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Nicole Stallings, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about financial pressures and fears of possible hospital closures.

A year after a case was found in Texas, the numbers continue to grow, especially in South Carolina. Experts criticize the government for a lack of action.

More physicians are using AI technology, especially documentation tools. Dr. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about the growing acceptance and adoption of AI.

Lawmakers in Congress have introduced a “prompt pay” bill that has attracted support from hospitals.

A recent study suggests broader leadership and staff involvement will produce better strategies in meeting patients’ social needs that impact their health.

Both entities are part of MJH Life Sciences. The goal is to offer more services and insights in marketing and communications for healthcare and life sciences brands.

Leah Binder talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about her optimism for progress, the newer focus of healthcare leaders, and work that still must be done.

There were fewer deals in 2025. But there was more merger activity in the second half of the year, perhaps signaling momentum for more deals.

Dr. Oliver Kharraz talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about patient preferences, and the willingness to shop around for the right physician.

At a time when there’s skepticism of the medical establishment, nurses can play a key role in helping patients and reducing confusion.

R. Shawn Martin discusses the workplace, burnout, and the need to get more doctors into family medicine.

The American Cancer Society hailed progress in reducing cancer deaths. But advocates are worried about reduced spending on cancer research.

He discusses what healthcare organizations must do to make the most out of AI in an interview for Data Book, a podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive.

Nursing unions have walked off the job at three hospital systems. Nurses say they need better staffing and pay, but hospitals say the demands are reckless.

Hospitals are seeing more patients with the flu, even as the government’s revised childhood vaccine schedule no longer recommends flu shots for all children.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker’s career ended after a severe spinal cord injury. He stresses the need for physicians to show patients how much they care.

Health systems are looking for fewer denials, even as payers are facing more financial pressures, analysts say.

The acclaimed drama has kicked off its second season. The show has won praise for its realistic portrayal of a Pittsburgh hospital.

Payers have shorter timelines on prior authorization. Hospitals and physicians say they’re hoping for improvement in a process that delays treatments.

A KPMG survey finds most expect more deals and are optimistic about the year ahead.

R. Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks with us about misinformation, changes in federal guidance and declines in vaccinations.

Erik Wexler, president and CEO of the Catholic health system, talks about the work to improve the system’s financial performance.

The Department of Health & Human Services says it no longer recommends the flu shot and some other shots for all children. The shots will still be available, but critics worry about more confusion and fewer vaccinations.

RWJBarnabas Health has signed an agreement with Englewood Health that would lead to the hospital joining the system.

Healthcare leaders offer their projections on the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

A judge issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from moving ahead with the program. Hospitals said the rebate model would impose added costs.

Andrea Merrell died two days after being attacked on Christmas Day. A suspect has been charged with murder.

Executives and thought leaders say they expect to see wider, and more intentional, adoption of artificial intelligence across the industry.

A few provided gifts in the nine-figure range, but one topped all contributions.

These features garnered the most interest from readers in the past year.