Hospitals

Hospital systems, care capacity, staffing, and healthcare operations.

Service Disruptions

Saskatchewan Health Authority begins twice-daily service disruption reporting

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says emergency service disruption notices will now be posted twice daily, at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting May 19, 2026. The change follows a provincial directive announced April 30 and applies to temporary emergency service disruptions across SHA facilities.

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American Heart Association launches effort on emergency communication for cardiac and stroke response

The American Heart Association has launched a National EMS Week initiative to improve emergency communication for cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke response, with input from 13 cities and support from T-Mobile.

WHO’s response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship

3 sick passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship as new case confirmed

WHO said eight cases have now been reported in the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, including five confirmed infections and three deaths. Oceanwide Expeditions said three medically urgent people were evacuated as the ship headed to the Canary Islands.

New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Show Significant Improvement in Patient Safety Nationwide

Which NYC-area hospitals got top marks in new safety ratings - and which landed Ds

The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2026 hospital safety grades show a split picture in the New York City area, with NYU Langone, Catholic Health and NewYork-Presbyterian among the systems earning top marks and several hospitals landing D grades.

Investigation Underway On Assault At Birmingham Court In Milford

1 at hospital, 1 in custody amid police investigation in Milford

Police in Milford are investigating a reported assault at Birmingham Court after one man was taken to the hospital and another was taken into custody. Massachusetts State Police are assisting.

FDA READI-Home Innovation Challenge: Reducing Readmissions through Device Innovation for the Home

FDA launches READI-Home innovation challenge for home-use medical devices

The FDA has opened a challenge for home-use medical devices aimed at reducing avoidable readmissions after hospital treatment.

Assessing the Health Care Environment for 2026: Key Signals for the Field

Healthcare execs cite strong job growth alongside persistent labor shortages

March labor data showed health care again leading job growth, but hospital and health system leaders say labor shortages remain most acute in direct patient care roles.

‘Proof will be in the details’: Hospital leaders await clarity on rural health funds

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

AP reporting on Avera Creighton Hospital in northeast Nebraska shows how the federal Rural Health Transformation Program may not be large enough to offset broader rural hospital losses.