The legislation includes a provision ensuring Americans can get access to telehealth on a pre-deductible basis. Kyle Zebley of the American Telemedicine Association says the measure helps millions of patients.

Deals picked up a bit in the second quarter, Kaufman Hall says. But the number of transactions in the first six months of the year trails the number of mergers seen in the first half of 2024.

Lawmakers added a $50 billion fund to aid rural hospitals, but healthcare leaders say the money won’t offset other losses due to Medicaid cuts.

The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative has purchased the St. Joseph’s Hospital, which closed last year. The cooperative is looking to build a new hospital.

The Indiana-based system has completed a deal to acquire four Ascension hospitals in Michigan, along with a host of clinics.

AdventHealth Orlando names new CEO, and other leaders take new roles.

Edward Jimenez, the new CEO of Main Line Health, says healthcare executives should look to assemble teams of complementary members who make everyone better.

AI chatbots can aid in diagnosis and care management. But there are several specific issues with current mainstream AI chatbots.

Several state hospital groups are warning of reduced access to care for patients, and more financial pressures for health systems. Hospitals can’t just absorb cuts, they said.

The nine-story building offers outpatient care with more than 25 specialty clinics. The tower also offers research facilities.

Health systems say the passage of the legislation means millions will lose Medicaid coverage. They warn that hospitals could reduce services or shut down.

Pediatric hospitals treat a high volume of patients who are covered by Medicaid. Matt Cook, president of the Children’s Hospital Association, says Medicaid cuts will mean less resources to treat more patients.

Millions could lose Medicaid coverage and hospitals face the loss of billions. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, says everyone will be affected.

The Senate signed off on a tax package that hospitals adamantly opposed, saying it would leave millions without Medicaid coverage. Hospitals say it would do significant damage.

Congress is close to finalizing a tax and spending package that would force millions to lose Medicaid coverage. Emergency doctors and nurses are warning of what may be coming.