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Mike Wargo, HCA’s head of emergency operations, discusses the importance of leadership engagement, facing hurricanes and wildfires, and preparing for emergencies that come with no warning.

Authorities say the suspect entered INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital and fired multiple shots. The guard died in the incident, and police warned there could have been more casualties.

Dr. Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota says canceling research contracts sets back research, and follows other troubling changes in federal vaccine policy.

The system is planning a network of freestanding facilities that offer both urgent care and emergency care for patients. UNC is teaming with Intuitive Health on the effort.

Nebraska Medicine names its first chief transformation officer, Emory Healthcare hires a chief administrative officer, and more.

Oregon Health & Science University says it’s the biggest donation ever to a U.S. college or academic medical center. The Nike co-founder and his wife are longtime supporters of OHSU.

Health systems and practices tout the convenience of portals to help schedule appointments and ask questions. Doctors say there can be downsides, and some say they’re overwhelmed by the volume.

For the first time in years, nonprofit hospitals saw revenues rise at a more rapid clip than the growth in expenses in 2024, according to Moody’s Ratings.

A new Gallup Poll finds the percentage of Americans who drink has fallen to the lowest point in decades. For the first time, a majority describe moderate drinking as unhealthy.

Health systems are eyeing the addition of outpatient facilities, such as ambulatory surgery centers and urgent cares, to enhance patient access.

Nonprofit health systems saw modest gains over the past year, but most systems are barely breaking even, according to Fitch Ratings. Pending Medicaid cuts look to pose more challenges.

The facility, formerly called Children’s Hospital New Orleans, now bears the name of the famed football family. Hospital CEO Lucio Fragoso says the new name has helped with fundraising.

Alisa Secaida is battling advanced lung cancer. She urges other women to listen to their gut if they know something is wrong, and to find a physician who will listen.

There weren’t many transactions in the first half of the year, but industry analysts expect health systems to pursue more deals in the coming months.

More Americans are turning to these drugs to lose weight, and a new RAND report sheds light on the patients using the medication.

Intermountain also expanded the role of another pediatric leader in the system, and other executives are taking on new roles.

Alisa Secaida talks about her cancer journey, the road to her diagnosis, and dealing with the mental strain of battling cancer and raising kids.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he’s ending nearly $500 million in contracts. Critics, including the former surgeon general under President Trump, say mRNA vaccines have saved millions.

Many hospital staff are attacked or face aggressive behavior, but some don’t come forward. Andrea Greco of Centegix talks about creating a culture of safety.

Surgical patients are more likely to survive and they are having fewer complications, according to a new report by the American Hospital Association and Vizient.

With nearly $1 trillion in cuts projected over a decade, health systems will be looking at staff cuts, reducing services and possibly closing facilities.

The organization says it is making a funding commitment to invest in studies of maternal health, menstrual health and other areas too often ignored.

Lucio Fragoso, head of Manning Family Children’s, is preparing to run the Leadville Trail 100 Run. He talks about the fundraising campaign he’s leading and training for the ultramarathon.

The head of Community Health Systems has announced plans to retire, and other leaders take on new roles.

University Health has reached an agreement to buy the former CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center in a $71 million deal.

Several healthcare organizations spoke out after they said they’re being excluded from advising a federal committee on vaccine recommendations.

More health systems are using AI tools to improve defenses, but ransomware groups are using it for phishing, writing malware, and deepfakes.

The CMS issues its final 2026 inpatient payment rule, leaving hospitals less than satisfied. They point to other cuts in aid putting more pressure on health systems.