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Terry Shaw says he will step down in 2025. The system says it has a succession plan in place.

Wendy Horton talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about keeping good workers, recruiting new talent, and lessons learned from the pandemic.

Duke Health has reached an agreement to purchase Lake Norman Regional Medical Center from Community Health Systems, Inc. CHS tried unsuccessfully to sell the hospital previously.

The company’s founder talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about weight loss drugs, the rise in in-person appointments, what customers are seeking and more.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats have written a letter outlining objections and concerns about President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City and a suspect has been arrested. Eric Sean Clay of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety discusses new measures health organizations are considering.

Public officials are pushing back against those saying the individual who fatally shot Brian Thompson is worthy of praise or celebration.

The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative plans to buy and reopen the St. Joseph’s Hospital, while the group pursues plans to build a new hospital.

After examining more than 800 hospitals, U.S. News & World Report unveils its 2025 list of the top hospitals for maternity care. Jennifer Winston of U.S. News talks about the rankings.

Fitch has revised its outlook for the sector from ‘deteriorating’ to ‘neutral,’ but health systems still face cost pressures.

Authorities say a person of interest has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson. Police said he had a document showing his mindset.

Jack Lynch, the longtime leader of the Pennsylvania hospital system, is stepping down next year. He talked with us about his career, his frustrations with reimbursements, and why he’s optimistic.

Intermountain Health hires a new chief digital officer, and other leaders take on new challenges.

A local nonprofit group is aiming to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls. Aspirus Health has also announced plans to build a hospital in the region.

Insight Health System has finalized the acquisition of Coldwater Regional Hospital. The system recently took over two hospitals in Ohio.

Bea Grause talks about the struggles of New York hospitals and the need for a comprehensive approach to alleviate staff shortages and ensure access to healthcare.

The Business Group on Health says cost increases will drive companies to try new strategies to control costs, including some considered too disruptive previously.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. Authorities say it appears the shooting was premeditated.

Kimberly Urbanek of Endeavor Health talks about ways to help reduce threats and protect workers.

The North Carolina hospital system is the second organization acquired by Risant. Earlier this year, Risant finalized the acquisition of Geisinger.

Greg Samios talks about new tools offering insights for health systems, and how the company is bringing AI to UpToDate, its clinical decision support tool.

Gary Jessee, who has spent many years working with Medicaid, talks about the implications of new federal regulations in the latest podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive®.

Some employees suffered devastating losses due to Hurricane Helene, and others were impacted by Hurricane Milton.

The former congressman is a physician, but his past statements on vaccines have troubled health leaders. He also hasn’t led a large public health agency.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, the new chief executive of the organization, says that leaders should follow their instincts.

The Inova Health System appoints a chief financial officer, and other leaders make news.

Community Health Systems and WoodBridge Healthcare say the $120 million sale of the facilities isn’t happening. Pennsylvania officials had expressed optimism about the deal.

President-elect Trump wants Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who opposed some COVID-19 measures, to lead the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is the prime source of federal funding for medical research.

The CMS introduced a rule to try to reduce denials in MA plans. Hospitals say they’re encouraged by the proposal.

A survey of the state’s hospitals finds many are still facing significant financial headwinds, including higher labor and supply costs.