Operations
The nursing shortage has negatively affected workloads for 88 percent of nurses in 2018, up significantly from 62 percent in 2016.
Contract extension avoids out-of-network surprise bills for UnitedHealthcare beneficiaries using emergency room services staffed by Envision physicians.
Edward Klatt, a pathology expert at Mercer University School of Medicine says system leaders must be all in on pinpointing and promoting better coping skills.
The agency is allowing those who get a message from the marketplace call center to enroll in a plan after the December 15 deadline.
Millions of consumers receiving surprise medical bills blame their insurer or provider.
Jefferson Health's Robert Neff said that after breaking through that barrier hiring executives should focus on training and building a team with appropriate experience.
Common causes of EHR-related stress include too little time for documentation, time spent at home managing records and tricky user interfaces.
Of the 3.2 million consumers selecting plans, 75 percent are renewing their coverage.
Marc Harrison said the escalation process, which includes daily huddles with all levels of staff, has provided operational clarity, improved safety.
The downcast outlook is due largely to ongoing operational weaknesses, which have evolved into a fundamental shift in the sector.