Whittier, Calif.-based PIH Health has named Donna Rolin vice president of ancillary services at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. In the role, Ms. Rolin will oversee cardiology, catheterization lab, radiology and interventional radiology, respiratory, neurology operations and physical medicine services…
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A nurse in Progress, Pa., alleges that she was fired from her position at Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health after reporting a medical assistant who was illegally making treatment decisions for patients. According to court documents obtained by Becker’s, Stephanie…
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS program recognized 51 hospital-affiliated emergency medical services for excellence in prehospital heart care. The Lifeline recognition focuses on quality of care and outcomes for prehospital stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest patients. These…
Staffing challenges in healthcare are not evenly distributed, and the systems that recognize that are gaining ground. In many organizations, a small number of units, departments or facilities drive a disproportionate share of vacancies, turnover and premium labor spend. Systemwide…
Jun 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP, CDE
- Nichole Stewart, MHA
- Taryn Coates
- Jim Hein
Up to 85% of claim denials trace back to the 12 minutes a clinician spends with a patient in the exam room. Health systems have invested heavily in clearinghouses, billing systems and denial management. Yet the most critical moment in…
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- Umar Bowers
- Katie Prevas
- Josh Margulies
Every day, provider organizations lose patients they never realize they’ve missed. Patients with open referrals, overdue preventive care, unrebooked no-shows and unresolved balances often fall out of the system entirely. Staff shortages and fragmented workflows make proactive outreach difficult to…
Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Jon Wang
- Sam Walters
- Parinita Amin, MD
Workplace violence prevention (WPV) has become a priority across healthcare, with organizations investing in committees, reporting processes, and formal programs. Yet despite this progress, many efforts focus solely on physical skills, without addressing staff readiness. Inconsistent adoption, competing priorities, and…
Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Susan Driscoll
- Don Krohn
- Gina Skjerseth
Sterile processing departments and operating rooms often hit a breaking point before real change occurs. Emplify Health by Gundersen acted earlier. Leaders identified early warning signs that threatened surgical throughput and long-term expansion. Instead of turning to short-term fixes, the…
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- Jennifer Greisen
As Medicare and Medicaid oversight intensifies, health plans are navigating a more complex landscape where policy ambiguity, state variability, and heightened enforcement are exposing gaps between intent and execution. Prepay strategies are gaining momentum as they prevent avoidable spend before…
Jun 29, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Cereasa Horner
- Kevin J. Malone
- Philo D. Hall
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital Health System is expanding MRI access for patients with pacemakers and implantable defibrillators across North Alabama, according to a May 13 report from WAAY 31. Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Ala., is the latest facility in the system…