South Carolina Medical School Helping to Address Primary Care Physician Shortage
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville has launched an innovative program to help address the primary care physician shortage in the Palmetto State.
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.
Preventing the Spread of Infection Through Pest Control
Understanding the common pests that affect healthcare facilities, how they enter, and the best strategies and techniques for prevention and mitigation is a critical component of protecting patient safety and wellbeing.
Study Finds Device Improves IV Safety and Injury Prevention
A recent study in a UK hospital found that a proprietary patient safety monitoring system, created by U.S.-based ivWatch, drastically reduced IV injuries, improved patient safety rates, and lowered costs to treat patients.
4 Observations from ViVE 2025 (So Far)
The message is clear. AI is affecting the industry at all levels, and health systems and hospitals need to have an enterprise-wide strategy in place to make sure they’re doing all they can to make that transition easier.
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.
Developing the Mobile Medical Vehicle of the Future
Mass General Brigham and the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah are taking part in a federally funded project to create a mobile medical vehicle designed to deliver hospital-level care in rural communities across the country.
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.
10 Strategies for Improving Employee Retention in Healthcare
Employee retention is a costly challenge in the healthcare industry, but there are effective strategies employers can apply to reduce turnover.