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Hospital-Owned Outpatient Pharmacies Are Filling a Critical Niche

A community survey became a game changer for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, Minn., when it discovered a lot of out-migration, says John Solheim, CEO.

An analysis of health system mergers and acquisitions indicates a continuation of the shift toward vertical integration via retail clinics, physician practices and digital resources, according to Accenture.

It took some getting used to for the physician staff, but the increased use of physician assistants and advanced practice nurses is working well for Chicago's Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, says Donna King, vice president of clinical operations and chief nurse executive.

In this week's Throwback Thursday, we go back to 1891, when segregation was commonplace and a black surgeon rallied supporters to open a 12-bed facility on Chicago's South Side.

New oncology treatments require leaders in cancer care to refocus their strategies and projections.

In this video, we take a look at the September 2015 issue of H&HN, and see why hospitals and health systems are delving into venture capitalism.

Better system design can lead to more efficient patient flow through the emergency department, getting patients into beds sooner.

Most Americans' hearts are older than their age

Executives and staff at Parkland Hospital in Dallas had been planning for the move to a new 862-bed hospital for more than a year. So, when the time came to transfer 626 patients in late August, everyone was prepared.