Ron Southwick

More than 130 organizations signed a letter asking the president to do more to help children. Emergency departments are treating more young people for suicide attempts.

Millions of women live in areas with no access or limited access to maternity care because of the closure of hospitals or obstetric care units, the March of Dimes says.

About 9 out of 10 groups say they are facing greater demands, according to a survey by the Medical Group Management Association. Prior authorization tops the list.

The Michigan organization includes 22 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient facilities. The system says it aims to provide affordable and equitable care.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is offering emergency services. Ian disrupted hospital service across the state and some facilities are still recovering.

LCMC is also partnering with Tulane University on efforts to expand academic medicine. The deal would leave two main players in the New Orleans hospital market.

Roughly a quarter of residents exhibit PTSD, suggesting many need treatment, or never got the help they needed. Policy makers should consider early action in responding to other crises, researchers say.

Only about one-third of consumers shop around, an AKASA survey found. However, younger Americans are more apt to do their homework on healthcare prices.

The excessive use of repeated text hampers patient care, because doctors are spending time poring over notes to determine the information that is accurate.

The deal, which requires regulatory approval, includes three hospitals. The systems would move to non-profit status.

Bertagnolli is the first woman to lead the institute. President Biden has been choosing women for key science roles in his administration.

Researchers found health systems chose to make it easier for patients to get assistance, but a small number imposed more restrictive policies. They also called for more transparency in charity care policies.

The Pennsylvania system is aiming to improve health in the Plain communities. WellSpan’s leaders talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the challenges and lessons of working with the Amish.

The nonprofit system said it has taken some systems offline, and that could include some electronic health records.

The Pennsylvania system sets tangible goals and is seeing progress. WellSpan’s Mike Seim spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about closing disparities.

The California-based system cited the financial headwinds of the pandemic and is trying to sell two hospitals in Chicago. Pipeline says all facilities will continue to care for patients.

Hospitals in Lee County are no longer transferring patients. Emergency rooms have been very busy, and health systems are reopening outpatient facilities and doctors offices.

It’s Penn State Health’s second new hospital in a year. Joseph Frank of Penn State Health talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about building a staff and planning for growth.

They want Attorney General Merrick Garland to stop threats targeting providers of gender-affirming healthcare. Social media platforms also must curb the rhetoric that incites threats and attacks, they said.

Despite some revenue growth, many hospitals are likely to finish the year in negative territory, Kaufman Hall said in its latest report.

Typically, women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. Closing the disparity in pay would improve health outcomes in women, advocates say.

Federal programs that provide critical aid to rural hospitals were set to expire at the end of September. Lawmakers approved a provision in the short-term spending bill to sustain funding into December.

Lee Health has transferred hundreds of patients because there’s no running water. Patients are being moved out to facilities outside of Lee County, which sustained heavy damage.

A judge has directed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to halt cuts to the drug program for 2022. Hospitals have battled the government over the program for years.

Cancer patients are at higher risk of contracting the virus. A new study led by the American Cancer Society sheds light on cancer and COVID-19.

An HCA Healthcare hospital closed and transferred patients after losing a layer of roofing in high winds. Hospitals and nursing homes across Florida evacuated patients.

The Morehouse School of Medicine examined the toll of inequities. Daniel Dawes of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for equity in behavioral health.

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission reached an agreement with Mass General Brigham on a plan to reduce spending. The state agency wants more authority to control hospital costs, including financial penalties.

The president hosted a conference on nutrition and health. Some health groups are investing money and resources to expand access to food and training to physicians.

A report by athenahealth finds a gender gap in the use of virtual care. Jessica Sweeney-Platt of athenahealth talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about telemedicine.