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Heart disease affects more than 1 in 10 adults and is still the number 1 cause of death in America. These statistics mask the good news in cardiac health data. In just under 50 years, the death [...]

It seems safe to say that healthcare executives and practicing medical professionals are well served by maintaining an agnostic view of the politics surrounding the Affordable Care Act and the [...]

An interesting article appeared recently in the online newsletter, Practice Update, of the American Psychological Association Practice Organization. The article briefly profiles two practicing [...]

Americans have long sought a system that provides high-value care for all. We strive for prevention and community wellness programs, and to include patients and families as collaborators in [...]

The NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) is in the process of enhancing the Nurse Licensure Compact. New Legislation The new legislation was approved in May 2015 and will enable [...]

Some of the most seasoned veterans of the healthcare frontlines are operational executives and directors with lots of experience and energy, but less patience for organizational “formalities.” [...]

The departure from a hospital staff of a chief executive officer, chief operating, financial officer, or senior division leader can occur for a broad range of reasons. It may be for a promotion [...]

One of the core strengths of interim senior management staffing in health care is the transmission of best-practice expertise. Interim leaders can move across a wide spectrum of patient care in a [...]

As Memorial Day passes, it is timely to reflect that no part of the health care system is under more demographic pressure than care for the elderly. This includes many of the 9.1 million [...]

Senior nursing managers and staff have seen much change and volatility in the healthcare profession. It’s been no place for the faint of heart. And while the quality of available care has [...]