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The Business Group on Health unveils its trends to watch in the coming year, and employers are worried about controlling costs and getting a good return on their investments.

The multi-year project will feature new technology and the ability to adapt for future needs, officials say.

The two Missouri-based systems will form a combined system with 28 hospitals. The deal is expected to close by Jan. 1.

Health systems are seeing gains, particularly in outpatient revenue, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report.

Health systems say they are seeing more denials, and they worry the plans are going to skirt federal regulations in reviewing hospital admissions.

Healthcare workers will walk to get what they want, and it’s not just about money. Hospitals must focus on building good relationships with their workers.

Weill Cornell Medicine chooses a chief operating officer, and other leaders are taking on new roles in the new year.

Nurses don’t think that their facilities offer adequate support for their mental health. Hospitals must take steps to take care of their nurses.

Brendan Carr will take over as CEO early next year. Kenneth L. Davis, who has led Mount Sinai since 2003, will become executive vice chairman of the system’s board.

The campaign calls for a new building connected to Northwell's children’s hospital. Northwell’s Charles Schleien talks about the effort and the crisis affecting kids.

Health systems say they are facing more denials from payers, including Medicare Advantage plans, and it’s a big reason why they have less cash on hand.

Federal regulators want to stop John Muir Health’s planned purchase of the San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

In an agreement announced Friday, Novant would acquire three South Carolina facilities from the for-profit hospital system.

Siva Namasivayam, CEO of Cohere Health, talks about using AI to help improve the process and reduce clashes between healthcare providers and insurers.

Analysts say the recovery remains slow. Health systems are seeing higher costs due to battles with payers, and more leaders are worried about meeting debt obligations.

The investor’s service projects a 'stable' outlook for hospitals in the next year, but says high costs will remain 'a trouble spot.'

A month after tens of thousands of workers went on strike, the union members voted in favor of a four-year pact which includes provisions to boost staffing.

Mass General Brigham has been operating one of the nation’s largest home hospital programs. Best Buy has been teaming with more health systems.

Supply chain managers play an imperative role in ensuring a flow of materials and services. Leaders need to understand this complex process.

The government plans to offer lump-sum payments in a dispute that reached the Supreme Court. But health systems aren’t happy about future cuts.

It took longer than expected, but Parkview is joining the Colorado system next month. UCHealth is going to invest nearly $200 million in Parkview.

The number is already 60% higher than in 2022, federal officials say. Most of the breaches came from cyberattacks.

Gary Stuck, chief medical officer of Advocate Health, talks about the importance of working together in hospitals and health systems.

Among other steps, the Department of Health and Human Services will develop a safety program to address unsafe healthcare practices involving artificial intelligence.

More people are looking to get procedures done outside the hospital, according to a report from Strata and Syntellis Performance Solutions.