Kelly Gooch

Top-paid specialties for nurse practitioners, physician assistants

09/09/2025

Compensation for physician assistants and nurse practitioners varies across specialties, according to a survey conducted by consulting firm SullivanCotter The “2025 Advanced Practice Provider Compensation and Productivity Survey” draws data from more than 785 health systems, hospitals and physician group practices representing more than 155,000 certified anesthesiologist assistants, certified nurse…

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Disaster preparedness in 2025: Recommendations for healthcare chief executive officers

09/09/2025

September is National Preparedness Month, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies. The American College of Healthcare Executives advises healthcare executives to actively participate in disaster preparedness for natural and man-made disasters. This advice has never been more relevant as healthcare organizations plan for the…

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The next phase in virtual nursing

09/09/2025

The face of a nurse now appears on a television screen in hundreds of rooms at Jackson, Mich.-based Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. From a command center down the hall, the nurse conducts safety checks, reviews charts and helps patients prepare for discharge — all without ever crossing the threshold. This…

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Hospital group urges federal probe of drugmakers’ 340B rebate models: 5 notes

09/08/2025

The American Hospital Association is calling on federal regulators to launch an antitrust investigation into its claims of drug manufacturers’ actions regarding 340B rebate models.  In a letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, the AHA accused several pharmaceutical giants of undermining the 340B drug…

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WHO adds GLP-1s to essential medications list

09/08/2025

The World Health Organization has updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children, adding drugs for cancer, diabetes, obesity and other conditions.  Among the additions are GLP-1 receptor agonists semaglutide, dulaglutide and liraglutide, along with tirzepatide, used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to…

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FTC drops appeals of noncompete ban

09/08/2025

The Federal Trade Commission on Sept. 5 voted 3-1 to dismiss its appeals in two legal challenges to its 2024 rule banning noncompete agreements in employment contracts. On Sept. 5, the agency dismissed appeals in Ryan, LLC v. FTC and Properties of the Villages v. FTC and acceded to the…

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OBBBA impact could cost hospitals $25B a year: Report

09/08/2025

Hospitals nationwide could see annual revenue losses of up to $25 billion through Medicaid losses stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to a new analysis from Kodiak Solutions. The law, passed July 4, cuts about $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade, making it the largest…

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Hackers leave ransom note after cyberattack at Georgia hospital

09/08/2025

Jesup, Ga.-based Wayne Memorial Hospital said it received a ransom note after a June 2024 cyberattack that allowed hackers to access some patient information. In a Sept. 7 notice filed with the Maine attorney general’s office, the hospital said an unauthorized party gained access to its network, encrypted some files…

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FDA greenlights trial for pig kidney transplant

09/08/2025

Mass General Brigham, based in Somerville, Mass., and eGenesis have received FDA approval for a clinical trial testing genetically engineered pig kidneys.  The trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered pig kidney, after 24 weeks post-procedure, according to a Sept. 8 news release from…

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From niche to routine: How genetic testing is reshaping everyday care

09/08/2025

Key Takeaways Mainstreaming genetics – Testing now guides real-time treatment. New care models – Clinicians empowered, workflows optimized. Education & coverage – Training gaps and reimbursement hurdles persist. AI with oversight – Scales insights but needs human validation. Genetic testing is rapidly moving genomics from a niche specialty to becoming…

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Free CNA training program targets staffing gaps, nurse retention at CHI Health 

09/08/2025

Omaha, Neb.-based CHI Health is building its own pipeline of clinical support staff through a new program that offers free training, certification and guaranteed employment to aspiring certified nursing assistants.  The goal of the CNA Advance Program is twofold: Develop an internal pipeline of highly skilled CNAs and strengthen support…

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Missouri system to launch digital patient forms

09/08/2025

West Plains, Mo.-based Ozarks Healthcare will roll out digital preregistration and health forms for patients beginning Sept. 15.  The system serves more than 160,000 residents across an eight-county region in south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. Its 114-bed hospital and affiliated clinics will be part of the rollout. Patients will be…

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US fall mortality rises — are prescription drugs to blame?

09/08/2025

The fall mortality rate among older adults in the U.S. has more than tripled over the last 30 years, despite steadily decreasing in other high-income countries, according to an opinion paper published Aug. 8 in JAMA Health Forum.  One possible explanation for the discrepancy could be the higher level of…

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Why ‘hospitality’ is more than a buzzword for this 21-hospital system 

09/08/2025

Cliff Megerian, MD, has served as CEO of Cleveland-based University Hospitals for nearly five years, overseeing a $6.4 billion health system that spans 21 hospitals across 22 counties in Northeast Ohio. Under his leadership, the system has prioritized growth, culture and a redefined patient experience rooted in hospitality — a…

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Details emerge on Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates

09/08/2025

Officials with the Florida Department of Health anticipate new rules to end school-based vaccine requirements to take effect in 90 days, beginning with chickenpox and immunizations for other diseases.  On Sept. 3, the state’s surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, said Florida would move to scrap all vaccine mandates in…

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Hospital margins slide to 2.6% average, profitability declines: 6 notes

09/08/2025

Hospital finances continued to show signs of strain in July, with national operating margins slipping from recent highs and profitability pressures mounting. Nationally, average margins are still up year over year for nonprofit hospitals, but digging deeper into operating revenue and expenses shows challenges. “While performance has generally been strong…

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Which states are happiest?

09/08/2025

Hawaii is the happiest state while West Virginia comes in at the bottom of the list, according to a Sept. 8 report from WalletHub.  The personal finance website determined a state’s happiness level using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CDC and other publicly…

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Medicaid + health system liquidity: 10 notes

09/05/2025

Health systems gauge financial strength on a variety of metrics, with one of the key indicators being days cash on hand. While the average days cash on hand has improved in the last year, according to Strata’s “Performance Trends Report: Market Insights from Q2 2025,” eminent changes to the Medicaid…

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US maternity care cuts continue to deepen

09/05/2025

During a Sept. 4 Senate Finance Committee hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden said that impending healthcare cuts from the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill are already having a lasting impact on communities, such as pushing hospitals to scale back critical services like…

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27 large health systems growing bigger

09/05/2025

As merger and acquisition activity picks up post-pandemic, dozens of large health systems are expanding their footprints — adding hospitals, building regional dominance and solidifying national reach. Here are 27 large health systems that have grown in quarters or are planning strategic mergers or acquisitions this year: Editor’s note: This…

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4 things to know about 2025’s pay raise outlook

09/05/2025

One-third of companies across industries have reduced their planned salary budgets for 2025 due to economic uncertainty, according to a survey from Korn Ferry. While dozens of hospitals and health systems have announced pay raises for employees in 2025, some workers remain pessimistic about the likelihood of seeing a raise…

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HCA takes safety ‘field trips’ to other industries

09/05/2025

To increase patient safety, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare takes staff on “field trips” to learn from other high-risk industries, such as chemical manufacturing, according to an American Hospital Association podcast published Sept. 3.  Randy Fagin, MD, chief quality officer of HCA, said the system is on par and above healthcare…

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Executives, employees differ on economic outlook: LinkedIn

09/05/2025

Executives across U.S. industries remain more optimistic about economic conditions than employees, according to a Sept. 4 LinkedIn News post. The findings are based on surveys of 1,903 U.S. employees conducted on LinkedIn between June 14 and 27, and 2,881 LinkedIn users at the vice president level or higher surveyed…

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