Ron Southwick

The federal government runs out of money Sept. 30. Health systems are pressing for extensions for telehealth and other key programs.

The star of The Pitt, Wyle captured the Emmy for lead actor in a drama. He earned the admiration of the staff at the Steel City facility where some scenes were shot.

Moving to disease prevention and other steps to keep people healthy could save trillions of dollars and help preserve Medicare, according to a new report by Deloitte.

UW Medicine and Olympic Medical Center have signed a letter to explore a partnership. Olympic has been facing financial difficulties.

Erik Wexler, president and CEO of Providence, talks about the system’s focus on artificial intelligence, its strategy for the next five years, and digital tools to help patients and providers.

The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to providers and staffing agencies to be sure they are complying with regulations, and says enforcement is a top priority.

With ‘Operation Top Gun,’ the health system worked to improve transfer times and reduce boarding in the emergency department.

The California system has entered a joint venture with Renown Health to operate a health plan and provide outpatient care services.

A digital health leader, Rock talks about his company, AI, and his career as a founder in the latest edition of our podcast, Healthy Bottom Line.

The American Medical Association has released its 2025 Joy In Medicine list honoring health systems that are taking care of doctors. Dr. Bobby Mukkamala discusses burnout, physician wellness, and how hospitals can help.

The program’s spending has grown more than six-fold since 2010, according to a new report. Hospitals are balking at drug companies who want to offer rebates rather than discounts.

Amy Mansue, head of Inspira, discusses dealing with poverty, seeing sicker patients, and why Medicaid cuts will make it harder to care for communities.

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy warns the exodus of top CDC leaders makes Americans less safe. She talks about tracking new threats, the need for stability at the CDC, and hopes for a conversation with the health secretary.

MUSC Health is poised to gain majority ownership of Tidelands Health, and the deal is expected to close in the fall. Tidelands has been facing financial difficulties.

Democratic lawmakers want him to step down after the ouster of the CDC director. More than 20 medical societies say he needs to go.

Jennifer DeCubellis will serve as the next president and CEO of the advocacy group for safety net hospitals. She succeeds Dr. Bruce Siegel, who has led the group for 15 years.

He faced scathing criticism in a Senate committee hearing. Kennedy said he ousted CDC director Susan Monarez because she wasn’t trustworthy. She said she woudn't approve unscientific directives.

Most say they are optimistic about its potential, but they don’t have a clear clinical strategy for AI. Dan D’Orazio of Sage Growth Partners talks about a survey of executives on AI.

The South Dakota health system is adding Lewis Drug, a family-owned chain of drug stores. Sanford CEO Bill Gassen says the aim is to improve access for patients in the upper Midwest.

Congress approved funds for the National Institutes of Health a year ago, and the money must be used by the end of September. Hospitals and medical schools are waiting.

The American Nurses Association’s president says there are ‘serious questions’ after the removal of the CDC director and resignation of top officials.

Erik Wexler talks about leading the Catholic health system, the struggle to get on solid financial footing, clashes with insurers, Medicaid cuts, and serving the most vulnerable.

Medical groups protested the removal of Susan Monarez, and warn the agency’s credibility is being threatened. Lawmakers say they want answers.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines with his push for wearables. Critics say the approach is flawed and doesn’t tackle fundamental challenges in health care.

The FDA signed off on updated shots, but they imposed new guidelines that could limit access, critics say. Healthcare groups want the shots to be more widely available.

The Department of Health & Human Services says Susan Monarez is no longer leading the CDC. Her attorneys say she wouldn’t sign off on ‘unscientific’ directives and sought to protect the public.

The Catholic health system is partnering with Chamberlain University on a new nurse training program. Amy Wilson of SSM Health talks about the program.

A bipartisan bill is aimed at giving consumers more insight into how much hospital services would cost.

Many organizations don’t have policies to prevent the use of AI without employer approval. Limor Kessem of IBM explains that it’s an area needing more attention.

Dr. Gary Price, president of The Physicians Foundation, joins our podcast to talk about the surge of misinformation doctors are seeing, and why everyone should be taking it seriously.