Leadership

Fairview Health Sciences says it doesn’t want to merge with the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health. The university and Essentia say they want to move forward.

Kennedy will lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, despite wide criticism due to his stance on vaccines.

The Missouri-based hospital system has teamed with Aidoc to use artificial intelligence to support diagnostic imaging.

More physicians are showing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and using it in their practice, a new American Medical Association survey finds.

House Republicans unveiled a blueprint to slash trillions from the budget. Hospital leaders worry that Medicaid looks to be a likely target.

Once again, the clock is ticking on waivers for telemedicine and hospital-at-home programs. Kyle Zebley of the American Telemedicine Association talks about the push on Congress and the White House.

Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have reached a definitive agreement. If regulators sign off, Houston would become part of Emory.

Federal and state health officials report more positive tests and hospitalizations than in previous years, and some facilities are packed with patients.

The Senate is slated to vote this week on Kennedy’s bid to become the nation’s next health secretary. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support could be decisive, though opponents vow the fight isn’t over.

Universities say the abrupt cuts will delay research, lead to job cuts, and hurt hospitals and academic institutions. The Trump administration says it’s aiming to spend less on overhead.

The Heartland Whole Health Institute is embarking on plans to improve the quality and access of care in fast-growing northwest Arkansas. Walter Harris, the institute’s CEO, talks about the work ahead.

Cincinnati Children’s names a new chief quality officer, and others take new roles.

Healthcare organizations must prioritize employee well-being as a strategy to safeguard care outcomes and build stronger relationships between patients and providers.

A bipartisan bill would offer a bump in reimbursements to physicians. Doctors say years of cuts are prompting some physicians to stop taking Medicare patients.

Dan Shoenthal, chief innovation officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, talks about helping patients navigate the system, AI’s potential, and being thoughtful about its use.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans will now be known as Manning Family Children’s, reflecting a ‘transformational’ partnership.

Musk and his DOGE team are now reviewing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Hospitals say they’re looking to preserve funding.

Emerus has partnered with several health systems to build small hospitals. Rachel George, chief medical officer of Emerus, talks about the company’s growth, increasing access and its telehealth model.

The American Hospital Association is seeking exceptions for drugs and medical devices made in China, Mexico, and Canada. China is a key supplier of cancer drugs and protective gear.

Dr. Mirna Mohanraj of the Mount Sinai Health System developed a program to collect more information about patients in intensive care units. She talks about the work and the benefits for doctors, patients, and families.

The former Georgia congressman secured Senate confirmation easily. He plans to address the backlog of claims and improve the system.

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to advance him, and the full Senate will decide if Kennedy is confirmed. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and a doctor, voted in favor of him.

President Trump has threatened tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. While some tariffs have been paused, health systems worry that they could eventually pay more for medical devices and drugs.

Chip Kahn explains why health systems are worried about the prospect of cuts in coverage, and how patients, and hospitals, could pay the price.

Matt Heywood, CEO of Aspirus, talks with us about integrating St. Luke’s, a $200M construction project, plans to build a new hospital, and potential for more growth.