Leadership

Financial distress, value-based care, and digital healthcare services are some of the forces driving deals.

Breaches in healthcare have surpassed other sectors for more than a decade, according to a new IBM report.

To navigate the integration process successfully, healthcare executives must take steps to best align their people with the vision for the newly combined organization.

Health systems delayed appointments and procedures due to the disruption. Hospitals need procedures for serving patients when the worst happens.

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations names a new president, and others take new roles.

A successful program will involve careful planning and regular communication and collaboration within the health system.

Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal.

The CDC has warned providers of a ‘critical shortage’ of the bottles. Health systems are devising contingencies to reduce blood cultures and preserve their supplies.

The high court ruled that judges no longer have to defer to federal agencies in interpreting laws. Some worry that regulators will lose power to protect the public, but hospitals may pursue new legal challenges.

Prime Healthcare has reached a deal to buy Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois. Ascension has been selling some facilities as it looks to improve its financial position.

While women are making progress in faculty and leadership, too many say they’ve been sexually harassed. And disparities in compensation emerge in the beginning of careers.

Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care.

The Leapfrog Group issued a new report to help protect patient safety, and outlines ways to help clinicians avoid mistakes and deal with them when they occur.

The Pennsylvania health system received the AHA’s Quest for Quality Prize. The group received the award at this week’s AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego.

A number of health systems delayed appointments and surgeries due to the problems related to CrowdStrike’s software update.

Healthcare leaders are hoping that Congress reauthorizes legislation to help the mental health of clinicians.

President Biden isn’t seeking re-election and has endorsed Harris. She’s been a forceful advocate on a number of the administration’s key health priorities.

Penn State Health's CEO is retiring, Lifepoint Health appoints two key leaders, and others take on new positions.

The shortage of these critical professionals is often overlooked, but it can be addressed.

The issue is disrupting health systems, along with banks and airlines.

Many providers are seeing better operating margins than a year ago, but some are facing significant difficulties.

Fewer doctors are reporting burnout, according to data by the American Medical Association. While a good step, nearly half of America’s doctors report at least one symptom.

The former president was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital after a gunman opened fire at a rally in western Pennsylvania. The hospital said it had strong plans in place.

The president said he is doing well after his diagnosis. More Americans have tested positive in recent weeks.

The health system chose Erik Wexler, the chief operating officer, to succeed the retiring Rod Hochman.