Ron Southwick

The system is planning to transform Hartford Hospital, its flagship campus. Plans call for a 14-foot tower, private smart rooms, and a revamped emergency department.

The academic health system has collaborated with the Pennsylvania hospital system for nearly a decade, and that relationship has expanded in recent years.

Matt Kull, chief information and digital officer of Inova, talks about the Virginia health system’s use of AI to expand capacity and get patient care more quickly.

The federal government is clarifying requirements from health plans. The AMA cited problems in getting information from insurance companies.

Dr. Margot Savoy says it’s important to listen to patients with concerns about vaccines. But she says physicians must provide clear, unambiguous guidance on getting vaccines.

Garrett Blair of Sentara Health talks about keys to protecting patients in hospitals, making it an organizational focus, being accountable and empowering staff to flag problems.

Our panel of healthcare leaders sees genuine potential in the model, but they say implementation is difficult.

Pediatric hospitals have more cash and are seeing strong financial performance. But Medicaid cuts are looming and they continue to see shortages of doctors in specialties.

MaineHealth and York Hospital announced plans to come together last year. York Hospital officials said the organization couldn’t make it on its own.

Analysts from Fitch Ratings say there are encouraging signs in hospital performance, but looming headwinds with Medicaid cuts unfolding.

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is acquiring Santiam Hospital & Clinics, which had been facing grave financial pressures. State officials gave emergency approval of the deal as Santiam’s losses mounted.

Dr. Margot Savoy of the American Academy of Family Physicians offers guidance to deal with the rising number of patients who are wary of vaccines.

The president calls for spacing out the MMR vaccine into single shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association and others say the White House’s executive order puts children at risk.

Karen Goyette of Hartford talks about the growing focus on ambulatory care, the expansion of urgent care and providing more virtual options.

The Georgia system finalizes the deal to add the Mountain Lakes Medical Center to the organization. The system is also poised to open a new, 100-bed hospital later this month.

Our panel of healthcare leaders talk about the need to build trust in the use of AI.

Vic Schmerbeck says he wants to excel at select areas rather than being marginal in many things.

The new leader of the Oregon hospital system says leadership offers the opportunity to be “a multiplier of the good.”

Health systems need to have clear goals for pilot programs to succeed. Some also argue against pilot programs at all.

The long-running rankings command widespread attention. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks with us about this year’s list.

U.S. News refined its methodology on its ranking of the top hospitals, and plenty of smaller hospitals earned honors.

Ben Harder talks about adjusting for risk factors and recognizing hospitals that are tackling the most challenging cases.

Our panel of leaders talks about AI’s impact on patient experience, improving care and accelerating research.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its plans for paying for inpatient hospital care Friday.

IBM's annual report shows healthcare breaches are the most expensive. Limor Kessem of IBM discusses the threats to healthcare organizations, the rising role of AI, and the progress some organizations are making.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is now the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Senate voted to confirm her, a few weeks after a tense hearing.

The Justice Department reported record highs in False Claims Act settlements and whistleblower lawsuits. Attorney Taylor Chenery looks at the heightened enforcement and changing landscape.

The patient safety organization expanded its Ambulatory Surgery Center Reporting Program. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about transparency, consumer demand, and employers anxious for more information.

Dr. Margot Savoy, chief medical officer of the American Academy of Family Physicians, outlines steps for treatment, public messaging, and educating staff.

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Oregon won the American Hospital Association’s top prize for community service. David Cauble, CEO of Sky Lakes, talks about the keys to making those programs succeed.