Healthcare Transformation

The American Cancer Society hailed progress in reducing cancer deaths. But advocates are worried about reduced spending on cancer research.

While primary care broadly faces underfunding, burnout, and poor coordination, pediatrics has been especially overlooked.

Healthcare leaders offer their projections on the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

Executives and thought leaders say they expect to see wider, and more intentional, adoption of artificial intelligence across the industry.

A few provided gifts in the nine-figure range, but one topped all contributions.

Health systems have plenty of alternatives, and they typically cost less to install and maintain.

To create meaningful, measurable improvements in patient safety, health systems must pair responsible AI adoption with strong governance.

Careful planning can improve the chances of reaping the benefits of AI, without piling more on already‑stretched teams.

Karen Knudsen, the CEO, talks about the mission of improving patient access and commercialization of cancer therapies, and the need to do it more quickly.

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

Dr. John L. Dalrymple talks about the young institution, its approach to medical education, and his hopes for going beyond the traditional curriculum.

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 health system has received national recognition over the past year. Dr. Phillip Chang, CommonSpirit’s chief medical and quality officer, talks about the keys to improving patient care.

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.

The first study examining hospital-at-home programs in rural communities found strong outcomes. Researchers say the programs delivered high marks from patients and lower costs.

Susan Monarez, the former CDC director, says she thinks up to 90% of all care will take place at home in the not-too-distant future.

The new facility in Orange County will open its doors Dec. 1. Annette Walker, president of City of Hope Orange County, talks about the new hospital and the services it will provide.

The health system focusing on cancer is opening a new hospital in Orange County, California. Dr. Ed Kim talks about the need to go beyond current treatments.

Digital capability adoption is growing, but health systems must now shift from a strategy and move to tailored execution.

The system is undertaking an ambitious effort to improve patient care and speed progress toward cures. And the initiative is off to a strong start.

CIOs believe AI offers transformational benefits. Yet realization of that promise hinges on having a deliberate strategy.

States have submitted their applications for the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Program. Hospitals now will wait to see what they get.

States had to submit applications for the new federal program earlier this month. Here’s a look at what states are seeking and how hospitals advised the states.

The division of the Kroger supermarket chain aims to play a role in changing health care. Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, talks about the opportunity ahead.

The Pennsylvania-based hospital system is incorporating AI strategy to engage patients and reduce headaches for clinicians.