Insights and Analysis

Mercyhealth operates an emergency shelter in southern Wisconsin that also offers outpatient, behavioral health and other support services.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, La., names CEO, and Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Michigan names CFO.
The University Medical Center of El Paso treated 15 victims after a shooting at a nearby store in August. Staff credit training for their quick and calm approach to the emergency.
Henry Ford's Women-Inspired Neighborhood program combines the expertise of community health workers with that of certified nurse midwives to connect patients with social services and community support, ultimately reducing preventable infant deaths.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Lake Chelan Community Hospital names CEO, and Geisinger names executive vice president.
Atrium Health Levine Childrens’ school-based virtual clinic makes it easier for children to prevent and manage their asthma symptoms.
Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del., is leading the way in implementing age-friendly care by adopting evidence-based practices called the 4Ms Framework. The John A. Hartford Foundation and Institute for Healthcare Improvement in partnership with the AHA and Catholic Health Association of…
In this AHA Stat Blog, Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of AHA’s Physician Alliance, discusses how one organization is addressing the root causes of workforce burnout to help busy physicians and other leaders thrive.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Meritus Health, Hagerstown, Md., selects CEO, and Brigham City (Utah) Community Hospital names CMO.
To help address social determinants of health, Cleveland-based MetroHealth opened the Institute for H.O.P.E. (Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment) to serve the local neighborhood and patients with resources such as computer and financial literacy training, a food pantry, legal…