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Health systems are hoping lawmakers address some key issues before the end of the year, when some key programs are slated to expire. For hospitals, billions of dollars are at stake.

Donald Trump wants Kennedy, the outspoken skeptic of vaccines, to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Critics say he’s unqualified for the post and could damage public health programs.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, the new leader of the AARP, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about her goals and why it's such a pivotal moment for the organization.

The organization is backing legislation to help underserved groups as part of its Global Health Equity Week. HIMSS is asking Washington to support telehealth, maternal health and data modernization.

Many clinicians don’t seek help because they’re worried it will hurt their career. Stefanie Simmons of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation talks with us about the need for revising applications and looking differently at mental health.

The American Medical Association says hospitals should face penalties for falling short.. Hospitals have rejected accusations that they aren’t providing enough charity care.

Memorial Health System has reached a deal with Community Health Systems, Inc. to take full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. CHS has been selling some of its hospitals in recent years.

The website named top performers in a host of specialties. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the awards and the continued shift toward outpatient care.

Jane Jeffrie Seley of Weill Cornell Medicine talks about the need to reach primary care physicians and talks about caring for patients in hospitals.

Chief Healthcare Executive presents the third installment from our conversation on cybersecurity, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence.

Some worry about the prospect of cuts to Medicaid or work restrictions. Medicaid offers coverage to millions with lower incomes, and Medicaid cuts could hurt hospitals.

A key leader in a Midwest health system is planning to retire, and other leaders are making news.

The California attorney general has given conditional approval for the deal between Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Dr. Bishow Shrestha of WellSpan Health talks about using the devices to help change behavior and avoid complications. He says patients feel more connected.

General Catalyst’s subsidiary, HATCo, has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Summa Health. The firm is also committing hundreds of millions in improvements.

Dr. Georges C. Benjamin of the American Public Health Association talks with us about hopes for addressing big problems, concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the need for qualified leaders in key posts.

Groups representing health systems, physicians and medical schools congratulated the president-elect. They also outlined some of their goals and hopes in Washington.

Several physicians won re-election to new terms in the House of Representatives. And a couple of freshmen physicians will join the House.

The justices weighed a challenge involving Disproportionate Share Hospital payments. Hospitals say the government hasn’t calculated payments fairly, costing providers more than $1 billion annually.

Health systems are hoping for a peaceful election, but they have made preparations in case there is violence stemming from the election.

Lawmakers call for lowering rates paid to hospitals for outpatient services. They say their plan would lower patient costs, but hospitals say it would reduce access to care.

Scheurer Health and Harbor Beach Community Hospital are planning to come together. They say they are joining forces with the goal of staying independent.

Chief Healthcare Executive presents another installment from our conversation on cybersecurity, with experts from the American Hospital Association, HIMSS and Providence. They talk about breaches tied to business partners.

Penn State Health names an interim chief executive, and other leaders make news.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has taken ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s in Alabama. The state is seeing some big changes in the hospital market.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services announced that a 2.8% reduction in Medicare payments will take effect in 2025. Hospitals also criticized payments for outpatient care.

Just before Election Day, the Affordable Care Act, abortion rights, and Robert F. Kennedy’s role in a possible Trump administration are making headlines.

The singer recently discussed dealing with the disease, a twist in his diagnosis, and using continuous glucose monitors.

The health system has been one of the pioneers in delivering acute care at home. Dr. Caroline Yang of Mass General Brigham talks about the program’s growth.

Kindred Hospitals is closing two facilities in the Chicago area. The system says it’s consolidating services into two other hospitals in the region.