Ron Southwick

Shannon Medical Center has agreed to buy the River Crest Hospital from Universal Health Services, the for-profit system.

The FTC has opposed Novant Health’s purchase of two hospitals from Community Health Systems, but a federal court has approved the deal.

The health system has opened clinics and deployed mobile vans to offer better access for patients in Virginia. Sentara leaders talk about the effort and the results they are seeing.

The government must go beyond voluntary compliance, says U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden. He cited the disruption from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which has hurt hospitals nationwide.

After a patient is discharged, loved ones must manage some difficult tasks. Susan Reinhard of AARP talks with us about the need to help caregivers and patients after discharge.

William Chan, the co-founder of the healthcare technology company, discusses artificial intelligence in the latest episode of our podcast.

More than 50 hospitals were recognized for strong outcomes among patients from underserved communities and ensuring equitable access.

Lucio Fragoso helped a boy who uses a wheelchair complete his first 10K. The teen is now fired up for more races, but Fragoso says the young man has helped him, too.

Med Center Health says it expects to add Logan Memorial Hospital to the system in July.

He’s the dean of the University of Miami medical school and president of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ford talked with us about his desire to make a difference.

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health have signed a deal to come together, under the banner of OHSU Health.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive®, Roxanna Gapstur talks about keeping pace with the rapid changes in healthcare and planning for the future.

The Biden administration has established minimum staffing levels for long-term care facilities. Nursing homes have sued to block the rule, but the AARP is launching a campaign to defend the federal requirement.

The company has developed an AI assistant for hospitals and health systems. Salesforce sees an opportunity to help patients ‘before and after care.’

The state attorney general signed off on UPMC’s plans to acquire the Washington Health System, and officials say the deal is done. Washington says the deal is crucial to the system’s survival.

Those leaders play a critical role in nurse retention and patient satisfaction. Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, talked with us about nurse managers.

Hospitals see fewer patients after they suffer cyberattacks, and a new study offers more insight into how other nearby hospitals are affected by breaches.

A new KPMG survey shows high interest in GLP-1 drugs. Americans have enthusiasm, and concerns, about AI. KPMG’s Ash Shehata talks about the results and what healthcare leaders should think about.

Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health System are planning to come together. A state court has signed off on the deal.

Nicole Rogas, president of symplr, talks about the importance of hearing diverse opinions, helping employees feel supported, and unifying teams around a vision.

In the latest episode of Chief Healthcare Executive’s podcast, we talk with Freddie Feldman of Wolters Kluwer Health about patient engagement and helping patients get the care they need.

Due to budget constraints and staffing challenges, hospitals and other healthcare organizations tend to be more vulnerable to attacks, experts say.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided more than $5.7 billion to vets under the PACT Act. Veterans fought for years for assistance.

Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital & Clinics say they are planning an affiliation.

An expert panel explored ways to meet unmet needs and prepare for emergencies. Erin Trish of the USC Schaeffer Center talked with us about the effort.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of two drug companies in a dispute over a federal program offering lower prices on outpatient drugs. Hospitals say drug companies are improperly curbing discounts.

A survey of cybersecurity pros finds some breaches aren’t being disclosed because employees fear they’ll lose their jobs. Kevin Pierce of VikingCloud talks about the report and cyberattacks in healthcare.

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and the MultiCare Health System have signed an affiliation agreement. When the deal is finalized, Overlake will become part of MultiCare.

The institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has come a long way in a short time. Dr. Leonard Kalman, Miami Cancer Institute’s chief medical officer, talked with us about the journey.

U.S. News & World Report recently released its first ratings of surgery centers. Ben Harder of U.S. News offers insights for patients looking for the right provider.