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Health systems say the proposal would upend the industry. The Federal Trade Commission says ending such pacts would enable Americans to earn more.

Mohamed Kamara created InovCares, a virtual care company to connect women with doctors who can aid them through pregnancy and afterwards.

CMS officials say more hospitals are complying with federal transparency regulations. But the agency may take a tougher stance on those that aren’t disclosing prices.

More Americans are opting for the home instead of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Lissy Hu of WellSky talks about the need to ensure patients get what they need.

The online retailer says annual subscriptions to the primary care organization will cost $144, or $12 per month. Regulators won’t sue to block the deal but say their investigation continues.

In the second part of a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Allen talks about closing gaps in healthcare in cities and some very remote areas.

Most board members work in finance or some other business, a recent study finds. Less than 1% of board members are nurses.

The eastern Pennsylvania system says the attack hasn’t disrupted operations. The system says the attack comes from BlackCat, a gang with ties to Russia that authorities say is more sophisticated than some rivals.

Allen, who took the post in December, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about his hopes of sustaining the workforce, the greater need for partnerships, and value-based care.

Some patients are less likely to adhere to cancer screening programs, researchers say. Clinicians lack knowledge in treating transgender patients, a barrier that must be addressed.

The Federal Trade Commission was investigating the planned merger, saying it would raise prices and reduce services for patients.

We talked about the company’s work with hospitals, the work towards interoperability, and why he’d like to see a nationwide patient ID.

CommonSpirit is ending its partnership with AdventHealth after nearly three decades, and purchasing Steward's hospitals in Utah.

The senator checked into Walter Reed for treatment. Supporters praised him for disclosing what is often a private battle and said it may spur others to seek treatment.

The health system is teaming with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University on the project. It includes a new hospital building and a medical research facility.

Health Gorilla’s Steven Lane talks about the growing support for sharing information, the obstacles ahead, and why interoperability can lead to greater health equity.

Women doctors and younger physicians say they are more likely to feel as if they don’t deserve their position.

The number of breaches dipped in the second half of the year, but the number of people affected rose sharply, according to a new report.

The Department of Health & Human Services proposed a rule that would require facilities to disclose ownership by private equity. Advocates for nursing homes say the issue distracts from the need for more funding.

The company’s virtual care platform offers mental health services and medical care at more than 250 colleges. CEO Luke Hejl said TimelyMD is poised for more growth.

The CMS is weighing changes that providers have been seeking. Jack Resneck, the AMA president, said there’s ‘a vital need to rein in Medicare Advantage plans.’

It’s not a big gap, but a higher percentage of female physicians are unmarried or living without a partner.

CVS, Walgreen’s, Amazon and Walmart have all purchased primary care organizations. Hal Andrews of Trilliant Health talks about the changing landscape and what it means for health systems.

More women are entering subspecialties, but they also are more likely to leave than men, a new study finds. Black residents had the highest rate of attrition.

Tower, which had endured severe financial troubles, announced an alliance with Penn in 2021. Tower is still struggling to recover from an ill-fated expansion.

Regal Medical Group, based in southern California, said the breach occurred in December 2022.

Four lawmakers have sent letters to three companies expressing their concerns and asking what they are doing to ensure private information isn’t given to advertisers.

The founder and CEO of Lumeon, he spoke with us about using automation to reduce the burden on staff and improve patient care.

More than 1 million Americans have lost their lives to the coronavirus since early 2020. A new analysis sheds more light on the physicians who have died.

The step comes after CVS announced plans to buy Signify Health, a network of doctors delivering care to patients at home. And it’s another example of a retailer entering the primary care market.