Ron Southwick

The government issued its final outpatient rates for 2026. Health systems hoped for bigger payments, and they’re troubled by CMS changing its approach to payments.

A new EY study argues the benefits far exceed the tax breaks, but some members of Congress have expressed concerns that hospitals aren’t doing enough.

The pediatric medical group delivers virtual and in-home care, offering expanded care to vulnerable patients and relief to overwhelmed parents.

After leading the Healthcare Association of New York State for a decade, Bea Grause will step down next year. She talks about her tenure and the challenges facing New York’s hospitals.

WVU Health System announces a deal to add the Independence Health System in western Pennsylvania, and will invest $800 million to improve its hospitals.

Hospital trade groups pointed to new research in favor of a moratorium on new physician-owned hospitals. Some lawmakers want to allow doctors to own hospitals in rural areas.

The growing company, which recently acquired Clarity Software Solutions, is working with providers and health plans to improve the patient experience and build loyalty.

Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy says the Long Island health system is looking to intervene earlier to cut costs. But looming cuts in Medicaid will add to the challenge.

Hudson Regional Health closed Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. New Jersey officials said the system fell short of promises to turn the hospital around.

Continuing a series of landmark contributions, Denny Sanford provided the funds for a new medical center in South Dakota.

Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about confusing federal guidance and the need for doctors and healthcare leaders to restore trust.

The legislation reopening the government addresses key concerns of hospitals, but they fear millions could lose coverage without the extension of the tax credits.

The shutdown disrupted telehealth and hospital-at-home programs. Federal waivers for those programs have been restored, but only for a short time.

Some states fare consistently well in the group’s patient safety report card, while a few don’t have any A-rated hospitals.

The system is undertaking an ambitious effort to improve patient care and speed progress toward cures. And the initiative is off to a strong start.

For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the change.

The organization offers a new look at health systems in its new report card on patient safety. Check out the grades for HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit, and other large organizations.

Health Gorilla CEO Bob Watson talks about TEFCA in the return of Data Book, a podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive. He talks about making data exchange easier, AI, and putting the patient first.

The government is testing a new model in the program that allows health systems to buy outpatient drugs at lower costs. Hospitals say a rebate model would add administrative burdens and costs.

The state’s governor said the merger would lead to better services and lower prices for consumers. Federal regulators have opposed the deal over fears that patients would pay more for services.

Roger Smith, a WakeMed police officer, likely prevented deaths and injuries, authorities said. The incident follows other fatal shootings at hospitals in recent years.

States have submitted their applications for the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Program. Hospitals now will wait to see what they get.

States had to submit applications for the new federal program earlier this month. Here’s a look at what states are seeking and how hospitals advised the states.

The federal government launched the new program this summer, and states are aiming to win support for rural health programs.

A KPMG survey finds most CEOs say their organizations are making significant investments over the next year. Drew Corrigan of KPMG talks about what leaders are seeking with AI.

Organizations are calling on Congress to end the shutdown and extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.

The division of the Kroger supermarket chain aims to play a role in changing health care. Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, talks about the opportunity ahead.

Even when Congress re-opens the government, telehealth providers and hospital-at-home programs won’t have long before they’re urging Congress for relief.

The health system has completed a deal to add Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a rural health organization.

With the transaction, VUMC would acquire full ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville and its clinics. CHS has been divesting some of its hospitals.