Leadership

The Trump administration has sent warning letters to 500 hospitals, and a message. Healthcare leaders see growing public demand for simpler information on pricing.

Health systems must educate staff on watching for indications that patients, visitors, or employees could be at risk of a violent incident. Workers must be empowered to come forward.

William Robertson will retire at the end of the year. Florence Chang, MultiCare’s president, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1.

One person died and another was injured in a shooting at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital. After other recent shootings, hospital leaders shouldn’t wait to talk with staff about areas to address.

Dr. Ridgley Salter and his son, Dr. Nick Salter, both work at WellSpan Health. They talk about their journey, staying healthy, and finding balance.

One person died and another was wounded in ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital, authorities say. The suspect was captured Tuesday night.

Eric Steinberger of Atlantic Health talks about using data, connecting with patients, and envisioning marketing as an engine for growth.

In a wide-ranging conversation, she talks about caring for an aging population, changing federal policies, and why hospitals are facing a different kind of pivot point.

Crystal Broj of the Medical University of South Carolina system talks about making it easier for patients to access the system and reducing headaches for doctors and staff.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s annual conference offered a window on an industry facing rapid challenges and changes.

In an interview at the HFMA conference, Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings talked about planning for Medicaid cuts, opportunities with AI, and why it’s not a time to be cautious.

Even with big changes in federal policy and mounting cost pressures, Hancock says devising strategies for the future is the best way to manage and adapt.

The for-profit system in Tennessee elevated Dave Caspers, who had been Ardent’s chief operating officer. Marty Bonick, the former CEO, stepped down to pursue other opportunities.

She spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the HFMA conference about integrating Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health to form Corewell Health. She also talked about facing financial headwinds and the value of partnerships.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association about challenges with reimbursements and potential with the use of AI.

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, outlined top priorities during an appearance at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Catholic health system has completed the deal to acquire AMSURG’s 300 ambulatory surgery centers. It marks a shift in Ascension’s long-term strategy.

For both clinicians and attorneys the lesson is quite clear: whatever the AI model, verification of output together with your own medical and legal judgment remains important.

Most doubt the long-term viability of the health system and say the tipping point is coming, and soon, according to a survey by Vitalic Health.

Providers are seeing more patients confused by misinformation and disinformation, and some aren’t going to doctors. She outlines steps health systems can take to counter misinformation.

Leaders are showing enthusiasm for AI to improve operations, help overworked staff, and potentially drive down costs.

Corewell Health CEO Tina Freese Decker and CFO Matt Cox talk about the need for candor, trust, and even a bit of tension in making big decisions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association presented the Richard L. Clarke award to Dennis Dahlen, chief financial officer of Mayo Clinic.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s conference offers scores of sessions, but there are some big themes.

The American Hospital Association and the West Health Institute are partnering on a three-year program to help hospitals adopt tech solutions. Dr. Chris DeRienzo, the AHA’s chief physician executive, talks about the effort.