potential to significantly reduce hypertrophic scarring in post-surgical patients, according to a recent study.
The Exec: How to Excel in Physician Engagement
Physicians should have formal pathways to engage with a health system and contribute to decision-making, according to Karson. For example, there are two meetings every week at UMass Memorial Health with the 18 clinical department chairs.
SHEA Releases 10-Year Research Agenda Focusing on HAIs
To help combat this ongoing challenge, the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America has released a comprehensive 10-year research agenda aimed at reducing HAIs and improving outcomes for patients.