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The health system continues to deal with a cyberattack that has affected some systems and led to some patient appointments being canceled or rescheduled.

At a health conference, executives unveiled new solutions and sent a message that healthcare is the company’s focus.

The gender pay gap is seen among primary care physicians and specialists. Many women physicians say they aren’t being compensated fairly.

The number of transactions this year is on the lower side, but they are bigger deals. And three health system deals were announced within a week.

Intermountain Healthcare hires a chief nursing executive, the University of Texas at Austin announced a medical dean, and other leaders take new posts.

If they agree to come together, a merger would produce a system with 25 hospitals and more than 26,000 employees. The deal comes during a fairly slow period for hospital consolidations.

More than 130 organizations signed a letter asking the president to do more to help children. Emergency departments are treating more young people for suicide attempts.

Millions of women live in areas with no access or limited access to maternity care because of the closure of hospitals or obstetric care units, the March of Dimes says.

About 9 out of 10 groups say they are facing greater demands, according to a survey by the Medical Group Management Association. Prior authorization tops the list.

The Michigan organization includes 22 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient facilities. The system says it aims to provide affordable and equitable care.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is offering emergency services. Ian disrupted hospital service across the state and some facilities are still recovering.

LCMC is also partnering with Tulane University on efforts to expand academic medicine. The deal would leave two main players in the New Orleans hospital market.

Roughly a quarter of residents exhibit PTSD, suggesting many need treatment, or never got the help they needed. Policy makers should consider early action in responding to other crises, researchers say.

Only about one-third of consumers shop around, an AKASA survey found. However, younger Americans are more apt to do their homework on healthcare prices.

The excessive use of repeated text hampers patient care, because doctors are spending time poring over notes to determine the information that is accurate.

Intentionally designed programs can remove barriers and help organizations win talent.

NewYork-Presbyterian names a new COO, Northwell Health hires a VP of public health advocacy, and Temple University announces the medical school dean.

The deal, which requires regulatory approval, includes three hospitals. The systems would move to non-profit status.

Bertagnolli is the first woman to lead the institute. President Biden has been choosing women for key science roles in his administration.

Researchers found health systems chose to make it easier for patients to get assistance, but a small number imposed more restrictive policies. They also called for more transparency in charity care policies.

The Pennsylvania system is aiming to improve health in the Plain communities. WellSpan’s leaders talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the challenges and lessons of working with the Amish.

The Pennsylvania system sets tangible goals and is seeing progress. WellSpan’s Mike Seim spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about closing disparities.

The California-based system cited the financial headwinds of the pandemic and is trying to sell two hospitals in Chicago. Pipeline says all facilities will continue to care for patients.

Hospitals in Lee County are no longer transferring patients. Emergency rooms have been very busy, and health systems are reopening outpatient facilities and doctors offices.

It’s Penn State Health’s second new hospital in a year. Joseph Frank of Penn State Health talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about building a staff and planning for growth.