Two Ohio hospitals slated for closure get new ownership
Insight Health Systems is slated to take over Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital. Steward Health Care planned to close the facilities later this month.
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate: What they said about healthcare
The vice president and former president engaged in heated exchanges over abortion and the Affordable Care Act during their debate in Philadelphia.
Hospital labor problems are easing, but they aren’t yet a memory
The labor market is improving for health systems, but hospitals continue to see vacancies above pre-pandemic levels, according to Fitch Ratings.
Hospitals say insurance denials are spiking, and administrative costs are rising
Health systems are getting more denials from commercial insurers and Medicare Advantage plans, according to an American Hospital Association report. And they cite AI as a problem.
Women are more likely than men to avoid care. Here’s how hospitals can help.
Half of all women delay medical care for a variety of reasons. Health systems can take steps to make it easier for women to get care.
California can’t prohibit guns in hospitals and medical facilities, court finds
A federal appeals court rules that California can’t widely ban firearms at all healthcare facilities. But the state's hospitals may soon be required to install weapon detection systems.
Building trust with the use of AI in healthcare
It’s going to take time for the public to understand the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Dr. Dhruv Khullar of Weill Cornell Medicine outlines ways to foster trust.
Prime Healthcare names system’s first president, and more | MED MOVES
Dana-Farber's CEO is stepping down, City of Hope has hired a new digital and technology officer, and other leaders are taking on new roles.
Sale of six Massachusetts hospitals moving forward
A federal bankruptcy judge has signed off on the sale of six Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts for $343 million. Two Steward hospitals in the state have shut down.
Indiana hospital merger meets FTC opposition
Federal regulators say they object to Union Health’s planned acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital. They’re urging Indiana’s health department to reject the deal.
Michigan hospital systems will soon come together
Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan are planning a joint venture to create a $10.5 billion system. They announced a launch date for the new organization.
Texas hospital poised for sale
CHRISTUS Health has made a bid to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center from Steward Health Care, which is selling its hospitals.
Improving hospital care for patients with diabetes
Dr. Robert McCauley, chief of endocrinology at Lehigh Valley Health Network, talks about the value of teamwork and making diabetes care a system-wide priority.
Northern California to see new $380M cancer center
Sutter Health is planning to build a new, four-story building in Modesto. The health system is also planning to build more than two dozen ambulatory care facilities by 2027.
Children’s Hospital Association CEO talks about mental health crisis
Matt Cook speaks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for behavioral health services and the high number of children and teens showing up in emergency rooms.
Endeavor Health names first chief development officer, and more | MED MOVES
The American Hospital Association names a deputy cybersecurity adviser, and others take on new roles.
Hospitals protest Johnson & Johnson’s planned changes to 340B drug discounts
Health systems decried the pharma giant for moving away from discounts and asking providers to submit rebates for two popular drugs.
Steward Health Care says it has deal to keep most hospitals open
The health system announced an agreement with its Medical Properties Trust to facilitate the transfer of properties to new operators and to pay debts.
Two Massachusetts hospitals have closed their doors, and many are angry
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center will shut their doors Saturday. Steward Health Care couldn’t find a buyer, but some are urging state officials to save the hospitals.
California hospital unveils plan for financial security: Housing, retail, and office space
Valley Children’s Healthcare released plans for a commercial project designed to ensure a ‘sustainable financial future.’
Making the case for telehealth and its potential
The use of virtual care in some areas has fallen since the height of the pandemic. Carrie Nelson of KeyCare says telehealth still has plenty of upside for health systems.
Northwell Health, Nuvance Health move closer to merger
The Connecticut attorney general has reached an agreement with the systems to ensure the continuation of services and competition. Northwell and Nuvance are looking to create a 28-hospital system.
Memorial Hermann, Reimagine Care extend partnership on cancer care
The Texas health system has been working with Reimagine Care to offer more digital services to cancer patients, and has seen encouraging results.
Michigan hospital system recovers after cyberattack
McLaren Health Care says it’s restored its key platforms after a ransomware attack earlier this month. It was the second attack the system has suffered in a year.
How Memorial Healthcare System is utilizing AI
Jeff Sturman, the chief digital information officer, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the Florida system’s approach and offers advice for other organizations.
California county plans to buy hospital for $175 million
Santa Clara County and HCA Healthcare have reached a tentative deal on the sale of the hospital. The county says it’s moving to preserve services at the facility.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans strives to go beyond treating kids who are sick
Lucio Fragoso, the CEO, says the system is working to improve the health of children and is creating a ‘well care model.’
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education names CEO, and more | MED MOVES
A Dignity Health hospital appoints a new leader, an HCA Healthcare hospitals selects a chief nursing officer, and others take new roles.
Georgia hospital systems plan merger
Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have signed a letter of intent to come together. Houston would become part of Emory.
Kamala Harris, Democrats put healthcare center stage at convention
Tim Walz, Barack Obama and others talked about reproductive health rights, lowering costs, and prescription drugs throughout the Democratic National Convention.
