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Lurie’s Children Hospital in Chicago has been dealing with a cyberattack for more than a week, and key systems remain offline.

Theresa Davis, president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, talks about improving work environments, changes in the industry and the importance of mentoring young nurses.

A survey by IntelyCare echoes other reports detailing the frustration of nurses.

UCSF Health has reached an agreement to acquire the hospitals from CommonSpirit Health. The organizations hope to close the deal in the spring.

Many nurses say they are struggling with their mental health, largely because they are overworked and understaffed. Nurses are imploring healthcare leaders to take action.

The majority of nurses say they are experiencing burnout, but some aren’t getting the assistance they need.

Days after disclosing the attack, Lurie Children’s Hospital says key systems remain offline. The hospital says it is continuing to care for patients.

John Blair, CEO of MedAllies, talks about the strides that have been made, the work that must be done, and the hopes for TEFCA to make interoperability a reality.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Dr. Jonathan Perlin discusses the effort, the growing urgency to address climate change, and the new opportunities for health systems.

The death rates were significantly higher than patients in intermediate units in urban hospitals, a new study shows.

The longtime head of Cedars-Sinai plans to retire, AdventHealth announces a new chief clinical officer, and others begin new roles.

Large declines were seen in Asian, Black and Hispanic residents, a new study shows. Other common preventive healthcare visits still lag.

Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about Medicare and Medicaid funding, extending telehealth, protecting workers, and more.

The hospitals will become part of UCI Health, the health enterprise of University of California-Irvine.

Novant Health has purchased the facilities, and a host of clinics, in a deal with Tenet Healthcare Corp. Novant expands its presence in South Carolina.

ECRI, the patient safety organization, released its annual list of 10 technology trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talks with us about taking steps to protect patients.

Federal regulators are suing to prevent Novant Health from acquiring the facilities and other clinics from Community Health Systems. Novant health says it is willing to go to court.

Alison Mincey of the University of Miami Health System talks about strategies to improve staffing and encourage talent to stick around.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is utilizing virtual care to help families with the transition from hospital to the home and to provide easier access for working parents.

Many nonprofit hospitals will continue to struggle in the coming months, and it’s not clear when, or if, operating margins will return to pre-pandemic levels, Fitch tells investors.

While many hospitals continue to struggle, some have weathered the storm, and now is the time to look at options for growth, analysts say.

The Department of Health & Human Services tells hospitals they must respect the rights of patients and visitors. The agency cited troubling examples of improper treatment.

Allina Health's chief financial officer is departing the system, and other leaders are taking on new challenges.

The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital plan to come together, but Andrew Bailey says Missouri’s lawmakers must approve the deal.

The Montreal hospital has adopted a new platform to help researchers learn more about outcomes in certain patient populations.

A Commonwealth Fund survey shows strong support for reducing waste and emissions. Hospitals and health systems have been under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact.

After an uptick in deals last year, analysts say they expect more transactions in the coming year, driven by financial need or aiming to keep up with the rapid changes in healthcare.

The Federal Trade Commission has opposed mergers that it says could lead to higher prices or reduced services. Now, the FTC wants more information on planned deals.

Fewer physicians are reporting burnout and depression than last year, according to an annual survey by Medscape.

Hospital Sisters Health System plans to close the hospitals by late April. Prevea Health, a physician network, is closing its locations in the region.