Ron Southwick

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.

Consumers are saying they want more involvement with their providers as they seek to manage their health. That’s a key takeaway from a new report by Kaufman Hall.

Hospitals and health systems have postponed surgeries and closed some facilities as the powerful storm approached.

A panel of physicians and leaders in the field expressed enthusiasm for AI’s possible benefits for patients. They also said solutions must be designed with health equity in mind.

The federal government has set an Oct. 6 deadline to comply with a rule designed to improve the spread of health data. The American Hospital Association, America’s Essential Hospitals and others say they need more time.

The Health and Human Services Department said it is acting to help the public learn more about the ownership of 15,000 nursing homes.

Health groups say requests for authorization are delaying patient care and adding stress to overworked staff. Advocates say a bill to revamp the process for Medicare Advantage plans would help millions.

A recent CDC report says most maternal deaths are preventable. Advocates call for more research to examine the causes of maternal mortality.

The new facility will offer medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Other features include a fitness center, along with yoga, art therapy and reiki.

The American College of Emergency Physicians reports a sharp increase in attacks. Doctors say assaults have spiked in the pandemic and want hospitals and government leaders to take action.

A panel of physicians said it’s not about building more resilience. Health organizations need to offer resources and reduce burdens that are taxing their physicians.

The mobile healthcare company unveiled the first electric ambulance this year. Capone told Chief Healthcare Executive that DocGo is a technology company that operates in healthcare.

More than half of all practices said they’d consider reducing staff or accepting fewer Medicare patients. Hospitals are also dreading the prospect of cuts.

House members have introduced a bill to protect victims from getting unexpected bills when they go to emergency departments. A study found charges averaged over $3,500.

Health systems need to make sure the technology is easy for patients to use. Providers also must consider the workflows for clinicians.

Most said they are directing some resources to climate change. The health industry has faced growing scrutiny over its environmental impact.

The system said it will dramatically expand its campus in Camden, New Jersey. Leaders also hailed it as a sign of the city’s turnaround after decades of struggle.

The medical center teamed with Rimidi, an Atlanta firm, to track postpartum patients and identify those at higher risk for stroke or other complications.

In an interview with '60 Minutes', the president said the pandemic is over, but much work remains. Physicians rejected the assessment and noted hundreds are dying each day.

More than 370 companies, hospitals and healthcare organizations are urging Congress to extend waivers for virtual care.

Executives of health systems said they’re reducing services due to losses. Some are closing beds and delaying procedures, while patients are seeing long waits in emergency departments.

About 15,000 nurses engaged in a three-day strike last week. Talks are slated to resume this week, but the nurses’ union and hospitals remain apart on key issues.