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The unfortunate growth of pharmacy deserts is creating new urgency and opportunities for health systems and hospitals to expand pharmacy services — if executives are careful to develop strategies that ensure the initiatives deliver ROI.

It’s become a foundational skill in health systems, particularly as workplace violence continues to rise.

Several women in leadership roles shared lessons they have learned, leading with empathy, and pursuing opportunities when they arise.

Chief financial officers are taking on a bigger role in health systems as the industry evolves.

States will face new rules in funding Medicaid. Mary Mayhew, CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, says new federal rules are threatening vital programs.

The Trump administration has sent warning letters to 500 hospitals, and a message. Healthcare leaders see growing public demand for simpler information on pricing.

William Robertson will retire at the end of the year. Florence Chang, MultiCare’s president, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1.

Dr. Ridgley Salter and his son, Dr. Nick Salter, both work at WellSpan Health. They talk about their journey, staying healthy, and finding balance.

Eric Steinberger of Atlantic Health talks about using data, connecting with patients, and envisioning marketing as an engine for growth.

In a wide-ranging conversation, she talks about caring for an aging population, changing federal policies, and why hospitals are facing a different kind of pivot point.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s annual conference offered a window on an industry facing rapid challenges and changes.

In an interview at the HFMA conference, Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings talked about planning for Medicaid cuts, opportunities with AI, and why it’s not a time to be cautious.

Even with big changes in federal policy and mounting cost pressures, Hancock says devising strategies for the future is the best way to manage and adapt.

The for-profit system in Tennessee elevated Dave Caspers, who had been Ardent’s chief operating officer. Marty Bonick, the former CEO, stepped down to pursue other opportunities.

She spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the HFMA conference about integrating Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health to form Corewell Health. She also talked about facing financial headwinds and the value of partnerships.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association about challenges with reimbursements and potential with the use of AI.

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, outlined top priorities during an appearance at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Catholic health system has completed the deal to acquire AMSURG’s 300 ambulatory surgery centers. It marks a shift in Ascension’s long-term strategy.

For both clinicians and attorneys the lesson is quite clear: whatever the AI model, verification of output together with your own medical and legal judgment remains important.

Most doubt the long-term viability of the health system and say the tipping point is coming, and soon, according to a survey by Vitalic Health.

Providers are seeing more patients confused by misinformation and disinformation, and some aren’t going to doctors. She outlines steps health systems can take to counter misinformation.

Leaders are showing enthusiasm for AI to improve operations, help overworked staff, and potentially drive down costs.

Corewell Health CEO Tina Freese Decker and CFO Matt Cox talk about the need for candor, trust, and even a bit of tension in making big decisions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association presented the Richard L. Clarke award to Dennis Dahlen, chief financial officer of Mayo Clinic.

The carefully polished language once designed to inform the masses must give way to clear, immediate answers and real-time updates.