Ron Southwick

Atlantic Health System and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System approved the pact, which comes months after announcing their intention to consolidate.

The ruling allows Idaho’s hospitals and clinicians to provide stabilizing care, but doctors and nurses say the high court hasn’t clarified that federal law supersedes state abortion laws.

President Biden and Donald Trump met onstage for the first time, and clashed on abortion rights and drug prices.

The nation’s high court allows providers to act in emergency cases, but bigger questions remain unsettled.

Many patients say they are dismissed or their concerns are minimized. Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the difficulties for LGBTQ+ patients in getting the care they need.

The UAB Health System has reached a deal to take full ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in Alabama.

The think tank unveils its annual rankings, with a couple of noteworthy changes this year.

The organization, founded by Kaiser Permanente, is moving to buy Cone Health. Risant recently finalized its acquisition of Geisinger.

Michael Burton and Matthias von Herrath of the Diabetes Research Institute talked with us about hopes for new breakthroughs to help patients.

The Health Department is touting financial penalties for providers that don’t share health data. Hospitals and doctors say the penalties are too harsh.

While there is debate about how much social media is harming young people, clinicians say it’s worthy of attention in understanding the mental health crisis in kids.

A group of lawmakers are pushing a measure to require faster approval from insurers. Healthcare organizations are imploring Congress to approve the legislation.

Rhode Island officials have given conditional approval of the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, provided some key provisions are met.

Millions of Americans are taking care of loved ones, and they’re struggling. AARP’s Susan Reinhard talks about ways organizations can help those workers.

Lifespan and Brown University have finalized plans for a closer relationship, and Lifespan will soon become Brown University Health.

The Virginia health system began its program in 2023. Theresa Trivette of Valley Health talks about the program and keys to success.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Health in Texas. She talks about moving to a new electronic medical record system, cybersecurity and much more.

As health systems and providers use artificial intelligence more widely, they must consider the evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy offers guidance for hospital leaders.

Novant Health has abandoned its planned purchase of two facilities after the Federal Trade Commission secured an injunction delaying the deal.

More than 9 in 10 say denials and delays from insurers are hurting patients, sometimes leading to serious adverse events, according to an AMA survey.

More leaders are focused on closing disparities. Caretha Coleman of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda talks about the need for transparency and measuring progress.

The health system announced that its digital patient records are now available across the system. Ascension says the breach occurred when an employee downloaded a malicious file.

Health systems need to do more to ensure those with physical or intellectual disabilities are getting the best care. Marcus Schabacker of ECRI talked about the issue.

Lawmakers are seeking to create a Senate commission on mental health to examine ways to make it easier for Americans to get the help they need.

Chief Healthcare Executive kicks off a new feature looking at what inspired leaders in medicine. Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society says her grandfather spurred her career choice.

Healthcare leaders, and those aspiring for bigger roles, can take different paths to success. Sometimes a lateral move can give leaders a chance to earn valuable skills.

K. Craig Kent, the CEO of the University of Virginia health system, talks about the importance of having a strategic vision and making sure employees feel like they’re part of it.

Many residents and medical school students are battling burnout. Health systems need to ensure they don’t drive more doctors away.

Advocates are confident that Congress will ultimately agree to continue virtual health flexibilities, but lawmakers may not seal the deal until after the election.

New federal data shows about 7% of Americans have had long COVID. Other research published this week sheds more light on the impact of long-lasting symptoms.