Leadership

There is some optimism for more mergers and acquisitions in the year ahead. But the level of the rebound is unclear.

St. David’s HealthCare reached the deal with ZT Corporate, expanding its network of emergency centers in Austin and central Texas.

ECRI placed chatbots atop its annual list of hazards. Dr. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the problems with chatbots.

Sound energy management can reduce costs, improve the care environment and strengthen your facility's ability to serve its community.

The White House and Democrats reached a tentative deal to prevent a government shutdown. Health systems are hoping to avoid another interruption to virtual care and home hospital programs.

The state’s health department has signed off on Tenor Health Foundation’s plans to purchase the facilities in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The tax credits expired at the end of December and millions are expected to lose coverage, and that’s going to pose problems for some hospitals.

The American Medical Association and other groups are pushing back against immigration activity in emergency departments and hospitals.

The website released its annual list of the top hospitals. Winners came from large healthcare giants and smaller systems.

Nurses at hospitals and clinics in California and Hawaii are on the picket lines. Other hospital systems are going to be watching this strike.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti was killed by federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis. Nursing groups called for a thorough and transparent investigation.

Hospitals need to be coordinating with local and state emergency management teams, evaluate supplies, and plan for staffing amid road closures.

A powerful storm is expected to bring snow and ice across much of the United States, and health systems are getting ready.

The Chicago hospital system has reduced turnover and taken steps to improve well-being. John Tressa, Endeavor’s chief nursing officer, talks with us about those efforts and the dividends.

The path forward is clear: invest in primary care and ensure every American has a lifelong relationship with a primary care physician, Shawn Martin writes.

Healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence offers the potential to protect patients and avoid harmful events that can be protected.

Health systems are treating a lot of flu patients, particularly kids. The flu has affected blood supplies, with some hospitals triaging supplies.

Community Health Systems has reached an agreement to sell Crestwood Medical Center to the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

As many as 14 hospitals are in danger of shutting down without more support from the state, according to a report by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Nicole Stallings, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about financial pressures and fears of possible hospital closures.

A year after a case was found in Texas, the numbers continue to grow, especially in South Carolina. Experts criticize the government for a lack of action.

More physicians are using AI technology, especially documentation tools. Dr. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about the growing acceptance and adoption of AI.

Lawmakers in Congress have introduced a “prompt pay” bill that has attracted support from hospitals.

Leadership competency models bring alignment to leadership expectations, consistency to development and promotion, and clarity to leaders at all levels.

A recent study suggests broader leadership and staff involvement will produce better strategies in meeting patients’ social needs that impact their health.