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Disparities persist in mortality by race, researchers found. Improved readiness for pediatric care in hospitals appears to reduce disparities, but a gap still remains.

The company is working with the hospital system to help physicians have an easier time with documenting patient encounters. The firm’s CEO sees potential beyond documentation.

Pritesh Gandhi, chief community health officer of Walmart, says hospitals and healthcare organizations need to work on long-term solutions, which is admittedly difficult.

The 30-second spot, which is slated to appear nationally starting today, warns that reduced federal aid will hurt patient care.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

A bipartisan bill would potentially give the Department of Health and Human Services a role in weighing the impact of hospital and healthcare consolidations.

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announces a new chief executive officer, and other leaders earn new roles.

The pharmacy chain says that Rosalind Brewer and the board mutually agreed on her exit. The company is now seeking a leader with a deep background in healthcare.

The government says the proposal will help residents and staff. Nursing homes and hospitals say the move could force some facilities to close.

The hospital used its ‘AquaFence’ to protect the main campus, even as Tampa suffered some flooding. The hospital resumed normal operations and said it’s ready to aid those in hard-hit areas.

Some hospitals had to close facilities and delay procedures due to the powerful storm.

Health systems saw declines in both inpatient and outpatient care in July. Hospitals are likely to still see some challenges in the near future, according to Kaufman Hall.

Keith Gray, who became UTMC president in July, says he learned that he needed to focus on the needs of others as a leader.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named the first prescription drugs selected for negotiation. The president has made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, but the impact of this remains to be seen.

A venture chair at Redesign Health, Quarles says young companies should start small, stay focused, and be sure they have a product that fits the market.

A RAND Corporation study found patient satisfaction scores plunged across the country, among all types of hospitals.

Some are battling anxiety and depression, including worries about paying bills and loans. Seli Fakorzi of TimelyCare, a telehealth company that works with colleges, talks about mental health on campus.

Cincinnati Children’s hires a chief philanthropy officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Singing River Health System says it’s had to take computer systems offline. The system continues to see patients, but some services have been disrupted.

More large companies reported greater challenges with anxiety and depression. Some employers are expressing a bit less enthusiasm for telehealth.

Researchers point to the need to ensure the appropriate care for transgender patients, even as the procedures have been restricted in some states.

Arti Masturzo, the chief medical officer of CCS, talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how the healthcare industry needs to do better for patients.

Researchers found that the answers generally matched responses from ophthalmologists in terms of accuracy. They stress that more study is needed.

The number of health data breaches dropped in the first half of 2023, but more people are being affected, a new report from Critical Insight says. Analysts say attackers are shifting tactics.

Those who had been hospitalized face higher risks of death and complications, but even those with milder infections could see organ damage, researchers say.

She talks about the importance of improving the health of the workforce, the links to patient care and financial health, and the value of a wellness officer.

The University of Chicago Medical System appoints a chief operating officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Despite a few big deals and a flurry of hospital transactions, healthcare merger activity has dipped. KPMG’s Ross Nelson sees potential for the pace to pick up.