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Health systems will be challenged with higher labor costs, which Moody’s describes as a ‘structural problem and credit risk.’

A new FDA rule requires patients getting mammograms to be told if they have dense breasts. Arif Kamal of the American Cancer Society says providers should engage patients to talk about more screenings.

A majority say they’re experiencing burnout due to administrative burdens, according to a new report from Google Cloud and the Harris Poll. There’s optimism that generative AI will help, the report says.

Chuck Lorre, who created “The Big Bang Theory” and “Two and a Half Men” has donated a sizable amount to train doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.

Health systems nationwide are working to conserve supplies after disruptions from Hurricane Helene. Tom Cotter of Healthcare Ready explains why there’s no quick fix.

The health system has partnered with the team for more than three decades, and the new complex will also offer care for the general public.

Many health systems are focusing on DEI efforts. Karen Ashley of Providence says it’s important for patients and workers, and can provide a competitive advantage.

Bipartisan measures in the Senate and House would make it easier for more women to get tested.

Health systems are pressing the federal government to allow providers to prescribe drugs remotely, as waivers are poised to expire at the end of the year.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital names its first chief data scientist, and other leaders make news.

The closure of a key plant flooded by Hurricane Helene is having a major impact, according to a survey of providers from Premier Inc. Some are postponing surgeries.

The storm hit just two weeks after Helene slammed into Florida. Most facilities avoided major damage, but hospitals still face tests in the coming days, including risks of flooding and capacity challenges.

The systems can be valuable tools to help people manage their diabetes, and supporters tout the importance of making sure that they’re available to disadvantaged groups.

The Health Department says supplies could be tight after a key plant was flooded by Hurricane Helene. Officials say they’re working to boost supplies and aiming to prevent more disruptions from Hurricane Milton.

HonorHealth has acquired the hospitals and a host of other facilities from Steward Health Care.

The pediatric health system works to help doctors understand the book of business. Jared Muenzer, Phoenix Children’s chief physician executive, says it’s critical to the system’s success.

The powerful storm hit a region still recovering from Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. Hospitals braced for severe flooding.

The devices have become more widely used to help patients manage diabetes. Ash Shehata of KPMG talks about his optimism for the market.

Health systems are seeing shortages because flooding from Helene has closed a key plant in North Carolina. The American Hospital Association wants help from the White House.

It’s the first time that the evaluation of pediatric facilities includes behavioral health. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks about adding another specialty to the analysis.

The media outlet examined 108 pediatric hospitals and selected top performers in a host of categories.

Karen Ashley, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Providence, talks about the importance of pacing efforts, listening and providing better patient care.

An HCA Healthcare hospital in Nashville gets a new CEO, and other leaders are taking on new positions.

Some healthcare workers have lost their homes, even as they’ve stayed on the job caring for patients. Here are some relief funds that have been set up to help.

Buoyed by a host of deals tied to Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy, hospital merger activity spiked. The number of hospital mergers is poised to top 2023.

Federal medical teams are aiding overwhelmed hospitals in western North Carolina, which has been devastated by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Some facilities went without running water for days and many roads have been wiped out. Federal officials are aiding hospitals, and hundreds of nurses have arrived to assist staff.

Dockworkers walked off the job for three days. A tentative deal has reopened ports, but a long strike could have posed problems for hospitals.

The drug giant is abandoning a plan to require hospitals to submit requests for rebates in the 340B drug discount program. The government threatened to remove the company’s drugs from Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Overlake Medical Center & Clinics are joining the MultiCare Health System. Officials say they plan to expand access to care.