Healthcare Transformation

The Trump administration launched the grant program, and states are running out of time to apply. Hospitals are working with states to make the best pitch.

The federal government’s new program is aimed at transforming care in rural communities. Patricia Boozang of Manatt Health talks about potential keys to success.

The Golisano Foundation announced the donations and the creation of a new alliance of 10 pediatric systems. Hospitals hailed record-setting gifts.

Saving the littlest lives is extremely resource-intensive. We need to ensure our micro preemie care pathways are built more sustainably.

Thousands traveled to Las Vegas for the conference. There was plenty of excitement about AI, but the tone was a bit different this year.

AI will help nurses take better care of patients, if deployed properly. Lavonia Thomas of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center talks about keys to success.

The company partners with a number of health systems to operate small hospitals with a telemedicine concept, and more are in the works.

Leaders from Kaiser Permanente, Risant Health and Geisinger talk about progress in their approach. Risant plans to add more hospitals to the system in the near future.

Tom Mihaljevic, MD, says he’s very enthusiastic about AI applications, but he said they need to be designed and implemented carefully.

Dr. Chris DeRienzo, chief physician executive of the American Hospital Association, talks about the importance of new approaches to keep people healthy.

Thousands are attending the health technology conference in Las Vegas, which began Sunday. Hundreds of sessions will feature AI, digital health, and federal policy.

The healthcare technology conference is becoming an increasing draw for new companies aiming to connect with investors.

At Sanford Health’s summit on rural health care, the leaders of four health systems talk about the need for new solutions to care for patients.

Speaking to hospital leaders, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says states and hospitals should develop transformative ideas. Critics say the fund won’t offset looming Medicaid cuts.

Small-format neighborhood hospitals offer a cost-efficient, joint venture partnership model with health systems.

The New Balance Foundation is giving a ‘transformational’ gift to the Boston hospital. The plans call for a new tower for cardiovascular care.

After leading the New York health system for more than two decades, Dowling is moving to an advisory role. He reflects on his remarkable tenure.

The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles made the donation to CHOP and Penn Medicine. Dr. Daniel Rader says the goal is to establish CHOP as the epicenter of work in autism.

The hospitals are establishing the Wisconsin High Value Network, which will be a clinically integrated network serving about 400,000 people.

Moving to disease prevention and other steps to keep people healthy could save trillions of dollars and help preserve Medicare, according to a new report by Deloitte.

With ‘Operation Top Gun,’ the health system worked to improve transfer times and reduce boarding in the emergency department.

Most say they are optimistic about its potential, but they don’t have a clear clinical strategy for AI. Dan D’Orazio of Sage Growth Partners talks about a survey of executives on AI.

Erik Wexler talks about leading the Catholic health system, the struggle to get on solid financial footing, clashes with insurers, Medicaid cuts, and serving the most vulnerable.

While the comprehensive evidence base for virtual nursing is still evolving, there are compelling reasons for optimism.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines with his push for wearables. Critics say the approach is flawed and doesn’t tackle fundamental challenges in health care.