Health Systems

Members of the American College of Emergency Physicians talked with lawmakers in Washington. One of those doctors describes the toll on staff and patients.

A patient in police custody killed one officer and wounded another, authorities say. Hospitals should take a closer look at their own procedures for handling those in custody.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about leading the system, expanding access to care, and why he’s not looking to reduce services even with Medicaid cuts.

The plans call for a network of surgery centers across Minnesota. Atlas has formed similar partnerships with other health systems.

Many hospitals aren’t adequately prepared to treat kids in the emergency department. Greater readiness can reduce the risk of children dying, experts say.

The chief clinical research officer of the cancer center talks with us about advances in understanding cancer, game changers and making treatments available sooner.

Health systems have taken steps to curb waste and pollution, and those efforts can pay financial dividends.

The health system is using more renewable energy, reducing waste and aiming to do less harm to the environment. Beth Schenk of Providence talks about the system’s progress.

Executives say they are focused on cutting expenses and worried about reduced government funding, according to a new report by Strata Decision Technology.

He talks about the expansion of services across northern California, preparing for Medicaid cuts and why growth is necessary.

The head of the California health system spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about plans to create a 39-hospital system, investing in Minnesota, and Sutter’s growth in recent years.

Providence’s chief physician executive spoke with us about the potential for AI, innovating, and preparing for more patients who won’t have insurance coverage.

Students can take a course that gets them working in the kitchen and links food to overall health. Dr. Linda Shiue talks about the course and why nutrition is critical to medical education.

High turnover hurts hospital emergency departments. Dr. Randy Katz of the Memorial Healthcare System talks about preventing burnout and encouraging wellness.

Janice Nevin plans to step down in September, and Jenn Schwartz has been named the next leader of the Delaware health system.

Robert Stone touts the importance of ensuring patients get the care they need and designing a system to do it. He also points to the need of broader public conversations to ensure access.

Maui Health's CEO is stepping down, and other leaders take new roles.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive® about its newest hospital, the acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers, and putting patients first.

Dr. Takeisha Davis talks about the system’s approach to preventive care, including partnering with payers and hosting fun events to help improve outcomes.

There were more than 20 deals announced, the biggest first quarter number since 2020, according to Kaufman Hall.

Dr. Takeisha Davis, CEO of the New Orleans East community hospital, talks about efforts to keep people healthy, using plain language, and concerns about Medicaid cuts.

The system developed a central command center to help patients find beds to post-acute facilities, freeing beds for more patients.

Jeffrey Flaks, Hartford’s president and CEO, talked with us about making care more accessible and affordable. And he talks about the desire to continuously get better.

The leader of the Connecticut-based health system talks about the growth of the organization, using AI and a host of other topics.

Roxanna Gapstur has led the Pennsylvania hospital system since 2019, overseeing a significant expansion of WellSpan’s footprint.