Leadership

Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society talks about the uptick in cases among younger women, and steps women can take to help protect themselves.

There were more deals in the third quarter of 2025, including the first mega-mergers of the year. The majority involved organizations in distress.

At Sanford Health’s summit on rural health care, the leaders of four health systems talk about the need for new solutions to care for patients.

Speaking to hospital leaders, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says states and hospitals should develop transformative ideas. Critics say the fund won’t offset looming Medicaid cuts.

The health system says its facilities will remain open during the planned five-day strike. Those walking out include registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.

The recently retired Northwell Health CEO worries that federal policies are undermining public health, and urges health leaders to have the courage to speak out.

Todd Latz talks about the company’s partnerships with hospital systems and the impact of Medicaid changes in the latest episode of Healthy Bottom Line, a podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive.

The drugstore chain closed its remaining stores earlier this month. At one point, Rite Aid was one of America’s largest pharmacy chains.

Penn State Health elevates two leaders, and others take on new roles.

Chris Stenglein, founder and CEO of Curae, talks about the company’s growth, working with providers on payment platforms, and engaging patients.

The Indiana system has completed the acquisition of Jennie Stuart Health, based in Kentucky. But Deaconess had to overcome local opposition.

The partnership is designed to improve the patient experience and ease burdens on clinicians. They see AI as a tool to create more consistency and even more empathy.

Atlantic Health and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System won’t be coming together. They say the decision was mutual, and disappointing.

Mary Mayhew, CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, says hospitals are going to face more challenges with fewer people being covered by Medicaid, which means more people will end up in emergency departments.

They say Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put federal research, drug safety, and emergency programs at risk. They served Republican and Democratic presidents.

Small-format neighborhood hospitals offer a cost-efficient, joint venture partnership model with health systems.

The rankings of pediatric hospitals include the best in specialties, including cancer and cardiology. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks about the rankings

Pediatric hospital leaders urged U.S. News to include behavioral health as part of their rankings of the top children’s hospitals. It’s a new area, and poses some challenges to evaluate.

Facing mounting costs and uncertainty in federal funding, several health systems across the country have cut the size of their workforce recently.

Most health systems are seeing slim operating margins. Steve Wasson of Strata Decision Technology doesn’t expect much improvement in the months ahead.

The Children's Hospital Association names a new president, and other leaders take on new challenges.

By passing the Save Healthcare Workers Act, Congress can create a powerful deterrent against abuse in America’s hospitals.

Healthcare trade groups say the White House’s plan would make it harder for hospitals to recruit doctors and nurses, with staffing shortages projected to worsen.

The New Balance Foundation is giving a ‘transformational’ gift to the Boston hospital. The plans call for a new tower for cardiovascular care.

Dr. John D’Angelo, Northwell’s new CEO, says Medicaid cuts will mean more uninsured patients and crowded emergency rooms. Northwell will be working to keep people out of the hospital.