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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.

The large hospital avoided damage from Hurricane Idalia. The organization has developed detailed plans to deal with flooding, power losses and other disruptions from storms.

The boards of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have approved an agreement to form a combined system with 18 hospitals. They plan to come together at the start of the new year.

The company is working with the hospital system to help physicians have an easier time with documenting patient encounters. The firm’s CEO sees potential beyond documentation.

The 30-second spot, which is slated to appear nationally starting today, warns that reduced federal aid will hurt patient care.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announces a new chief executive officer, and other leaders earn new roles.

The pharmacy chain says that Rosalind Brewer and the board mutually agreed on her exit. The company is now seeking a leader with a deep background in healthcare.

The hospital used its ‘AquaFence’ to protect the main campus, even as Tampa suffered some flooding. The hospital resumed normal operations and said it’s ready to aid those in hard-hit areas.

Health systems saw declines in both inpatient and outpatient care in July. Hospitals are likely to still see some challenges in the near future, according to Kaufman Hall.

The hospital system and tech giant say they are partnering on programs to reduce some administrative hassles for doctors and nurses in producing patient records.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named the first prescription drugs selected for negotiation. The president has made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, but the impact of this remains to be seen.

More large companies reported greater challenges with anxiety and depression. Some employers are expressing a bit less enthusiasm for telehealth.

Despite a few big deals and a flurry of hospital transactions, healthcare merger activity has dipped. KPMG’s Ross Nelson sees potential for the pace to pick up.

Health systems are starting to see higher volumes and revenue. Steve Wasson of Syntellis Performance Solutions thinks a return to pre-pandemic levels is possible.

NRC Health announces the recipients of its 2023 awards for consumer loyalty and patient experience.

Physicians often find gaps in their skills when their careers take them out of patient care.

The ratings include more outpatient measures, a greater focus on data, health equity and more. Ben Harder of U.S. News talked with us about the annual rankings.

The rankings include 22 hospitals that made the honor roll, and some organizations also earned high marks in specialty care.

Hospitals underperformed in June, and while some organizations are rebounding, others are facing a difficult road, according to Kaufman Hall.

With better, unbiased data, hospitals can gain insights that will help drive improvements in pharmacy spending.

Offering digital services puts consumers in the driver’s seat of their healthcare, where they want to be.

Consumers need a more sustainable path forward for managing the cost of care, and so will the healthcare organizations that serve them.

Many health systems aren’t engaging in a simple but useful step. Paul Sarnese, a security consultant, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about protecting workers and patients.

While companies value customer loyalty, what people want from the healthcare industry is value for their time.

Analysts warned of the potential for some shortages until the company can move production elsewhere. The North Carolina plant produces a quarter of the company’s sterile injectables used in hospitals.

Even with signs of improvement, health systems still face headwinds. Suzie Desai of S&P Global Ratings provided an overview for hospital executives.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive®, she talks about the difficulties, and the impact on local communities.

The pace of transactions is picking up, with deals in the second quarter matching pre-pandemic levels. Anu Singh of Kaufman Hall says he expects more activity in the months ahead.