Leadership

Even with solid volume, hospitals are facing higher costs in supplies and labor. And there’s a wide gap between financially strong providers and those that are struggling.

Some executives say they’re optimistic about outperforming competitors, but more are uneasy about policy changes in the year ahead.

The Department of Health & Human Services is threatening to block hospitals from Medicare and Medicaid funding if they provide such care.

The number of people affected by breaches dropped over the past year, but health systems face serious challenges.

Madhu Pawar, chief product officer of Optum Insight, talks about the potential of AI to streamline processes between providers and payers.

Charlene MacDonald will take over the trade group representing for-profit hospitals beginning Jan. 1. She brings significant experience in Washington.

The health system has expanded offerings to companies looking to offer better health services and find ways to reduce costs.

Karen Knudsen, the CEO, talks about the mission of improving patient access and commercialization of cancer therapies, and the need to do it more quickly.

Dr. Tim O’Connell, co-founder and CEO of emtelligent, talks about the company’s growth and getting insights for health systems and payers.

The company has partnered with SSM Health to train nurses and Google Cloud on new AI training for clinicians. Steve Beard sees a growing role in meeting the needs of the healthcare industry.

More students are pursuing careers as doctors, but there has been a drop in students from minority groups and those with lower incomes.

NewYork-Presbyterian, CommonSpirit Health and Memorial Hermann also name leaders to new posts.

After Senate measures fall short, health systems fear the tax credits will lapse, leaving millions unable to afford coverage.

The state signs off on Hartford HealthCare’s purchase of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, with some conditions.

Dr. John L. Dalrymple talks about the young institution, its approach to medical education, and his hopes for going beyond the traditional curriculum.

Peyman Zand of CereCore outlines the importance of aligning IT initiatives with the goals of the organization.

Rick Pollack, who has led the organization for a decade, will step down by the end of 2026. He has been praised as the ‘preeminent voice’ for hospitals.

Nancy Blake, chief nursing officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center, talks about creating a better work environment and keeping more nurses in the hospital.

The San Francisco public health department announced the steps in light of the fatal stabbing. The department received criticism for inadequate protections for staff.

The outlet evaluates hospitals and their complication rates for newborns, c-sections and other measures. The analysis shows fewer hospitals performing C-sections.

After the fatal stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, union leaders are calling for measures to improve security at the facility.

The federal government excluded nursing from a list of degree programs. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy of the American Nurses Association says it could deter some from pursuing nursing careers.

A key advisory panel drops the recommendation for all babies to get the hepatitis B vaccine, and President Trump has ordered a review of the childhood schedule.

ICE may not observe the restrictions that have historically applied to protected areas. But there are certain limitations to ICE action that health systems should know.

A specialty hospital in Portland is shutting its doors, and a community hospital in southern Oregon is ending inpatient services, although it plans to retain its emergency department.