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We have ongoing workforce challenges, inflation, and supply chain issues that may cause even more economic stress, and the challenge is even more significant for rural facilities.

The Federal Trade Commission was investigating the planned merger, saying it would raise prices and reduce services for patients.

The Alice Walton School of Medicine names a founding dean, Vanderbilt University Medical Center names a chief medical officer, and others take new roles.

The senator checked into Walter Reed for treatment. Supporters praised him for disclosing what is often a private battle and said it may spur others to seek treatment.

The health system is teaming with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University on the project. It includes a new hospital building and a medical research facility.

Health Gorilla’s Steven Lane talks about the growing support for sharing information, the obstacles ahead, and why interoperability can lead to greater health equity.

Women doctors and younger physicians say they are more likely to feel as if they don’t deserve their position.

The number of breaches dipped in the second half of the year, but the number of people affected rose sharply, according to a new report.

The Department of Health & Human Services proposed a rule that would require facilities to disclose ownership by private equity. Advocates for nursing homes say the issue distracts from the need for more funding.

The company’s virtual care platform offers mental health services and medical care at more than 250 colleges. CEO Luke Hejl said TimelyMD is poised for more growth.

The CMS is weighing changes that providers have been seeking. Jack Resneck, the AMA president, said there’s ‘a vital need to rein in Medicare Advantage plans.’

CVS, Walgreen’s, Amazon and Walmart have all purchased primary care organizations. Hal Andrews of Trilliant Health talks about the changing landscape and what it means for health systems.

More women are entering subspecialties, but they also are more likely to leave than men, a new study finds. Black residents had the highest rate of attrition.

Tower, which had endured severe financial troubles, announced an alliance with Penn in 2021. Tower is still struggling to recover from an ill-fated expansion.

Intermountain Health selects COO, Steward Health hires diversity leader, Cleveland Clinic picks a CFO, and others take on new roles.

More than 1 million Americans have lost their lives to the coronavirus since early 2020. A new analysis sheds more light on the physicians who have died.

The step comes after CVS announced plans to buy Signify Health, a network of doctors delivering care to patients at home. And it’s another example of a retailer entering the primary care market.

A Republican leading a key panel has introduced a bill to kill the troubled project. Oracle says the pulling the plug would hurt veterans, and the company says it’s making progress in resolving issues.

The president wants to lower prescription drug costs for more Americans. He also hailed the progress on the COVID-19 pandemic and the approaching end of the public health emergency.

The president aimed to rally support for the cancer moonshot. Biden says he hopes to 'cure some cancers once and for all.'

Four months after filing for bankruptcy, the California-based chain says it is turning the corner and has a new CEO.

Unless Congress acts, there will be an $8 billion reduction in a key Medicaid program. America’s Essential Hospitals hopes to avert those cuts.

The system has launched a $50 million campaign to finance a new institute to improve health equity, and kindness is key. Alisahah Jackson, the institute’s president, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the initiative.

Many offer little or no paid leave, and some also require faculty to take sick or vacation time, a new study finds. Researchers say it could be contributing to burnout.

With these action items, providers can realistically take steps and make an impact on the overall picture of health equity.