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Insight Health System has finalized the acquisition of Coldwater Regional Hospital. The system recently took over two hospitals in Ohio.

The Business Group on Health says cost increases will drive companies to try new strategies to control costs, including some considered too disruptive previously.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. Authorities say it appears the shooting was premeditated.

Kimberly Urbanek of Endeavor Health talks about ways to help reduce threats and protect workers.

The North Carolina hospital system is the second organization acquired by Risant. Earlier this year, Risant finalized the acquisition of Geisinger.

The Inova Health System appoints a chief financial officer, and other leaders make news.

Community Health Systems and WoodBridge Healthcare say the $120 million sale of the facilities isn’t happening. Pennsylvania officials had expressed optimism about the deal.

The CMS introduced a rule to try to reduce denials in MA plans. Hospitals say they’re encouraged by the proposal.

A survey of the state’s hospitals finds many are still facing significant financial headwinds, including higher labor and supply costs.

Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital are withdrawing their merger application with state officials. Union Health plans to file a new application in the future.

The co-founder of the telehealth company talks about the growth of virtual care, its value in behavioral health, and what deserves more attention.

AdventHealth is purchasing the two facilities from Community Health Systems, Inc. One of the hospitals has been closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

Some health systems have developed conservation strategies, and Baxter International has resumed production at its North Carolina plant. But some facilities are still facing serious challenges.

Banner Health names leader of two hospitals, and other leaders take on new posts.

Congress needs to pass legislation to streamline the prior authorization process so patient care isn’t delayed. The measure has bipartisan support.

Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital are planning to come together. But critics say it could lead to higher costs and would cost some workers their jobs.

Federal waivers for telehealth programs, including hospital-at-home programs, are slated to expire Dec. 31. Fitch says failing to extend home hospital programs would be a financial blow to nonprofit hospitals.

CommonSpirit and the University of Utah Health have established a clinical partnership. The academic system will help expand care at 5 CommonSpirit hospitals in Utah.

Many hospitals in rural areas are struggling to stay afloat. A report commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare suggests mergers may be the best option for some rural providers.

PatientRightsAdvocate.org says it analyzed 2,000 hospitals and found only about 1 in 5 were fully compliant. Some health systems fared better than others.

The famed heart surgeon, television host and former Senate candidate would oversee the huge agency. Trump said he’d be a good partner to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee.

Health systems should have a stable outlook in the coming year, although they face headwinds as the recovery from the pandemic continues. Labor and supply expenses should remain challenging.

Chief Healthcare Executive® presents the final installment in our series, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence. In this episode, our panel offers advice on how health systems can improve.

Brown University Health names its first chief nurse executive, and other leaders are tackling new roles.

Donald Trump wants Kennedy, the outspoken skeptic of vaccines, to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Critics say he’s unqualified for the post and could damage public health programs.