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Healthcare groups assailed the proposals, saying they’ll hurt health systems and physicians.

While they are faring better than other providers, children’s hospitals are dealing with the lowest cash levels in a decade, Fitch Reports says.

Doctors and nurses also fault payers for making their job harder, according to surveys by Morning Consult.

Hospitals are urging the government to expedite the payments. But health systems are irked by CMS’ plans to cut spending in other areas, saying it ‘blunts’ the remedy.

He outlines steps hospital leaders should take to ensure that cybersecurity is a top priority throughout the organization.

Federal authorities say organizations shouldn’t give into ransom demands. But even cybersecurity experts say the answers aren’t always easy.

Many health systems have faced serious financial challenges, but a new Kaufman Hall report finds a bit of a rebound.

The health system says the highly-publicized reports don’t reflect the rapidly changing industry. Some top medical schools have also pulled out of U.S. News rankings.

Ochsner Health appoints a chief nursing officer, Baptist Health Louisville hires a new president, and more.

The two organizations are establishing Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Louisiana. Ochsner MD Anderson facilities are based in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and Covington.

The city council approved a measure that would give voters the chance to impose a ceiling on the compensation of executives. Hospital groups have opposed the effort.

About 1,800 nurses went on strike at two hospitals. Nurses called for better pay and working conditions, while management says it offered substantial pay increases.

Some patients end up back in the hospital because they didn’t follow their treatment plan, for a variety of reasons. Colin Banas of DrFirst talks about the need to improve.

The systems have partnered in some areas for years. Washington’s CEO calls it an ‘obvious choice.’

St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley shut down Friday night. Local officials say the closure will have a profound impact.

The system hopes to transform Pender Medical Center into a true community general hospital within five years.

States are determining some recipients are no longer eligible. Hospitals are providing more charity care, an indication that some have lost coverage.

As many hospitals expand their footprint using co-management agreements, they will also be subject to greater scrutiny for anticompetitive behavior.

Hiring managers and health system leaders can take important steps to keep patients safe.

Health systems must focus on improving daily business operations while finding new opportunities for growth.

Organizations focus on training employees against social engineering attacks. But they risk leaving themselves open to attacks that exploit network software vulnerabilities.

The system launched one of the first programs to offer acute care at home. Ania Wajnberg of Mount Sinai talks about the ingredients of a successful program.

To remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.

The Federal Trade Commission says the measure would improperly shield consolidations from federal antitrust regulations and could hurt consumers.

He talks about the importance of generating optimism and inspiring teams to be a part of something bigger.