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Health systems are pressing the federal government to allow providers to prescribe drugs remotely, as waivers are poised to expire at the end of the year.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital names its first chief data scientist, and other leaders make news.

The closure of a key plant flooded by Hurricane Helene is having a major impact, according to a survey of providers from Premier Inc. Some are postponing surgeries.

The storm hit just two weeks after Helene slammed into Florida. Most facilities avoided major damage, but hospitals still face tests in the coming days, including risks of flooding and capacity challenges.

The systems can be valuable tools to help people manage their diabetes, and supporters tout the importance of making sure that they’re available to disadvantaged groups.

The Health Department says supplies could be tight after a key plant was flooded by Hurricane Helene. Officials say they’re working to boost supplies and aiming to prevent more disruptions from Hurricane Milton.

HonorHealth has acquired the hospitals and a host of other facilities from Steward Health Care.

The pediatric health system works to help doctors understand the book of business. Jared Muenzer, Phoenix Children’s chief physician executive, says it’s critical to the system’s success.

The powerful storm hit a region still recovering from Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. Hospitals braced for severe flooding.

Health systems are seeing shortages because flooding from Helene has closed a key plant in North Carolina. The American Hospital Association wants help from the White House.

It’s the first time that the evaluation of pediatric facilities includes behavioral health. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks about adding another specialty to the analysis.

The media outlet examined 108 pediatric hospitals and selected top performers in a host of categories.

Karen Ashley, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Providence, talks about the importance of pacing efforts, listening and providing better patient care.

An HCA Healthcare hospital in Nashville gets a new CEO, and other leaders are taking on new positions.

Healthcare organizations and investors should be aware of this environment and consider strategies to mitigate exposure.

Some healthcare workers have lost their homes, even as they’ve stayed on the job caring for patients. Here are some relief funds that have been set up to help.

Buoyed by a host of deals tied to Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy, hospital merger activity spiked. The number of hospital mergers is poised to top 2023.

Federal medical teams are aiding overwhelmed hospitals in western North Carolina, which has been devastated by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Some facilities went without running water for days and many roads have been wiped out. Federal officials are aiding hospitals, and hundreds of nurses have arrived to assist staff.

Dockworkers walked off the job for three days. A tentative deal has reopened ports, but a long strike could have posed problems for hospitals.

The drug giant is abandoning a plan to require hospitals to submit requests for rebates in the 340B drug discount program. The government threatened to remove the company’s drugs from Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Overlake Medical Center & Clinics are joining the MultiCare Health System. Officials say they plan to expand access to care.

UMass Memorial Health has finalized its deal to add Milford Regional Medical Center to the system. Milford had said it was becoming harder to remain an independent hospital.

The vice presidential nominees had heated exchanges over abortion rights and the Affordable Care Act.

The institute is part of a collaboration with Mercy, the Alice Walton Foundation, and Cleveland Clinic to transform healthcare. Walter Harris of Heartland says the aim is to deliver successes that can be replicated.

The devices are more widely available, and motivated patients can use them as tools to improve their health, says Dr. Robert McCauley of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Health systems have power and are caring for patients, but the disastrous flooding in the western part of the state has damaged or wiped out roads.

The partnership includes the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Cleveland Clinic. Steve Mackin of Mercy and Walter Harris of Heartland talk about the ambitious plans.

The longtime leader of Main Line Health is retiring, and other leaders are moving into new posts.

Health systems postponed surgeries, moved patients, and evacuated some hospitals due to the storm. Dozens in Tennessee had to be rescued from a hospital roof. Some Florida hospital workers lost homes.