Articles by Paul Barr

Take a deep dive into the innovations that hospitals are making across the country.

Telehealth and mobile technology are also on the radar of the American Hospital Association's Most Wired.

These tips help clinicians recognize and address those who are at risk.

Prescribing rates are down — with wide geographic variation — but opioid-related hospitalizations are up sharply among females.

Former banking executive leads Novant's consumer-facing efforts.

Company sees an opportunity in partnering with payers for certain populations.

Bringing innovation to the outside world helps keep health system fresh, says Aaron Martin, chief digital innovation officer.

Dennis Murphy, Indiana University Health CEO, describes how he is relying on a listening tour for managing the system.

Bringing behavioral health care into primary care supports the goal of reducing stigma, says Ann Schumacher, president of CHI Immanuel Health in Omaha, Neb.

Innovation is growing more important to the hospital field, and H&HN's May issue offers a number of ways to learn how to do it, says News Editor Paul Barr.

Wright Lassiter III, president and CEO of Henry Ford, identifies some of the major topics attracting buzz at the AHA Annual Meeting this week.

The future of Medicaid is the organization's most pressing concern, says Betsy Ryan, president and CEO.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is also boosting the authority of advanced practice nurses.

Coverage, community and equity of care are targeted for emphasis, says Woods in investiture address.

Gathering offers chance to influence happenings in Washington, D.C.

Use of physician assistants as hospitalists at Scott & White Medical Center is up about 130 percent in three years.

Marc Harrison describes the health system's approach to creating incentives for patients and providers.

Four resources for hospital leaders managing change, plus a sendoff for retiring Editorial Director Bill Santamour.

Plus, more men are moving into nurse careers, and how one Pennsylvania nurse is tackling ageism, all in our weekly roundup of nurse news you may have missed.

The investor-owned system relies on staff and patients to guide efforts to maintain an environment conducive to safety.