Ron Southwick

Hospital volumes have rebounded, but health systems continue to pay more for labor costs. Fitch’s downgrades have outnumbered upgrades 3-to-1.

Union leaders say it’s the biggest healthcare workers' strike in American history. The California-based system and workers remain apart on some key areas.

The CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about curbing the use of middlemen, the need for more integration in healthcare, and moving away from annual enrollment.

McLaren Health Care confirms the attack and is working to determine how many individuals have been affected.

Female employees spend $266 more annually than men, and that excludes pregnancy-related costs, a report by Deloitte says.

Main Line Health CEO Jack Lynch says it’s impossible to talk about better outcomes without focusing on closing disparities in underserved groups.

Union workers have planned a three-day walkout. Labor groups say it would be the nation’s largest strike of healthcare workers.

Margins remain below historical levels, but more hospitals and systems are reporting better earnings.

The health system recently captured the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality prize. Main Line has earned high marks for its focus on behavioral health and health equity.

The non-profit New Hampshire system could be merging with the for-profit giant.

The nation’s largest nursing organization says it is formally recognizing cannabis nursing as a specialty practice.

Nearly half of those who have used telehealth have only done so once, according to a new report from Trilliant Health. Some patients still want to be seen in person.

A federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to block the Louisiana system’s acquisition of three hospitals from HCA Healthcare.

There’s a significant gender gap in the well-being of female physicians and women training to be tomorrow’s doctors.

It’s a different approach for the federal government’s largest source of funds for health research.

Healthcare workers can engage colleagues who are struggling and let them know they aren’t alone. Leaders also need to be checking on their teams.

The attacks involve business email compromise and phishing attempts. A cybersecurity expert says attackers will slowly engage victims and build trust.

The warehouse’s members will be able to get virtual care appointments for $29. Sesame CEO David Goldhill is aiming to add more convenience to healthcare.

Experts warn about the growing dangers of criminals using AI and deepfakes to target hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Ransomware attacks can endanger patients and costs health systems millions. Experts say the C-suite is more engaged on the issue.

Froedtert Health and ThedaCare say they are looking to expand healthcare options in rural communities.

The unions say they need an agreement by the end of the week, or they will walk out in October. It would be the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history.

About 100 clinicians are engaged in a pilot program aimed at improving response time for patients, and saving some time for doctors.

Prostate cancer cases have increased after years of decline. Evan Goldfischer, president of LUGPA, talks about the need to increase awareness and outreach.

Fitch Ratings cited continued losses and a low amount of cash on hand. The Pennsylvania-based system says it’s making progress toward profitability.

Physicians, and tomorrow’s doctors, are struggling with their well-being, a new study finds. Experts call for changes to encourage doctors, residents and students to get the help they need.

The tech giant touts the potential to reduce administrative burdens on doctors.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to Staten Island University Hospital to express thanks for the support of medical providers since Russia’s invasion.

Boston Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine ranked high in the Lown Institute’s list of racially inclusive hospitals. Leaders share their insights.

The think tank ranked the hospitals that fared best in opening its doors to all. The institute also identified metro areas with high segregation.