Insights

Some health systems may find themselves wondering if the retreat of both Walmart and Walgreens proves that primary care delivery is just too hard for disruptors to find success. read more

When it comes to patient safety, the right connection can make all the difference. Standardized connectors can help reduce medical tubing misconnections during the delivery of fluids, nutrition and m... read more

A servant leader needs to be intellectually curious and strive to learn more from their employees as they lead. Every moment spent with caregivers and colleagues is a learning and a teaching moment. read more

Purchased services represent a significant—but often unknown and overlooked—opportunity for cost savings. Discovering and quantifying the size of this opportunity requires a lot of detective work, bu... read more

CMS raises the bar for MA plan quality ratings, CVS announces corporate layoffs, and California passes healthcare AI legislation. read more

FTC sues PBMs over insulin pricing, a House bill would extend telehealth flexibilities, and HRSA awards contracts for the new organ transplant system. read more

Incorporating AI into the Physician Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) can improve how healthcare organizations monitor, evaluate and improve physician performance — directly impacting q... read more

A new conversation about founder mode vs. management mode is challenging conventional thinking about leadership styles and organizational structures. In a new blog, Ken Kaufman defines the characteri... read more

With a projected 3.81% drug price inflation rate for pharmaceuticals by the Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook, it's not surprising health system pharmacies are turning to formulary review as a way to m... read more

To effect change, you must provide respectful, equitable care, promote physical and emotional well-being, and develop partnerships to provide high quality maternal and infant care to build healthier ... read more

Leaders of publicly owned hospitals should make an ownership model analysis a regular part of their strategic planning process. While public ownership confers many advantages, this analysis will help... read more

HRSA warns Johnson & Johnson over 340B restrictions, a group of hospitals sues HHS to overturn DSH payment changes, and a CHS subsidiary expands its urgent care network. read more