Plus: Trump pushes psychedelics for mental health April 20, 2026 1. Federal research funding slowdown hits NIH grant pipeline: 4 notes Full story 2. Physician pay gaps by gender, race Full story 3. You encounter risks, challenges and unintended outcomes…
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Plus: Calif. hospital CEO steps down April 17, 2026 1. CDC director nominee has UnitedHealth ties Full story 2. Alaska hospital cancels surgeries after OR closet fire Full story 3. Fragmented rev cycle workflows create chaos clinicians feel daily. How…
Plus: White House eyes CDC director pick: Report April 16, 2026 1. How 5 systems are recruiting more physicians without raising pay Full story 2. 1 year in, California hospitals navigate healthcare wage law's ripple effects Full story 3. When…
Plus: AdventHealth’s workforce upskilling model April 15, 2026 1. 24 patients evacuated, surgeries rescheduled after fire at Boston hospital Full story 2. The hospitals heading off a pediatric care crisis Full story 3. Want to take Leader Standard Work from idea to action…
Plus: 4th state recognizes PAs as ‘physician associates’ April 14, 2026 1. Lawsuit claims Dartmouth executive was fired for raising supply chain safety concerns Full story 2. 5 top patient safety hospitals on initiatives that work Full story 3. 4…
Plus: Jefferson’s bold bet on same-day cancer care April 13, 2026 1. 6 discharge lounge best practices Full story 2. 10 factors that determine physician incentive bonuses Full story 3. From monthslong surgical backlog to ROI in 6 months. How…
Plus: Physician loyalty as a margin strategy May 6, 2026 1. Where are Leapfrog's 11 straight-'A' hospitals? Full story 2. Where are Leapfrog's 5 'F' hospitals? Full story 3. Insights from three health system leaders and ISMP on the future…
Plus: UnitedHealthcare cuts prior auths 30% May 5, 2026 1. HHS outlines plan to curb 'psychiatric prescribing': 5 things to know Full story 2. Wellstar achieves 40% drop in physician distress Full story 3. WakeMed created 10%+ more capacity without…
May 4, 2026 1. Alabama hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Full story 2. White House reverses visa freeze for physicians: 6 notes Full story 3. 5 resources to sharpen operations, patient experience and care coordination. Learn more. 4.…
Plus: New Orleans nurses to hold 6th strike in 2 years May 1, 2026 1. 'Profoundly dismayed': 5 medical groups slam Education Department's loan cap, professional degree ruling Full story 2. The 10 highest-paying physician specialties in the last 5…
