Leadership

A bipartisan bill is designed to help children's hospitals treat more kids with behavioral health issues and train more workers in pediatrics.

University of Michigan Health hires a new patient safety officer, Tampa General Hospital appoints a chief nursing officer, and others move into new roles.

Researchers hail it as an important step in understanding complications persisting after a COVID-19 infection, and they say it could lead to better treatments.

Health systems can avoid conflict in choosing leaders. Rick Gundling of HFMA talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about searching for executives, nurturing talent and planning for the future.

Lawmakers have approved legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority on hospital consolidations. Sanford and Fairview are planning to create a system with over 50 hospitals.

The organization offers resources in screening for the social drivers of health. Gary Price, the foundation's president, talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about assessing patients and getting them help.

The Association of American Medical Colleges says improving diversity is critical to training doctors and improving public health.

Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning of the ‘profound risk’ to the mental health of children and teens, and several leading medical organizations share those concerns.

The leaders of Dartmouth Health, MaineHealth and the University of Vermont Health Network outline the perilous road for rural health systems.

LCMC Health agreed to buy three hospitals from HCA Healthcare, and Louisiana officials approved the deal. The Federal Trade Commission has moved to block it, outraging hospital groups.

The California system is forming a new health organization called Risant Health, and Geisinger will be the first member. Financial documents offer more details on the deal.

How one full year of postpartum care impacts health equity, outcomes, and care costs.

MaineHealth names the system's first chief medical and transformation officer, Baptist Health in Florida names a quality officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Thousands were slated to walk out next week, but the two sides have come to a tentative agreement.

The system hopes the facilities will be open within 18-24 months. WellSpan says if these prove to be successful, it could look to add more small hospitals.

Health systems and advocacy groups say the low supplies are leading to delays in treatments and are endangering patients.

A new report examining health insurance data finds sharp increases in emergency department visits, suicidal ideation and admissions for anxiety.

Most Americans say the healthcare system is overwhelming and time-consuming. Patients say they want more time with providers and find it too difficult to get appointments.

Healthcare leaders applauded the choice of Monica Bertagnolli, who has been leading the National Cancer Institute. She recently disclosed her own diagnosis of breast cancer.

The workers say they are fighting for better wages and staffing. The company says it’s making preparations if a strike occurs.

A bipartisan effort has emerged that sponsors say would give insurers and hospitals more ability to negotiate prices.

RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to probation in a highly watched case. Nursing leaders denounced her conviction and warned it sends a chilling message.

CommonSpirit Health announces a new chief strategy officer, Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a new president for the first time in decades, and other leaders take new roles.

The White House has issued a national strategy and authorities are going after bad actors. But federal officials are asking questions about what health systems are doing to protect themselves.

A federal judge in Texas struck down the provision in the Affordable Care Act. Several advocacy groups filed a brief urging the court to issue a partial stay while the legal battle plays out.

With the federal emergency designation disappearing, health systems will see changes in funding and an end to some policies that had given providers more flexibility.

Most hospitals fared well, but there was a wide range in performance and risk of complications. Brad Bowman, chief medical officer of Healthgrades, talks about the inaugural report card.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women should start screenings at age 40. But some say the panel should have called for women to get mammograms every year.

By involving clinicians at the beginning of the process, health systems can potentially improve patient care and reduce costs.

Most states have passed laws in recent years directing hospitals to foster more communication with caregivers. Researchers say those policies should prompt hospitals to consider more collaboration.