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Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems stepped up and delivered more aid, the American Hospital Association says in a new report.

Becky Hultberg, president and CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon, talks about the state’s nurse staffing law, building partnerships, financial difficulties and what keeps her awake at night.

Labor leaders said there could be another walkout next month if they don’t reach an agreement with the California-based health system. The sides are slated to resume talks later this week.

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees walked off the job last week, and the two sides remain apart on key issues.

With value-based care gaining popularity, hospitals must be ready for the growing certainty of risk-based contracts.

A coalition of 30 organizations has asked the Labor Department for clarification. They note some temp agencies are using independent contractors for nursing roles.

Hospital volumes have rebounded, but health systems continue to pay more for labor costs. Fitch’s downgrades have outnumbered upgrades 3-to-1.

Union leaders say it’s the biggest healthcare workers' strike in American history. The California-based system and workers remain apart on some key areas.

The CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about curbing the use of middlemen, the need for more integration in healthcare, and moving away from annual enrollment.

Union workers have planned a three-day walkout. Labor groups say it would be the nation’s largest strike of healthcare workers.

Margins remain below historical levels, but more hospitals and systems are reporting better earnings.

The non-profit New Hampshire system could be merging with the for-profit giant.

A federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to block the Louisiana system’s acquisition of three hospitals from HCA Healthcare.

The unions say they need an agreement by the end of the week, or they will walk out in October. It would be the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history.

These audits hurt hospitals’ revenue cycles by increasing administrative costs and ultimately reducing reimbursement.

Fitch Ratings cited continued losses and a low amount of cash on hand. The Pennsylvania-based system says it’s making progress toward profitability.

The voluntary program is designed to help hospitals curb their emissions and expand their work to combat climate change. Leaders also point to potential cost savings.

The CEOs of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the planned merger, their similar goals and philosophies, and why they say it’ll work.

They plan to build a new hospital for cancer patients in Boston. The new collaboration signals Dana-Farber is moving on from a long relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood talks about the importance of being proactive, especially as he sees a difficult environment for hospitals in the years ahead.

Union workers have authorized a strike if there’s no contract by Sept. 30. It could be the largest healthcare worker strike in American history.

Beginning in October, a key program offering federal funds to safety net hospitals is slated for a reduction of $8 billion. More than 250 hospitals have asked Senate and House leaders to block the cuts.

University of Florida Health has brought Flagler Health+ into the academic system. It will now be known as UF Health St. Johns.

Advocates for health systems say a CMS proposal is insufficient, as hospitals continue to grapple with higher costs.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he discusses the planned merger with St. Luke’s in Duluth, buying several hospitals from Ascension and expanding care in rural areas.