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The American Hospital Association, the Maine Hospital Association, and four hospitals are hoping to avert the changes in the federal program, which are set to take effect Jan. 1.

The first study examining hospital-at-home programs in rural communities found strong outcomes. Researchers say the programs delivered high marks from patients and lower costs.

The head of the American Medical Association had surgery last year to remove a brain tumor, and his experience drives him to push for federal research funding.

Susan Monarez, the former CDC director, says she thinks up to 90% of all care will take place at home in the not-too-distant future.

CommonSpirit Health and Sutter Health also name new leaders.

They are pushing back after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changed its guidance, the latest in a host of controversies over federal vaccine policies this year.

The health system is looking to finalize an agreement that would have Fairfield Medical Center become a member of OhioHealth.

The new facility in Orange County will open its doors Dec. 1. Annette Walker, president of City of Hope Orange County, talks about the new hospital and the services it will provide.

The health system focusing on cancer is opening a new hospital in Orange County, California. Dr. Ed Kim talks about the need to go beyond current treatments.

The government issued its final outpatient rates for 2026. Health systems hoped for bigger payments, and they’re troubled by CMS changing its approach to payments.

A new EY study argues the benefits far exceed the tax breaks, but some members of Congress have expressed concerns that hospitals aren’t doing enough.

The pediatric medical group delivers virtual and in-home care, offering expanded care to vulnerable patients and relief to overwhelmed parents.

After leading the Healthcare Association of New York State for a decade, Bea Grause will step down next year. She talks about her tenure and the challenges facing New York’s hospitals.

WVU Health System announces a deal to add the Independence Health System in western Pennsylvania, and will invest $800 million to improve its hospitals.

Hospital trade groups pointed to new research in favor of a moratorium on new physician-owned hospitals. Some lawmakers want to allow doctors to own hospitals in rural areas.

The growing company, which recently acquired Clarity Software Solutions, is working with providers and health plans to improve the patient experience and build loyalty.

Medicare policies for end-stage renal disease have had a chilling effect on innovation in patient care.

Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy says the Long Island health system is looking to intervene earlier to cut costs. But looming cuts in Medicaid will add to the challenge.

Hudson Regional Health closed Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. New Jersey officials said the system fell short of promises to turn the hospital around.

Continuing a series of landmark contributions, Denny Sanford provided the funds for a new medical center in South Dakota.

Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about confusing federal guidance and the need for doctors and healthcare leaders to restore trust.

The American Telemedicine Association announces a change in leadership, and others take on new roles.

The legislation reopening the government addresses key concerns of hospitals, but they fear millions could lose coverage without the extension of the tax credits.

The shutdown disrupted telehealth and hospital-at-home programs. Federal waivers for those programs have been restored, but only for a short time.

Some states fare consistently well in the group’s patient safety report card, while a few don’t have any A-rated hospitals.