Ron Southwick

The merged organization includes 28 hospitals and more than 100,000 employees. The systems have been working on the merger for more than a year.

Many emergency nurses are attacked on the job. Ryan Oglesby, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, talks about the problem driving some nurses away from the bedside.

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health are dropping their plans to come together. A state-appointed review board expressed concerns about the deal.

Marc Gorelick, CEO of Children’s Minnesota, says hospital executives need to identify the people with knowledge and expertise in areas outside their experience.

Leaders of Catholic health systems say cuts to Medicaid would leave many without coverage, and also deliver a blow to hospitals.

Prospect Medical Holdings is shutting down Crozer Health, which includes the medical center and Taylor Hospital. Taylor shut down last week, and Crozer-Chester closed Friday.

The health secretary is moving forward with a new policy, but some say it could delay vaccine trials and hurt confidence in vaccines.

Health systems are doing better in protecting patients, and Leapfrog is offering new recognition for those performing well over time. But the group finds variance in performance and still sees room for hospitals to improve.

For health systems that are succeeding in safety, the C-suite drives the culture. And leaders empower all employees to raise concerns of patient safety.

The Leapfrog Group has released its Spring 2025 Safety Grades, and it spotlights a select group of hospitals earning the highest marks for over a decade.

Brenda Snow, founder and CEO of Snow Companies, has written a new book about her patient journey. She offers advice for patients and their loved ones.

A new American Hospital Association report shows cost increases outpacing inflation, and growing burdens from Medicare Advantage plans. The report comes as Congress weighs cuts to Medicaid and other federal programs.

President Trump has issued an executive order calling for health systems to make it easier for consumers to compare prices. Some also want to address wide variances in prices.

The president has eliminated some health programs and laid off thousands. Advocacy groups are looking to preserve funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

Prospect Medical Holdings is shutting down Crozer and its two hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Officials say they are seeking legislation to prevent it from happening again.

Even organizations with limited staff and resources can take steps to generate less waste and reduce their impact on the environment.

The number of cases is far higher than last year and continues to climb, the CDC says. Officials say it's critical to get more people vaccinated.

The company reported solid earnings in the first quarter, but like many hospital systems, HCA is anxious to get a better sense of federal policies and their impact.

The Tennessee-based system has been acquiring more urgent care facilities, and is focusing on mid-size urban markets with room to grow.

A new study finds reduced levels of burnout since the arrival of COVID-19, but burnout continues to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center have signed a letter of intent for a merger. Baptist Memorial has acquired other hospitals in recent years.

Prospect Medical Holdings is shutting down Crozer Health and its two hospitals in the Philadelphia suburbs. Staff fear the impact on residents needing care.

While hospitals have focused more on social factors affecting health, less than 1 in 3 emergency departments ask patients about those challenges. Researchers call it a ‘missed opportunity.’

Prospect Medical Holdings announced plans to close Crozer, which operates two hospitals in Delaware County. County officials worry about the loss of services and jobs.

Other providers in the Philadelphia suburbs are planning for an influx of patients seeking emergency care and looking to deliver their babies.

Health systems can make choices to reuse more materials and reduce the amount of waste they generate. Alex Chapman of Stericycle talks about the ways hospitals can improve sustainability and cut costs.

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer, said there is no alternative. State and county officials had put in millions to keep Crozer open.

AdventHealth is using more renewable energy and engaging in environmental efforts across the system.

Pediatric hospitals deal with different factors in weather-related events and other emergencies. Terri Wilson of the Children’s Hospital Association talks about the challenges and the need for more planning and support.

The NIH and CDC could see billions in cuts in the draft proposal. The plan could be revised and Congress would still have to approve the spending plan.