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The academic health system serves mostly rural communities, and is working to make it easier for them to get care.

This week, we’ll bring you a virtual event that looks at changes in the healthcare industry and shifts in federal policy.

Bhakti Hansoti of Johns Hopkins talks about steps for hospitals, state health officials and the importance of clear messages.

Andrew Chang, chief marketing officer of UChicago Medicine, talks with us about showcasing faculty and working to help the health system grow.

Mark Bohen, the system’s chief marketing and communications officer, talks about helping the system grow and connecting with consumers.

Mobile investments can deliver significant value and improve access for consumers.

The Ohio-based system has seen improved operating margins. Megerian outlines the steps that led to the rebound.

Hospitals in North Carolina and New Mexico are also getting new leadership.

How an academic medical center manages patient movement and transitions of care can impact the organization’s finances.

The FBI says healthcare remains the industry of choice for ransomware groups. Authorities are going after attackers, but hospitals face greater risks amid financial pressures.

The systems have come together on a definitive agreement. If the deal is approved, they would create a system with 39 hospitals, and Sutter would invest $2 billion in Allina’s market.

The leader of the health system isn’t a pessimist, but he says it’s important to plan for tough times. He says that approach has paid dividends.

WakeMed says joining Atrium is key to ensuring its long-term future, and Atrium has pledged $2 billion in investments. Some North Carolina officials have voiced concerns.

Members technically have access to care, yet many never engage with it. And that means preventive services go unused.

The system is looking to try and keep people healthier and avoid hospitalization, and will utilize its health plan in that effort.

Sutter Health and Santa Clara University are planning to build the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine.

He says Marshfield Clinic’s integration into Sanford Health has accelerated a financial turnaround and produced benefits across the organization.

Dignity Health appoints a new leader for two hospitals, and other leaders tackle new opportunities.

Chris Bjornberg, CEO of the Imperial Valley Health District, discusses managing financial challenges and using partnerships to serve vulnerable communities.

Protecting the workforce is no longer an ancillary initiative; it is a foundational pillar.

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia says he’s stepping down at the end of the year. He led the transformation of the system’s campuses and expanded research and investments in AI.

New AI-powered model unifies and integrates all aspects of health system growth.

The South Dakota system and North Memorial Health in the Twin Cities announced plans to come together. North Memorial would anchor a new care delivery region for Sanford Health.

Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, talks with us about Gen Z nurses, why hospitals need to work to retain them, and managing nurses across different generations.

The two health systems say they hope to complete the transfer of Trinity Health System in the fall.