Leadership

The labor market is improving for health systems, but hospitals continue to see vacancies above pre-pandemic levels, according to Fitch Ratings.

Health systems are getting more denials from commercial insurers and Medicare Advantage plans, according to an American Hospital Association report. And they cite AI as a problem.

Half of all women delay medical care for a variety of reasons. Health systems can take steps to make it easier for women to get care.

A federal appeals court rules that California can’t widely ban firearms at all healthcare facilities. But the state's hospitals may soon be required to install weapon detection systems.

It’s going to take time for the public to understand the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Dr. Dhruv Khullar of Weill Cornell Medicine outlines ways to foster trust.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have proposed a reduction in payments to physicians. The American Medical Association says patients will suffer as well.

Dana-Farber's CEO is stepping down, City of Hope has hired a new digital and technology officer, and other leaders are taking on new roles.

There are five steps healthcare systems can take to improve their procurement processes to unlock new cost savings in the supply chain.

A federal bankruptcy judge has signed off on the sale of six Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts for $343 million. Two Steward hospitals in the state have shut down.

Federal regulators say they object to Union Health’s planned acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital. They’re urging Indiana’s health department to reject the deal.

Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan are planning a joint venture to create a $10.5 billion system. They announced a launch date for the new organization.

The majority of executives see growing value in artificial intelligence, but they say they’ll need people to utilize new technologies.

CHRISTUS Health has made a bid to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center from Steward Health Care, which is selling its hospitals.

Dr. Robert McCauley, chief of endocrinology at Lehigh Valley Health Network, talks about the value of teamwork and making diabetes care a system-wide priority.

Sutter Health is planning to build a new, four-story building in Modesto. The health system is also planning to build more than two dozen ambulatory care facilities by 2027.

Matt Cook speaks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the need for behavioral health services and the high number of children and teens showing up in emergency rooms.

The American Hospital Association names a deputy cybersecurity adviser, and others take on new roles.

Health systems decried the pharma giant for moving away from discounts and asking providers to submit rebates for two popular drugs.

The health system announced an agreement with its Medical Properties Trust to facilitate the transfer of properties to new operators and to pay debts.

Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center will shut their doors Saturday. Steward Health Care couldn’t find a buyer, but some are urging state officials to save the hospitals.

Valley Children’s Healthcare released plans for a commercial project designed to ensure a ‘sustainable financial future.’

The use of virtual care in some areas has fallen since the height of the pandemic. Carrie Nelson of KeyCare says telehealth still has plenty of upside for health systems.

The Connecticut attorney general has reached an agreement with the systems to ensure the continuation of services and competition. Northwell and Nuvance are looking to create a 28-hospital system.

McLaren Health Care says it’s restored its key platforms after a ransomware attack earlier this month. It was the second attack the system has suffered in a year.

Jeff Sturman, the chief digital information officer, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the Florida system’s approach and offers advice for other organizations.