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Most are more concerned with getting more out of their electronic health records and improving communications with patients, an MGMA survey found.

Everyone in a hospital should recognize the vital part they play in caring for patients, says Jack Lynch, CEO of Main Line Health. It should be a source of pride and motivation.

Brendan Carr will take over as CEO early next year. Kenneth L. Davis, who has led Mount Sinai since 2003, will become executive vice chairman of the system’s board.

The campaign calls for a new building connected to Northwell's children’s hospital. Northwell’s Charles Schleien talks about the effort and the crisis affecting kids.

Health systems say they are facing more denials from payers, including Medicare Advantage plans, and it’s a big reason why they have less cash on hand.

After becoming president in August, Jochen Reiser led a reorganization and is now CEO of the UTMB Health System. He talked with us about his plans to transform the organization.

Cincinnati Children's appoints a chief human resources and diversity officer, and others take new roles.

The guard at a psychiatric hospital was killed protecting others, authorities said. The tragedy is one of several fatal shootings at hospitals over the past year.

Federal regulators want to stop John Muir Health’s planned purchase of the San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the proposal this week, and pledged $500 million for health systems to upgrade their technology.

On National Rural Healthcare Day, former CMS leader Donald Berwick talked with Dartmouth Health CEO Joanne Conroy about improving health in small towns.

Morbidity and mortality for mothers and infants continues to be far too high. Elizabeth Cherot, March of Dimes CEO, talks about the new report and what can be done to improve outcomes.

Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, talks about the importance of finding the right team, because business models can change. He also stresses focusing on the ‘why.’

The co-CEO talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about telehealth usage by hospitals and insurers and the company’s new federal contract.

Healthcare leaders stressed the importance of taking a more proactive approach to improving care before patients end up in the hospital for a lengthy and costly stay.

Medical researchers have largely gone to white men to participate in studies. Healthcare leaders outline ways to cast a wider net, which will lead to better research and treatments for patients.

Analysts say the recovery remains slow. Health systems are seeing higher costs due to battles with payers, and more leaders are worried about meeting debt obligations.

Ochsner Health names a new chief community medical officer, and others step into new roles.

Healthcare organizations must identify strategies to retain nurses while cultivating a robust pipeline to meet future demands.

The investor’s service projects a 'stable' outlook for hospitals in the next year, but says high costs will remain 'a trouble spot.'

More hospitals are treating kids and teens with behavioral health issues. Lawrence Moss, CEO of Nemours Children's Health, says the problem must be taken seriously.

A month after tens of thousands of workers went on strike, the union members voted in favor of a four-year pact which includes provisions to boost staffing.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lawrence Moss discusses helping kids get and stay healthy, investing in the right areas, and strengthening children’s hospitals.

Mass General Brigham has been operating one of the nation’s largest home hospital programs. Best Buy has been teaming with more health systems.

Health and research groups backed her, but Republicans have been critical of the agency. And Bernie Sanders questioned if she’d take on drug companies.

Harlan Levine of City of Hope talks about efforts to improve health equity and produce better outcomes for underserved communities.

Researchers with CMS found less than 1% of patients getting acute care at home suffered an unexpected death.

The American Nurses Association and union groups are backing measures in Congress, which have stalled in the past. Lawmakers have debated similar measures at the state level.