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A KPMG survey finds most expect more deals and are optimistic about the year ahead.

R. Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks with us about misinformation, changes in federal guidance and declines in vaccinations.

While primary care broadly faces underfunding, burnout, and poor coordination, pediatrics has been especially overlooked.

Erik Wexler, president and CEO of the Catholic health system, talks about the work to improve the system’s financial performance.

The Department of Health & Human Services says it no longer recommends the flu shot and some other shots for all children. The shots will still be available, but critics worry about more confusion and fewer vaccinations.

RWJBarnabas Health has signed an agreement with Englewood Health that would lead to the hospital joining the system.

Healthcare leaders offer their projections on the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

A judge issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from moving ahead with the program. Hospitals said the rebate model would impose added costs.

Andrea Merrell died two days after being attacked on Christmas Day. A suspect has been charged with murder.

Executives and thought leaders say they expect to see wider, and more intentional, adoption of artificial intelligence across the industry.

The most insidious and escalating threat to the viability of the healthcare supply chain is digital: targeted cyberattacks.

A few provided gifts in the nine-figure range, but one topped all contributions.

These features garnered the most interest from readers in the past year.

Health systems have plenty of alternatives, and they typically cost less to install and maintain.

Rising costs make it harder for Americans to get care, and variance even in the same market may draw more scrutiny in the coming year.

Providers must prepare now for the influx of self-pay patients, and additional administrative and documentation requirements.

The federal government has indicated that it expects health systems to make it easier for consumers to understand prices. Carol Skenes of Turquoise Health talks about the growing expectations.

To create meaningful, measurable improvements in patient safety, health systems must pair responsible AI adoption with strong governance.

Penn State Health, Lifepoint Health and UNC Health also name leaders to new roles.

Careful planning can improve the chances of reaping the benefits of AI, without piling more on already‑stretched teams.

The Education Department excluded nursing from its list of professional degrees, and critics say it could worsen the shortage of nurses. Nearly 150 lawmakers want the department to revise its listing.

The two Delaware Valley hospital systems say it’s a mutual decision to remain separate. They explored building a non-profit system serving four states.

Once a star linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has established a fund to help those battling spinal cord injuries. He talks about his journey and his work to help others.

When patient safety and solvency are both at stake, chief financial officers and chief information security officers must work together.

The White House has said kids are getting too many shots and has directed the Health Department to examine what other countries are doing. Medical groups worry about the spread of preventable diseases.

Even with solid volume, hospitals are facing higher costs in supplies and labor. And there’s a wide gap between financially strong providers and those that are struggling.

There were fewer victims of attacks aimed at healthcare organizations, but more than 40 million were affected and hospitals remain targets.

Some executives say they’re optimistic about outperforming competitors, but more are uneasy about policy changes in the year ahead.