Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) is embarking on a transformative journey in 2025 under the leadership of new CEO and President Megan Ryan. Following a year of significant improvements and reforms in 2024, NUMC is poised to address the challenges of Long Island's growing, older, and
In an era where healthcare quality and patient safety are paramount, harmonizing training standards for healthcare professionals across East Africa is essential for the realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Dr. Barasa, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, emphasizes the urgent need for a
The acquisition of hospitals by private equity firms has become a growing trend in the United States, promising improved efficiency and financial stability. However, recent studies challenge these claims, suggesting that the cost of such acquisitions may come at a significant price to patient care.
A recent investigation led by the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget has raised alarm over the deteriorating care in hospitals owned by private equity (PE) firms across the United States. This bipartisan probe, spearheaded by Senators Chuck Grassley and Sheldon Whitehouse, delved into the growing
The Royal Marsden, a specialist cancer center in the UK, has been at the forefront of cancer treatment and research since its founding in 1851. Known for its pioneering work, the center has grown to be one of the top four cancer centers worldwide in terms of research impact. Operating from four
The article provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation and impacts of the diagnosis-related groups (DRG) costing model at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), highlighting vast improvements in efficiency and quality of care. Prof. Dr. Maznah Dahlui, a health economist from Universiti
