Insights and Analysis

Also in this weekly roundup of health care news: Northwell Health takes cafeteria cues from a Michelin-starred chef; you may have diabetes and not know it; and a new public safety crisis across the country.
St. John’s Hospitals in Oxnard, Calif., are ensuring local women get needed preventive cancer care regardless of their income status; Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford streamlines detection of developmental challenges in young people; and Canton, Ohio-based Aultman Health Foundation…
Also in this weekly roundup of nursing news: nurse rescues man who collapsed at church, and how nurses can keep their CPR skills sharp.
Also in this round of hospital and health system leadership changes: Josie Abboud named president and CEO of Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha, Neb., and Chris Self named president and CEO of Manchester Memorial Hospital in Kentucky.
Affordability is a top priority for the AHA, writes Chair-elect Brian Gragnolati. And we will continue our forward-thinking and leaning-in approach as we engage in a broader conversation on this issue throughout the association and health care field. See insights from AHA’s Sept. 20 forum; the next…
Next week, 29 unique ICD-10-CM codes will be available for data collection on adult or child forced labor or sexual exploitation, either confirmed or suspected. Learn more about the codes and how your team can begin using them.
Also in this weekly roundup of health care news: Dementia caregivers are gaining an edge; hospitals are addressing the social determinants of health; and the health care field pledges to reduce carbon emissions.
On Sept. 25, PBS will air "Faith – Hope – Science," a documentary on the Mayo Clinic by Ken Burns and long-time collaborators Erik and Christopher Ewers. Dan Beckham previews the film and takes a look at Mayo’s 150-year journey.
SHSMD’s annual conference will help those in the strategy professions – such as strategic planners, marketers, business developers and communicators – sharpen their skills in creating new experiences, forging innovative partnerships and driving organizational change and success.