The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently announced its decision to halt the rollout of the Oracle-Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system. This significant move is part of a major reset, aiming to address the various challenges faced during the implementation process. The primary goal of the Oracle-Cerner EHR system is to improve veterans’ quality of care with a patient-centric…

As rural hospitals and health systems remain a critical component of healthcare access for many in America, CEOS must be equipped with the knowledge and information needed to navigate the increasing threat of closures. In recent years, the threat of rural hospital closures has been a severe concern for healthcare CEOs, patients, and communities who depend on these hospitals for care and economic…

Healthcare CEOs, patients, and communities must understand rural hospitals’ unique challenges to ensure their long-term viability and sustainability.

Another healthcare mega-merger is in the works! Trinity Health and CommonSpirit Health have agreed to acquire MercyOne, a health system based in Iowa, to expand into the Midwestern region. This acquisition comes when healthcare providers are being pressured to combine and streamline operations to compete effectively. Trinity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives have run MercyOne. MercyOne will…

Hospitals are outsourcing often-unprofitable outpatient services for their poorest patients. This is done by establishing independent, nonprofit organizations to provide primary care. These clinics are known as federally qualified health center look-alikes