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Sutter Health has finalized a labor agreement covering 4,000 healthcare workers across Northern California, marking a significant step toward workforce stability and improved patient care. The deal was reached with SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) and includes wage increases, expanded benefits, and protections for frontline staff. Key Terms of the Agreement The new contract spans
University Hospitals (UH) in Cleveland is integrating pharmacists directly into primary care teams across 17 locations, aiming to enhance chronic disease management and reduce medication-related complications. This innovative model reflects a growing national trend toward team-based care, where pharmacists play a proactive role in managing complex medication regimens, educating patients, and collaborating with physicians to
In a recent conversation with Becker’s Hospital Review, Seema Verma, former CMS Administrator and current executive at Oracle, outlined a bold vision for the future of healthcare—one powered by artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and seamless data exchange. Oracle’s ambition is clear: to create a unified digital ecosystem that delivers “cutting-edge care everywhere,” regardless of geography,
In an era of rising burnout, shifting healthcare models, and increasing demand for autonomy, more physicians are choosing locum tenens as a strategic career move. Once considered a temporary fix, locum tenens has evolved into a respected and rewarding path for clinicians seeking flexibility, purpose, and control over their professional lives. The Numbers Behind the
Tandym Group, a leading staffing firm with deep roots in healthcare and IT, has acquired Entitech Solutions—a software company serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. This strategic move not only expands Tandym’s technology portfolio but also reinforces its commitment to modernizing healthcare staffing, including its growing locum tenens division. Backed by Mill Rock Capital
In a healthcare industry marked by rapid change, rising burnout, and evolving patient needs, many physicians and advanced practice providers are rethinking their professional trajectory. Locum tenens—once seen as a temporary fix—is now emerging as a powerful career pivot strategy. For clinicians seeking flexibility, purpose, and renewed energy, it offers a chance to reinvent their
Three leading U.S. health systems—CommonSpirit Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)—are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance surgical operations, improve efficiency, and support strategic growth across inpatient and outpatient settings. CommonSpirit Health: System-Wide Optimization with AI CommonSpirit Health, which operates 140 hospitals across 23 states, partnered with LeanTaaS to
In today’s hyper-connected world, social media isn’t just for influencers and celebrities—it’s become a powerful tool for professionals across industries, including medicine. But should doctors use social media professionally? The answer is increasingly yes, with caveats. As healthcare evolves, so does the role of physicians in digital spaces, where they can educate, advocate, and connect
In a major step toward modernizing healthcare delivery, New York State has finalized an emergency rule that allows registered nurses (RNs) to carry out non-patient-specific orders issued by physician assistants (PAs)—a privilege previously reserved for physicians and nurse practitioners. What Changed? Under the new rule, RNs can now follow standing orders from PAs for a