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Universities say the abrupt cuts will delay research, lead to job cuts, and hurt hospitals and academic institutions. The Trump administration says it’s aiming to spend less on overhead.

Healthcare organizations must prioritize employee well-being as a strategy to safeguard care outcomes and build stronger relationships between patients and providers.

A bipartisan bill would offer a bump in reimbursements to physicians. Doctors say years of cuts are prompting some physicians to stop taking Medicare patients.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans will now be known as Manning Family Children’s, reflecting a ‘transformational’ partnership.

The American Hospital Association is seeking exceptions for drugs and medical devices made in China, Mexico, and Canada. China is a key supplier of cancer drugs and protective gear.

President Trump has threatened tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. While some tariffs have been paused, health systems worry that they could eventually pay more for medical devices and drugs.

Chip Kahn explains why health systems are worried about the prospect of cuts in coverage, and how patients, and hospitals, could pay the price.

In a crisis, when healthcare organizations face shortages or even stoppages, staffing agencies play an important role.

Matt Heywood, CEO of Aspirus, talks with us about integrating St. Luke’s, a $200M construction project, plans to build a new hospital, and potential for more growth.

Researchers have found that physician burnout is tied to documentation time after hours. Lisa Rotenstein of UCSF Health talks about ways to reduce burnout.

Johns Hopkins Medicine names a new physician in chief, and others take on new roles.

The University of Kansas Health System, Newman Regional Health, and LMH Health have formed a ‘strategic affiliation.’ It’s not a merger, but they will work together to boost services.

Duke Health and UNC Health are teaming up to build a new campus that will cost $2-3 billion. Officials share details about the long-awaited pediatric facility.

More than half of all Americans were impacted by the attack, UnitedHealth Group says. It’s been called the biggest health data breach in U.S. history.

Carolee Lee of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) talks about spurring investments, understanding women’s health isn’t a niche market, and raising awareness about the untapped opportunities.

FIU Health hires a new chief executive, and others take new roles.

Leslie Snavely, CEO of CHG Healthcare, says leaders should have the confidence to be genuine, and that will resonate with others.

Most analysts expect less scrutiny from regulators on mergers and acquisitions involving health systems. But there are bipartisan concerns about the growing consolidation of hospitals.

Many hospital mergers over the past year have involved a party struggling financially. Some mega mergers could be in the works over the coming year as well.

Health systems have pressing priorities from the new administration and Capitol Hill. Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about what hospitals are seeking in Washington.

The second Trump administration promises to bring changes that will affect America’s hospitals, with concerns about Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, and potential higher costs with tariffs.

The Joint Commission appoints a chief legal officer, and others take new posts.

HCA Healthcare is selling the Regional Medical Center to Santa Clara County. County officials say they’re planning to restore some services to the hospital.

Health systems have reopened some outpatient facilities but some clinics are still not open.

Health systems and clinicians can’t ignore it or throw up their hands. Dr. Geeta Nayyar, author of ‘Dead Wrong,’ talks about battling misinformation on social media, building trust, and the business case for providers.