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Dr. Tim O’Connell, co-founder and CEO of emtelligent, talks about the company’s growth and getting insights for health systems and payers.

The company has partnered with SSM Health to train nurses and Google Cloud on new AI training for clinicians. Steve Beard sees a growing role in meeting the needs of the healthcare industry.

NewYork-Presbyterian, CommonSpirit Health and Memorial Hermann also name leaders to new posts.

After Senate measures fall short, health systems fear the tax credits will lapse, leaving millions unable to afford coverage.

Rick Pollack, who has led the organization for a decade, will step down by the end of 2026. He has been praised as the ‘preeminent voice’ for hospitals.

Nancy Blake, chief nursing officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center, talks about creating a better work environment and keeping more nurses in the hospital.

The federal government excluded nursing from a list of degree programs. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy of the American Nurses Association says it could deter some from pursuing nursing careers.

A specialty hospital in Portland is shutting its doors, and a community hospital in southern Oregon is ending inpatient services, although it plans to retain its emergency department.

State officials are moving to revoke the license of Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull, and the facility has lost its Medicare certification.

Jennifer DeCubellis, the new president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals, says safety net hospitals are underwater. Medicaid cuts will make it harder for some to survive, she says.

Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, talks about factors relating to burnout and turnover, and how health systems can do better.

CommonSpirit Health and Sutter Health also name new leaders.

Shifting the financial success metric from margin per patient to overall health system revenue margin represents a more sustainable strategy.

The health system is looking to finalize an agreement that would have Fairfield Medical Center become a member of OhioHealth.

The government issued its final outpatient rates for 2026. Health systems hoped for bigger payments, and they’re troubled by CMS changing its approach to payments.

A new EY study argues the benefits far exceed the tax breaks, but some members of Congress have expressed concerns that hospitals aren’t doing enough.

WVU Health System announces a deal to add the Independence Health System in western Pennsylvania, and will invest $800 million to improve its hospitals.

Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy says the Long Island health system is looking to intervene earlier to cut costs. But looming cuts in Medicaid will add to the challenge.

Hudson Regional Health closed Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. New Jersey officials said the system fell short of promises to turn the hospital around.

Continuing a series of landmark contributions, Denny Sanford provided the funds for a new medical center in South Dakota.

The American Telemedicine Association announces a change in leadership, and others take on new roles.

For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the change.

The government is testing a new model in the program that allows health systems to buy outpatient drugs at lower costs. Hospitals say a rebate model would add administrative burdens and costs.

The state’s governor said the merger would lead to better services and lower prices for consumers. Federal regulators have opposed the deal over fears that patients would pay more for services.

A KPMG survey finds most CEOs say their organizations are making significant investments over the next year. Drew Corrigan of KPMG talks about what leaders are seeking with AI.