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Citing increasing concerns, the federal government advises teaching hospitals that they must obtain informed consent as part of their participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

Smaller organizations may not have the resources of large systems, but they can still take meaningful steps to help their workers.

Tenet completed the $550M sale of two facilities to Adventist Health. The Texas-based system also just finished the sale of four other California hospitals to UCI Health.

John Howard of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Stefanie Simmons of The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation talked with us about a new resource for health systems and the steps hospitals should follow.

Corewell Health names a new regional president, and other leaders tackle new roles.

Without it, hospitals and their providers are unable to deliver top-quality care.

UCI Health, the health enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, acquired the facilities from Tenet Healthcare Corp.

The parent company of Change Healthcare has sent more money to providers, and members of Congress want to know more about the incident. Nearly all hospitals have been affected.

MyMichigan Health is moving to take over three hospitals and an ambulatory center run by Ascension Michigan.

Eric Borgerding talks about the impact of two hospitals shutting down in western Wisconsin and the challenging environment for the state’s hospitals.

The Port of Baltimore is one of the busiest in America. A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge, bringing it down and potentially impacting supplies.

The pediatric health system based in San Diego has placed mental health professionals in primary care practices, and it appears to be making a difference.

The Lown Institute, a nonprofit think tank, says the “fair share deficits” of nonprofit hospitals amount to $25 billion. Hospitals say the institute’s report is flawed.

Hospitals have been struggling to retain nurses. Vicki Good, chief clinical officer of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, talks about improving the environment for nurses.

Leaders from groups representing physicians and nurses went to Capitol Hill to draw attention to the dangerous incidents in hospitals.

A Grady Health leader takes on an expanded role, and other leaders take new posts.

Two hospitals that served patients for more than a century shut down Friday. Hospital Sisters Health System said financial challenges led to the closure of the facilities.

Congressman Greg Murphy has introduced a bill that would cut off federal funds for medical schools with offices aimed at improving diversity. Medical colleges say improving diversity leads to better care.

The Association of American Medical Colleges said the shortfall of doctors could make it harder for patients to get treatment.

ECRI’s 2024 list of threats to patient safety includes a familiar challenge: preventing falls. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, discusses an ongoing concern.

ECRI outlines key challenges in protecting patients. Dr. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of the patient safety group, talks with us about the dangers to patients.

Lawmakers should lift restrictions on the federal government to help providers get assistance more quickly, the American Hospital Association says.

Health system leaders know the financial risks of cyberattacks, as shown by the Change Healthcare attack. Now, they are seeing cybersecurity is essential to protecting patients.

The Leapfrog Group has teamed with the American Diabetes Association to name the first hospitals recognized for their treatment of patients with diabetes.

Most providers have been affected in some way by the ransomware attack, but it’s been more damaging to those with fewer resources.