Leadership

The system is undertaking an ambitious effort to improve patient care and speed progress toward cures. And the initiative is off to a strong start.

For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the change.

The organization offers a new look at health systems in its new report card on patient safety. Check out the grades for HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit, and other large organizations.

The government is testing a new model in the program that allows health systems to buy outpatient drugs at lower costs. Hospitals say a rebate model would add administrative burdens and costs.

The state’s governor said the merger would lead to better services and lower prices for consumers. Federal regulators have opposed the deal over fears that patients would pay more for services.

Roger Smith, a WakeMed police officer, likely prevented deaths and injuries, authorities said. The incident follows other fatal shootings at hospitals in recent years.

States have submitted their applications for the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Program. Hospitals now will wait to see what they get.

States had to submit applications for the new federal program earlier this month. Here’s a look at what states are seeking and how hospitals advised the states.

A KPMG survey finds most CEOs say their organizations are making significant investments over the next year. Drew Corrigan of KPMG talks about what leaders are seeking with AI.

Organizations are calling on Congress to end the shutdown and extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.

The division of the Kroger supermarket chain aims to play a role in changing health care. Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, talks about the opportunity ahead.

With the launch of the new TEAM model in July, some health systems may be struggling to be ready. Here are some ideas that could help.

The health system has completed a deal to add Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a rural health organization.

With the transaction, VUMC would acquire full ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville and its clinics. CHS has been divesting some of its hospitals.

The Pennsylvania-based hospital system is incorporating AI strategy to engage patients and reduce headaches for clinicians.

York Hospital is looking to join MaineHealth. York Hospital’s CEO says it can no longer stay independent.

A new survey of healthcare executives shows it’s emerged as a top priority, even as they acknowledge some digital investments have been slow to show returns.

CommonSpirit Health appoints a new chief financial officer, and other leaders take on new roles.

The CMS is proposing a $1.1 billion cut to Medicare home health payment rates for 2026. This will be an unprecedented blow to home health agencies.

Telehealth and hospital-at-home programs have been disrupted by the government shutdown.

Patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer may face a long road, but they should never feel resigned or hopeless.

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.

Community Health Systems has announced a deal to sell three hospitals in northeastern Pennsylvania to Tenor Health Foundation. CHS has been trying to sell the hospitals.

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