Insights and Analysis

Insights and analysis of prominent health care issues by the 黑料正能量 Association.

The challenge of aligning with government payment models often hampers progress, but alternate care systems have potential to ally incentives and coordinate care, which could dramatically reduce costs.
John W. Bluford III, an epidemiologist, administrator, hospital CEO and founder of the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, demonstrated throughout his career that a strong work ethic and commitment to serve can lead to life-fulfilling opportunities.
To help patients with transportation issues, Denver Health offers free bus tickets, cab vouchers, and a private car service through a vehicle donated by Oprah Winfrey.
Twenty states this week asked a federal court to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional because the recent Tax Cut and Jobs Act repealed the tax penalty enforcing the ACA's individual mandate.
The changing health care landscape requires new approaches to workforce planning and development.
AHA board member John Haupert says 鈥渢aking on the cost issue鈥 is a big part of the AHA board鈥檚 ongoing focus on value.
The American Association of Kidney Patients awarded Nancy Uhland, a George Washington University nurse practitioner, what some consider to be the highest honor for kidney health professionals.
In an effort to change patients鈥 behavior, the hospital last year teamed up with Cambridge-Mass.-based Twine Health to launch an apps-based initiative that allows caregivers to check in with their patients and help them follow through on their health goals. 
Below are some leadership changes announced recently by hospitals and health systems.
Below are six actions everyone can take to address burnout in their organization while helping themselves and colleagues on the road to resilience.