Leadership

The new leader of the Oregon hospital system says leadership offers the opportunity to be “a multiplier of the good.”

Right now, most AI implementations are focused on optimizing the existing system. They are making current workflows faster and more scalable, but they are not yet changing how care is delivered.

Health systems need to have clear goals for pilot programs to succeed. Some also argue against pilot programs at all.

More people are likely to have, or soon get, insurance coverage for remote patient monitoring, which may help patients spot problems earlier.

The long-running rankings command widespread attention. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks with us about this year’s list.

U.S. News refined its methodology on its ranking of the top hospitals, and plenty of smaller hospitals earned honors.

Our panel of leaders talks about AI’s impact on patient experience, improving care and accelerating research.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its plans for paying for inpatient hospital care Friday.

IBM's annual report shows healthcare breaches are the most expensive. Limor Kessem of IBM discusses the threats to healthcare organizations, the rising role of AI, and the progress some organizations are making.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is now the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Senate voted to confirm her, a few weeks after a tense hearing.

The Justice Department reported record highs in False Claims Act settlements and whistleblower lawsuits. Attorney Taylor Chenery looks at the heightened enforcement and changing landscape.

The patient safety organization expanded its Ambulatory Surgery Center Reporting Program. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about transparency, consumer demand, and employers anxious for more information.

Dr. Margot Savoy, chief medical officer of the American Academy of Family Physicians, outlines steps for treatment, public messaging, and educating staff.

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Oregon won the American Hospital Association’s top prize for community service. David Cauble, CEO of Sky Lakes, talks about the keys to making those programs succeed.

The health system is looking to acquire full ownership of Idaho Falls Community Hospital and partial ownership of Mountain View Hospital.

Our panel of healthcare leaders say retention remains a problem and too many clinicians are experiencing burnout. AI is seen as a tool to help, but some workers are worried it will cost them their jobs.

Health systems can take steps to improve access to medications with limited distribution, while lowering costs.

Dr. John Deeken of Inova Health talks with us about the benefits for patients and hospitals, the results of a recent study, and offers advice for health systems looking to adopt the model.

Prisma Health and Erlanger Health System, based in Chattanooga, have signed a letter of intent to form a large system in the Southeast. The deal comes as hospital merger activity is on the rise this year.

Paul Hiltz, CEO of Naples, and Dr. Bryan Kelly, CEO of HSS, talk about collaborating on an orthopedic hospital in Florida, expanding services, and the benefits of teaming up without merging.

Lifepoint Health names a new hospital president, and others take new roles.

The health system has developed a network of thousands of smart rooms and is adding more. Dr. Valerie McKinnis of AdventHealth talks about the effort to transform patient care.

The two health systems said they are looking to form a joint venture involving eight hospitals and a host of clinics in Colorado. They hope to complete the transaction by early 2027.

The number of deals in the first six months of the year has nearly matched the transactions seen in all of 2025. Analysts expect more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

Top leaders talk about the mounting challenges of serving patients while dealing with insufficient reimbursements. They’re also preparing for looming Medicaid cuts.