Medical Journal April 2026 Digital edition
April 27, 20261 min
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Hospital at Home: Recent developments and implications moving forward
April 27, 20269 min
BY Kianna Sitarski, Esq. and Michael Alexander, Esq., Brown & Fortunato, P.C. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the rise of healthcare costs, healthcare providers and patients alike have been focused on identifying safer and cheaper avenues for the delivery of high-quality healthcare. One model gaining traction since 2020 is Hospital at Home (“HAH”). HAH generally refers to programs by which hospitals admit, and provide eligible patients with, acute in-patient level...
Enterprise risk management in 2026: From compliance function to strategic imperative
April 27, 202611 min
By Jerod Holloway, Weaver Health Care Advisory Services For many health care organizations, risk is no longer something to manage on the margins. It is a driver of success, shaping financial performance, operational stability and strategic direction in real time. Sustained margin pressure, expanding regulatory demands and accelerating digital transformation are introducing new dependencies across the enterprise. At the same time, traditional risk categories are converging. Cyber incidents disrupt revenue cycles and patient care. Workforce...
Integrative therapies for memory
April 27, 20268 min
BY Samuel Mathis MD Recently, I have received numerous inquiries regarding supplements for memory and cognition. These supplements make up a significant portion of the dollars spent per year with over $7 billion spent in 2021. With so many advertizements and options in the grocery store, patients can quickly become overwhelmed with the various options available. We will now review integrative strategies that help improve memory and reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline....
Facility fees keep the lights on, not line pockets
April 27, 20266 min
BY John Hawkins, President/CEO, Texas Hospital Association It’s no secret that the cost of health care has spiraled, and patients and hospitals are feeling the strain. As the cost of care continues to dominate headlines, several misconceptions have emerged about what is actually driving those increases. Outpatient payments — more commonly known as facility fees — have taken the brunt of this scrutiny. Critics often portray them as unnecessary charges designed to pad...
UTMB Health first academic health system to deploy HIPAA-compliant, real-time AI web search at enterprise scale
April 27, 20264 min
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) recently announced the deployment of HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered web search for clinicians and staff, the first capability of its kind at enterprise scale in an academic health system. The deployment was enabled through The University of Texas System’s REAL Health AI initiative, with the intention to extend across all UT System health institutions, reaching more than 130,000 clinicians and staff. “Bringing secure, real-time web access into HIPAA-compliant workflows...
Renowned cancer physician and researcher Dr. Daniela Matei to lead Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center
April 27, 20266 min
Dr. Daniela Matei, a nationally recognized cancer clinician and translational scientist, will become the next director of the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center following a national search. Dr. Daniela Matei A renowned expert in ovarian cancer treatment and research, Matei currently serves as chief of the Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is the leader of...
Memorial Hermann Health System announces that Desiree Gandrup-Dupre is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
April 27, 20263 min
Memorial Hermann Health System announces that Desiree Gandrup-Dupre is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective Apr. 13, 2026. In this role, Gandrup-Dupre will join the system’s executive leadership team and lead the operational management of the Information System’s Division while advancing the implementation of technologies that elevate high-value care delivery. Recognized for her deep expertise in digital strategy and tech-enabled care ecosystems, Gandrup-Dupre brings more than two decades of leadership in transformational...
Baylor scientist lands $2M grant to explore links between viruses and Alzheimer’s
April 27, 20264 min
Baylor College of Medicine scientist will begin exploring the possible link between Alzheimer’s disease and viral infections thanks to a $2 million grant awarded in March. Dr. Ryan S. Dhindsa is an assistant professor of pathology & immunology at Baylor and a principal investigator at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI). He hypothesizes that Alzheimer’s may have some link to previous viral infections contracted by the patient. To study this intriguing possibility, the...
Memorial Hermann partners with Nurses on Boards Coalition to promote nursing leadership
April 27, 20264 min
Memorial Hermann Health System and Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)have joined forces to improve the health of communities across the nation by empowering nurses to expand their impact beyond the bedside through service on executive boards and other leadership bodies. “Memorial Hermann is proud to join Nurses on Boards Coalition as we continue our work to elevate the voice of nurses in shaping the future of health care,” said Bryan Sisk, senior vice president and...