Ron Southwick

The Federal Trade Commission says the measure would improperly shield consolidations from federal antitrust regulations and could hurt consumers.

He’s formed a task force on gun violence. He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the effort and getting more leaders to join him.

Too many in nursing deal with bias and discrimination in the course of their job. A recent survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers the latest evidence.

The longtime head of the New York hospital system says leaders should constantly raise the bar.

He talks about the importance of generating optimism and inspiring teams to be a part of something bigger.

Health systems say the legislation would impose burdensome reporting requirements. Critics say the program needs more transparency and reform.

More than 30 health systems have all agreed to join a nationwide framework for sharing health information. Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why it’s a big step toward making interoperability a reality.

The American Hospital Association is drawing attention to the violence healthcare workers face and is urging support for federal legislation.

The agreement caps nondefense spending. Lawmakers will decide how much goes to the NIH and other vital programs, and advocates will have to work to preserve aid.

More young people are having bariatric surgeries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for more access to the procedure for kids and teens struggling with obesity.

Patients are losing Medicaid eligibility and hospitals are providing more charity care, according to the latest Kaufman Hall report.

As he prepares to retire, Carter offers insights on staying focused on key goals, the changing role of healthcare leaders and what has helped him succeed.

The organizations behind the nationwide effort include the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Race Forward, the American Hospital Association, and more.

Amid low supplies of some chemotherapy drugs, healthcare groups and members of Congress are pushing the Food & Drug Administration to alleviate the shortages.

Rural health systems struggle to attract talent. Sunny Eappen, president and CEO of The University of Vermont Health Network, stresses the importance of building a diverse staff.

A recent survey suggests consumers are more interested in getting payment notices digitally. Some hospitals are offering more digital payment options, but many are not.

A bipartisan bill is designed to help children's hospitals treat more kids with behavioral health issues and train more workers in pediatrics.

Researchers hail it as an important step in understanding complications persisting after a COVID-19 infection, and they say it could lead to better treatments.

Patients who underwent a thrombectomy fared better than those who had standard care, a recent study found. The findings offer new insights that could save lives, an Ascension researcher says.

Health systems can avoid conflict in choosing leaders. Rick Gundling of HFMA talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about searching for executives, nurturing talent and planning for the future.

Lawmakers have approved legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority on hospital consolidations. Sanford and Fairview are planning to create a system with over 50 hospitals.

The organization offers resources in screening for the social drivers of health. Gary Price, the foundation's president, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about assessing patients and getting them help.

The Association of American Medical Colleges says improving diversity is critical to training doctors and improving public health.

Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning of the ‘profound risk’ to the mental health of children and teens, and several leading medical organizations share those concerns.

The leaders of Dartmouth Health, MaineHealth and the University of Vermont Health Network outline the perilous road for rural health systems.

LCMC Health agreed to buy three hospitals from HCA Healthcare, and Louisiana officials approved the deal. The Federal Trade Commission has moved to block it, outraging hospital groups.

His new startup aims to make it easier for healthcare organizations to recruit the pros they need. He talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the company and the changing role of IT.

The California system is forming a new health organization called Risant Health, and Geisinger will be the first member. Financial documents offer more details on the deal.

C.K. Wang of COTA talks about the disparities in outcomes for the sexual and gender diverse population. He talks about the need for more information and improved training for clinicians.

Thousands were slated to walk out next week, but the two sides have come to a tentative agreement.