Leadership

The two Missouri-based systems will form a combined system with 28 hospitals. The deal is expected to close by Jan. 1.

The nursing profession receives a penny for every dollar donated, the American Nurses Foundation says. Kate Judge, the executive director, says hospitals are missing opportunities to support nurses and improve patient care.

Health systems are seeing gains, particularly in outpatient revenue, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report.

Health systems say they are seeing more denials, and they worry the plans are going to skirt federal regulations in reviewing hospital admissions.

Ardent Health Services says patient care is continuing but some surgeries have been postponed. Some hospitals diverted ambulances to other facilities.

Harlan Levine of City of Hope talks about the need to improve outcomes and access for patients in underserved communities.

Healthcare workers will walk to get what they want, and it’s not just about money. Hospitals must focus on building good relationships with their workers.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of being busy but playing it safe. Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch, urges leaders to be bold.

Weill Cornell Medicine chooses a chief operating officer, and other leaders are taking on new roles in the new year.

Nurses don’t think that their facilities offer adequate support for their mental health. Hospitals must take steps to take care of their nurses.

Many health system executives are increasingly concerned about the rise of antimicrobial resistance, and fear it could raise the risk of another pandemic.

Everyone in a hospital should recognize the vital part they play in caring for patients, says Jack Lynch, CEO of Main Line Health. It should be a source of pride and motivation.

Brendan Carr will take over as CEO early next year. Kenneth L. Davis, who has led Mount Sinai since 2003, will become executive vice chairman of the system’s board.

As lawmakers develop policies to shape our nation’s healthcare system, they should consider the vast reach hospitals have in their communities.

The campaign calls for a new building connected to Northwell's children’s hospital. Northwell’s Charles Schleien talks about the effort and the crisis affecting kids.

Health systems say they are facing more denials from payers, including Medicare Advantage plans, and it’s a big reason why they have less cash on hand.

After becoming president in August, Jochen Reiser led a reorganization and is now CEO of the UTMB Health System. He talked with us about his plans to transform the organization.

Cincinnati Children's appoints a chief human resources and diversity officer, and others take new roles.

The guard at a psychiatric hospital was killed protecting others, authorities said. The tragedy is one of several fatal shootings at hospitals over the past year.

Federal regulators want to stop John Muir Health’s planned purchase of the San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

In an agreement announced Friday, Novant would acquire three South Carolina facilities from the for-profit hospital system.

Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the proposal this week, and pledged $500 million for health systems to upgrade their technology.

On National Rural Healthcare Day, former CMS leader Donald Berwick talked with Dartmouth Health CEO Joanne Conroy about improving health in small towns.

Morbidity and mortality for mothers and infants continues to be far too high. Elizabeth Cherot, March of Dimes CEO, talks about the new report and what can be done to improve outcomes.

Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, talks about the importance of finding the right team, because business models can change. He also stresses focusing on the ‘why.’