Beckers Hospital Review During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals faced unprecedented supply chain challenges, many of which persist into 2022. During the peak of this crisis, Beckers Hospital Review published a collection of statements and advice to peers from a range of hospital executives. Much of this advice continues to be applicable today as hospitals and other healthcare …
Hospitals Offer Defense Against Pandemic Aid Accusations
Beckers Hospital Review Hospitals across the US are facing criticism related to the Provider Relief Fund, which distributed $178 billion in relief funds to healthcare facilities across the country. These companies are facing backlash from the public in the form of accusations that such relief simply added to their bottom lines or was treated as revenue. A recent article in …
Healthcare HR Turns to Marketing Innovation to Address Labor Shortage
HealthLeaders Workforce shortages remain persistent across the healthcare industry. To address this ongoing issue, facility CEOS and healthcare HR departments are collaborating with marketing specialists to update messaging and bolster recruitment efforts. A recent article from HealthLeaders includes comments from chief marketing officers in the healthcare space, and describes their focus on employee wellbeing, data-driven messaging, and interpersonal connection. The …
Hospital Supply Options Lead to Higher Costs
Stat In a small experiment from 2019, a consultant from Navigant (a company now under the umbrella of Guidehouse) found that providing options for surgical tray packages showed disparities among surgeons and highlighted an ongoing issue across the medical supply and healthcare supply chain industries. The trays, which ranged in price from $1800 to $3400, showed no difference in operation …
