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Union Health is still seeking to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, but the plan continues to meet objections from federal regulators.

Sharon Regional Medical Center opened its doors under a new operator. The facility had been owned by Steward Health Care, which filed for bankruptcy last year.

Fewer doctors are entering primary care and investments are insufficient. Ripley Hollister of The Physicians Foundation outlines the problems and remedies.

Congress agreed to a short-term spending package to preserve virtual care and hospital-at-home programs. Lawmakers didn’t reverse cuts in Medicare payments to physicians.

Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance Committee as he made his case to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The company launched new offerings at the HIMSS conference. In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Google Cloud’s healthcare leader talked about AI’s emergence.

CHOP says the donation from Comcast’s CEO is the largest in the pediatric system's history. The plans call for a new hospital and the renovation of its existing inpatient facility.

The move came just before Weldon was to testify at a Senate health committee hearing on his nomination. Weldon faced scrutiny for his views on vaccines.

Dr. Ndidi Unaka, the chief health equity officer, talks about the steps the organization is taking and offers insights on closing disparities.

A new American Hospital Association report points to improvements in patient safety. The report suggests a better safety culture improves outcomes and helps employee well-being.

Many healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence offers the promise of improving care. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, says there need to be more safeguards.

The Deaconess Health System has an agreement to acquire Jennie Stuart Health. A local group had raised objections but reached a settlement, clearing the way for the deal’s conclusion.

The dismissal of patient and family concerns rose to the top of ECRI’s annual list of threats to patients. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, talks with us about the need to listen to patients.

Crozer Health, owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, was on the cusp of closure. The state’s attorney general announced a deal to preserve two hospitals in the Philadelphia suburbs, but a long-term remedy is needed.

Scientists have debunked ties of autism to vaccines and say new research could undermine trust in vaccines. The study comes a month after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over the U.S. Health Department.

The American Medical Association is fuming over a new federal spending package that won't block Medicare reductions in payments to physicians.

Thousands came to Las Vegas for the annual event. AI and cybersecurity dominated much of the conversation, but many are concerned about the changes in Washington.

Health systems have struggled to recruit and retain talent, and some leaders say they need to get more women in the field.

Researchers found that women in health care, including physicians, don’t fare as well as women outside of the industry. Black women physicians have the highest mortality rate of any group.

AdventHealth has completed its $260 million acquisition of the ShorePoint Health System from Community Health Systems, Inc.

The annual event brought healthcare leaders from across the world to Las Vegas. Attendees expressed enthusiasm about digital tools and anxiety about changes in Washington.

Major reductions in Medicaid could weaken revenues and potentially change the outlook for the sector, Fitch Ratings says. Hospitals have urged Congress and President Trump to preserve funding.

Healthcare leaders say they’re worried about reduced spending on science and health programs that support academic medical centers, universities and colleges.

Retired General Paul Nakasone suggests a need to think differently and wants a bigger, younger talent pool to protect healthcare providers from ransomware attacks.

A new report from Microsoft outlines the grave threat of cyberattacks on small hospitals in rural communities.

The hospital in South Korea is utilizing AI, robots and other digital tools to improve patient care and business operations. The medical center’s leaders took the stage at the HIMSS conference.

Many health systems are boosting investments, but some are putting resources in tools and tech. A number of hospitals aren’t sure how much they’re spending on cybersecurity.

Melissa Robinson of the Piedmont health system in Georgia talks about using technology to solve a thorny problem.

Lavonia Thomas of MD Anderson talks about the program’s growth, encouraging early results, and advice for others looking at virtual nursing.