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Physicians say the process of securing approval delays care for patients and leads to burnout and moral distress for providers.

Walgreens is shutting down some VillageMD locations, and CVS is closing clinics in the Los Angeles area. Both say they’re committed to primary care, but it’s not an easy road.

Nonprofit health systems are showing improvements, but even with expected gains, they’re likely to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Gov. Maura Healey pressed Steward Health Care to begin a ‘safe, orderly transition’ amid the system’s financial struggles, and warns that the state will close beds and transfer patients if needed.

AccessOne’s 2023 consumer survey paints a vivid picture of the average American’s financial struggles and what healthcare organizations can do to help them.

A new analysis from the Chartis Center for Rural Health outlines the troubling financial picture, and the growing number of communities with less access to healthcare services.

Nicole Stallings, CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the financial strain, workforce challenges and behavioral health needs.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking HSHS to delay the closings, which are slated to happen in the spring. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has expressed disappointment at the lack of notice.

What it means to partner with a SaaS provider and link systems with interoperability.

A group of healthcare leaders is setting out to change federal policy to help hospitals pay for nursing staff.

Both of the Super Bowl teams have official healthcare partners. More health systems are forming partnerships with NFL teams, and they’re also looking beyond the gridiron.

Health systems are more likely to retain nurses if they listen to their concerns, reduce some tasks, and move to more flexible schedules, nursing advocates say.

Theresa Davis, president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, talks about improving work environments, changes in the industry and the importance of mentoring young nurses.

A survey by IntelyCare echoes other reports detailing the frustration of nurses.

UCSF Health has reached an agreement to acquire the hospitals from CommonSpirit Health. The organizations hope to close the deal in the spring.

Many nurses say they are struggling with their mental health, largely because they are overworked and understaffed. Nurses are imploring healthcare leaders to take action.

Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about Medicare and Medicaid funding, extending telehealth, protecting workers, and more.

The hospitals will become part of UCI Health, the health enterprise of University of California-Irvine.

Novant Health has purchased the facilities, and a host of clinics, in a deal with Tenet Healthcare Corp. Novant expands its presence in South Carolina.

Federal regulators are suing to prevent Novant Health from acquiring the facilities and other clinics from Community Health Systems. Novant health says it is willing to go to court.

While many hospitals continue to struggle, some have weathered the storm, and now is the time to look at options for growth, analysts say.

Innovation around healthcare apps could help clinicians and enable organizations to streamline billing and collections.

The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital plan to come together, but Andrew Bailey says Missouri’s lawmakers must approve the deal.

After an uptick in deals last year, analysts say they expect more transactions in the coming year, driven by financial need or aiming to keep up with the rapid changes in healthcare.

The Federal Trade Commission has opposed mergers that it says could lead to higher prices or reduced services. Now, the FTC wants more information on planned deals.