Ron Southwick

The measure would allow employers to offer standalone telehealth benefits, similar to vision and dental plans.

Hospitals everywhere are struggling, but Alabama providers are facing a perilous situation. Without help, some of the state’s hospitals will close, the head of the Alabama Hospital Association says.

Some doctors say they wouldn’t consider getting help and worry about professional ramifications. The latest Medscape survey on burnout and depression sheds light on the mental health challenges in medicine.

The two companies are leaders in medical liability insurance. They hope to close the deal in the second half of 2023.

Providers and health plans are managing more administrative tasks electronically, but there is still room for more progress, according to the new CAQH Index. Spending on business functions rose $18 billion in 2022.

A pro-Russian hacktivist group claimed credit. Federal authorities had issued an alert about the group this week.

After acquiring Cancer Treatment Centers last year, the facilities will now all be under the City of Hope umbrella. CEO Robert Stone says the system is looking to serve patients nationwide as 'one City of Hope.'

Providers have time to prepare, but they hope the White House and lawmakers will work with stakeholders. The president is resisting calls to end the emergency right now.

Many older hospital patients develop delirium. Johns Hopkins researchers used artificial intelligence models to identify patients that were likely to develop delirium.

The company says it secured more than $1.7 billion to aid patients in 2022. Vince King of TailorMed talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the company and its prospects for growth.

Some gains in December couldn’t offset a miserable year. More patients are shifting to outpatient surgical centers and ambulatory care.

Many patients who had a virtual appointment didn’t need to go to a doctor’s office, an Epic study found. Jackie Gerhart of Epic talks about the ways telehealth can expand access.

After Harvard Medical School announced it would no longer participate, other institutions are following suit.

The disparity surprised even the authors of the NIH-supported study. The researchers suggested a lack of access to healthcare and structural racism are likely contributors.

Federal authorities had warned health systems about the Hive group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims worldwide.

More health systems say they are aiming to close disparities in healthcare. Susan Garfield of EY outlines steps to help move the needle.

The Leapfrog Group surveyed employers and found disappointing results for insurers. Employers say they’re most concerned with improving care, even more than managing costs.

Some patients get agitated, and aggressive, when they don’t feel heard. Marisa Randazzo of Ontic shares some advice on easing tensions before they escalate.

Researchers found facilities run the gamut, ranging from $1,000 to more than $60,000, according to findings published in Jama Network Open. The authors called for standardization of the fees.

After a spectacular 2021, funding dipped sharply in 2022, according to an analysis by CB Insights. The number of mergers and acquisitions also tumbled.

Doctors and nurses have been attacked far too often. Marisa Randazzo of Ontic discusses steps health systems can take to protect their workers.

Even with the drop, the number of changes was among the highest of all sectors, according to a report tracking executive exits.

Authorities say it’s unclear how she was able to bring a gun into the hospital. She remained in the room for hours, forcing patients to be moved.

Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.

He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the growth of hospital-at-home programs, Best Buy’s purchase of Current Health, and how leaders can help make home-based care succeed.

A new study finds that Black patients are more likely to wait longer and receive less treatment. Researchers say the alerts can have implications in patient care.

The institution joins some top law schools in abandoning the rankings. U.S. News says the reports provide a valuable service to students, and many schools tout high rankings in their marketing.

Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis faulted hospitals for high costs while making record profits. The Colorado Hospital Association says many hospitals have negative operating margins.

Attackers are getting more polished in their approach. Crane Hassold of Abnormal Security talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the evolving threats and what health systems should be doing.