Ron Southwick

The system and Stephens County Hospital have reached an agreement on a deal, the latest in a busy period for Wellstar.

The Physicians Foundation says more doctors say misinformation is affecting their ability to provide care.

The Minnesota system will become part of Sanford Health, and Sanford will invest $600 million in facility upgrades.

More than 500 measles cases have been reported in the county this year.

Doctors talk about the steps they’re taking and offer advice for hospitals.

In the final segment from our panel discussion, executives explain where they are upbeat even in a time of change and turmoil.

The Michigan health system is planning to build new hospital towers in Grand Rapids and Troy.

A hospital-based intervention program is helping victims and curbing the cycle of violence.

University Medical Center New Orleans, part of LCMC Health, is seeing encouraging results from its intervention program.

Dr. Andy Anderson of RWJBarnabas Health talks about encouraging results of an early warning system tracking high-risk patients.

The system and Morehouse School of Medicine say the new facility will anchor a healthcare network.

The Business Group on Health says employers are seeing higher costs in hospital care and drug expenses. Some are cutting back on GLP-1 coverage and examining vendor contracts.

The Business Group on Health says employers expect significant increases in costs, driven by a variety of factors.

The legendary entertainer, who died Tuesday, made a substantial gift to a Tennessee pediatric hospital, which now bears her name. She made other contributions to healthcare providers.

The University of Pennsylvania professor and prolific author talks about a new paper that projects AI will be ready for some medical tasks by 2030. He says health systems must tackle tough questions now.

Our panel examines the changing role of health systems in terms of keeping communities healthy and reaching those who aren’t going to hospitals.

The company announced plans for new rehabilitation hospitals in Arizona and South Carolina. ClearSky is also in the process of building two new facilities in Wisconsin.

The system is planning to transform Hartford Hospital, its flagship campus. Plans call for a 14-foot tower, private smart rooms, and a revamped emergency department.

The academic health system has collaborated with the Pennsylvania hospital system for nearly a decade, and that relationship has expanded in recent years.

Matt Kull, chief information and digital officer of Inova, talks about the Virginia health system’s use of AI to expand capacity and get patient care more quickly.

The federal government is clarifying requirements from health plans. The AMA cited problems in getting information from insurance companies.

Dr. Margot Savoy says it’s important to listen to patients with concerns about vaccines. But she says physicians must provide clear, unambiguous guidance on getting vaccines.

Garrett Blair of Sentara Health talks about keys to protecting patients in hospitals, making it an organizational focus, being accountable and empowering staff to flag problems.

Our panel of healthcare leaders sees genuine potential in the model, but they say implementation is difficult.

Pediatric hospitals have more cash and are seeing strong financial performance. But Medicaid cuts are looming and they continue to see shortages of doctors in specialties.

MaineHealth and York Hospital announced plans to come together last year. York Hospital officials said the organization couldn’t make it on its own.

Analysts from Fitch Ratings say there are encouraging signs in hospital performance, but looming headwinds with Medicaid cuts unfolding.

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is acquiring Santiam Hospital & Clinics, which had been facing grave financial pressures. State officials gave emergency approval of the deal as Santiam’s losses mounted.

Dr. Margot Savoy of the American Academy of Family Physicians offers guidance to deal with the rising number of patients who are wary of vaccines.

The president calls for spacing out the MMR vaccine into single shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association and others say the White House’s executive order puts children at risk.