Leadership

More than 500 measles cases have been reported in the county this year.

In the final segment from our panel discussion, executives explain where they are upbeat even in a time of change and turmoil.

The Michigan health system is planning to build new hospital towers in Grand Rapids and Troy.

A hospital-based intervention program is helping victims and curbing the cycle of violence.

Dr. Andy Anderson of RWJBarnabas Health talks about encouraging results of an early warning system tracking high-risk patients.

The system and Morehouse School of Medicine say the new facility will anchor a healthcare network.

The Business Group on Health says employers are seeing higher costs in hospital care and drug expenses. Some are cutting back on GLP-1 coverage and examining vendor contracts.

The legendary entertainer, who died Tuesday, made a substantial gift to a Tennessee pediatric hospital, which now bears her name. She made other contributions to healthcare providers.

The University of Pennsylvania professor and prolific author talks about a new paper that projects AI will be ready for some medical tasks by 2030. He says health systems must tackle tough questions now.

If AI is going to fulfill its promise, it cannot be treated as an add-on or an experiment. It has to be implemented with the same rigor as any clinical intervention.

Our panel examines the changing role of health systems in terms of keeping communities healthy and reaching those who aren’t going to hospitals.

The company announced plans for new rehabilitation hospitals in Arizona and South Carolina. ClearSky is also in the process of building two new facilities in Wisconsin.

From crisis to continuity: we must rethink mental health design for the reality of chronic care.

The system is planning to transform Hartford Hospital, its flagship campus. Plans call for a 14-foot tower, private smart rooms, and a revamped emergency department.

The academic health system has collaborated with the Pennsylvania hospital system for nearly a decade, and that relationship has expanded in recent years.

Matt Kull, chief information and digital officer of Inova, talks about the Virginia health system’s use of AI to expand capacity and get patient care more quickly.

The federal government is clarifying requirements from health plans. The AMA cited problems in getting information from insurance companies.

Dr. Margot Savoy says it’s important to listen to patients with concerns about vaccines. But she says physicians must provide clear, unambiguous guidance on getting vaccines.

There are both right and wrong ways to introduce AI into clinical environments. A well-functioning healthcare system hinges on human expertise and empathy, not simply AI automation.

Garrett Blair of Sentara Health talks about keys to protecting patients in hospitals, making it an organizational focus, being accountable and empowering staff to flag problems.

Dr. Jaewon Ryu, the system’s first CEO, stepped down to focus on his family. Dale Maxwell has been named interim chief executive officer.

Our panel of healthcare leaders sees genuine potential in the model, but they say implementation is difficult.

When power becomes unpredictable, the consequences move quickly. Clinically, it can delay procedures or force changes in care delivery. Operationally, it can disrupt scheduling, staffing and throughput.

Pediatric hospitals have more cash and are seeing strong financial performance. But Medicaid cuts are looming and they continue to see shortages of doctors in specialties.

MaineHealth and York Hospital announced plans to come together last year. York Hospital officials said the organization couldn’t make it on its own.