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A new AMA survey finds enthusiasm for using artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burdens. As a tool for patient care, physicians express enthusiasm and some worries.

More Hispanic students entered medical schools this year, but there was a slight dip in Black first-year students, the Association of American Medical Colleges says.

In this installment of our ‘Safer Hospitals’ series, Dave Corbin, a security consultant, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about violence prevention, effective steps, and some mistakes to avoid.

After years of planning, the Department of Health and Human Services hailed the milestone. Five organizations have been approved as the initial data exchange networks.

Paul Anderson spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive® about his new role, gene and cell therapy, immunology, and bringing scientists together.

A group of Democratic and Republican senators wants CMS to collect more data on prior authorization denials. Hospitals have said they’re seeing more denials from MA plans.

Health systems have objected to a provision for ‘site-neutral’ Medicare funding, which they say would hurt hospitals. They welcome language delaying cuts in Medicaid funding.

To cut costs, health systems may outsource, or even offshore, functions such as revenue cycle management and billing, Deloitte projects. Most hospital leaders expect continued workforce challenges.

Emory University medical school announces a new dean, MaineHealth hires a regional president, and other leaders take new roles.

The digital health company is collaborating with Qualtrics to put more patient feedback in health records. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics talks with us about the partnership and the push for patient-centered care.

The Children’s Hospital Association says most hospitals are worried about a lack of resources for patients with mental health needs. Many are also struggling with labor costs.

Nonprofit health systems will likely wrestle with higher labor costs and revenue difficulties. Suzie Desai of S&P talks about those headwinds and other challenges ahead for hospitals.

Michael Hamilton, founder and chief information security officer of Critical Insight, talks about trends in attacks and emerging threats in the coming year.

Many health systems will continue to wrestle with staffing challenges, volumes, and debt concerns. Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings tells us why he expects another difficult year.

The watchdog group unveiled its top hospitals and top ambulatory surgical centers for 2023.

The northern Virginia system has high hopes for the donation. Shashank Desai of Inova talked with us about improving care and expanding prevention efforts.

The CEO of AtlantiCare in New Jersey, Michael Charlton talks about the need to get around the organization and talk with staff.

Advocate Health appoints a new chief financial officer, and others move into new leadership roles.

Mortality rates rose significantly from 2018 to 2021, according to an NIH study.

The plans call for a 12-story tower for inpatient care. Elizabeth Wako, CEO of Swedish Health Services, says it will be a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility for the Pacific Northwest.

The Business Group on Health unveils its trends to watch in the coming year, and employers are worried about controlling costs and getting a good return on their investments.

Lawrence Moss, CEO of Nemours Children's Health, says hospitals need to understand the areas where certain groups of patients are having worse outcomes.

The multi-year project will feature new technology and the ability to adapt for future needs, officials say.

The two Missouri-based systems will form a combined system with 28 hospitals. The deal is expected to close by Jan. 1.

The nursing profession receives a penny for every dollar donated, the American Nurses Foundation says. Kate Judge, the executive director, says hospitals are missing opportunities to support nurses and improve patient care.

Health systems are seeing gains, particularly in outpatient revenue, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report.

Health systems say they are seeing more denials, and they worry the plans are going to skirt federal regulations in reviewing hospital admissions.