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More young people are having bariatric surgeries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for more access to the procedure for kids and teens struggling with obesity.

Patients are losing Medicaid eligibility and hospitals are providing more charity care, according to the latest Kaufman Hall report.

The organizations behind the nationwide effort include the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Race Forward, the American Hospital Association, and more.

Amid low supplies of some chemotherapy drugs, healthcare groups and members of Congress are pushing the Food & Drug Administration to alleviate the shortages.

A recent survey suggests consumers are more interested in getting payment notices digitally. Some hospitals are offering more digital payment options, but many are not.

A bipartisan bill is designed to help children's hospitals treat more kids with behavioral health issues and train more workers in pediatrics.

University of Michigan Health hires a new patient safety officer, Tampa General Hospital appoints a chief nursing officer, and others move into new roles.

Researchers hail it as an important step in understanding complications persisting after a COVID-19 infection, and they say it could lead to better treatments.

Patients who underwent a thrombectomy fared better than those who had standard care, a recent study found. The findings offer new insights that could save lives, an Ascension researcher says.

Lawmakers have approved legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority on hospital consolidations. Sanford and Fairview are planning to create a system with over 50 hospitals.

The organization offers resources in screening for the social drivers of health. Gary Price, the foundation's president, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about assessing patients and getting them help.

The Association of American Medical Colleges says improving diversity is critical to training doctors and improving public health.

Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning of the ‘profound risk’ to the mental health of children and teens, and several leading medical organizations share those concerns.

The leaders of Dartmouth Health, MaineHealth and the University of Vermont Health Network outline the perilous road for rural health systems.

LCMC Health agreed to buy three hospitals from HCA Healthcare, and Louisiana officials approved the deal. The Federal Trade Commission has moved to block it, outraging hospital groups.

His new startup aims to make it easier for healthcare organizations to recruit the pros they need. He talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the company and the changing role of IT.

The California system is forming a new health organization called Risant Health, and Geisinger will be the first member. Financial documents offer more details on the deal.

C.K. Wang of COTA talks about the disparities in outcomes for the sexual and gender diverse population. He talks about the need for more information and improved training for clinicians.

MaineHealth names the system's first chief medical and transformation officer, Baptist Health in Florida names a quality officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Thousands were slated to walk out next week, but the two sides have come to a tentative agreement.

The system hopes the facilities will be open within 18-24 months. WellSpan says if these prove to be successful, it could look to add more small hospitals.

Health systems and advocacy groups say the low supplies are leading to delays in treatments and are endangering patients.

A new report examining health insurance data finds sharp increases in emergency department visits, suicidal ideation and admissions for anxiety.

Most Americans say the healthcare system is overwhelming and time-consuming. Patients say they want more time with providers and find it too difficult to get appointments.

Healthcare leaders applauded the choice of Monica Bertagnolli, who has been leading the National Cancer Institute. She recently disclosed her own diagnosis of breast cancer.

The workers say they are fighting for better wages and staffing. The company says it’s making preparations if a strike occurs.

The organization, formed by some of America’s top health systems, is providing more insights on the social determinants of health. Charlotte Baker of Truveta talks about how data can close disparities.

The company has been notifying those affected. PharMerica says it isn’t aware of any identity theft or fraud.