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Republican and Democrats are sponsoring the measure to avert reductions in a key program to support safety-net hospitals.

Imran Andrabi, MD, president and CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, talks about the integration of the systems, expanding access to care and the desire to innovate.

UCSF Health has now acquired two San Francisco facilities from Dignity Health. The completion of the deal follows an agreement with the California attorney general’s office.

The hospital received recognition from the Joint Commission for its efforts. Danielle Barry of Valley Children’s talks about the key ingredients.

The MetroHealth System’s board announced it was terminating Dr. Airica Steed while on a leave of absence. Her lawyer says she was ‘blindsided’ by the system’s action and is weighing all options.

Travis Moore of Indeed shares insights on top priorities for workers, and what employers should be doing to attract and keep talent.

Cleveland Clinic appoints an inaugural chief AI officer, and other leaders tackle new roles.

Michael Bloomberg announced the gift to four historically Black medical colleges. School leaders called it a transformative gift that could close disparities in care.

The pediatric health system unveiled its newest hospital this week, and construction continues on another new acute care facility.

The McLaren Health Care system says disruptions to computer systems are the result of a cyberattack. The system also suffered an attack last fall.

The healthcare technology company has released new offerings in urgent care and women’s health. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about how the company wants to meet the needs of specialists.

Community Health Services is selling the facilities to WoodBridge Healthcare in a $120 million deal. Pennsylvania officials expressed optimism about the sale.

A new report sheds more light on the growing risks to small hospitals that are vital to their communities.

A ransomware attack disrupted systems at a blood center serving the southeast. The weather impacts have compounded problems.

Vice President Kamala Harris selected the Minnesota governor to be her running mate on the Democratic ticket. Here’s how he has tackled key health issues.

MyMichigan Health has purchased the facilities, along with a surgery center and associated physician practices, from Ascension Michigan.

The outlet ranked areas in a host of categories, including mental health, outcomes and access to care.

Orlando Health has agreed to purchase the facilities from Tenet Healthcare Corp., the company says.

Jefferson Health has acquired the Lehigh Valley Health Network, creating one of the larger nonprofit hospital systems in America. The merged system operates more than 30 hospitals.

Health systems need to work with employees on showing sensitivity, and that should be a priority throughout the organization, says Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health.

The president of VCU Medical Center is leaving to join Memorial Hermann, and other leaders take new roles.

Lawmakers are pushing measures to tie federal payments to the cost of inflation. Advocacy groups renewed their call for relief after CMS proposed cuts in payments to physicians again.

Michael Burton, CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, talks about raising awareness and supporting studies that could lead to breakthroughs.

Financial distress, value-based care, and digital healthcare services are some of the forces driving deals.

It’s been a persistent problem for hospitals for years and shows no signs of abating. Other sectors offer more pay and the ability to work remotely.

Breaches in healthcare have surpassed other sectors for more than a decade, according to a new IBM report.

Health systems delayed appointments and procedures due to the disruption. Hospitals need procedures for serving patients when the worst happens.

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations names a new president, and others take new roles.

Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal.

The CDC has warned providers of a ‘critical shortage’ of the bottles. Health systems are devising contingencies to reduce blood cultures and preserve their supplies.