Leadership

Intermountain also expanded the role of another pediatric leader in the system, and other executives are taking on new roles.

Alisa Secaida talks about her cancer journey, the road to her diagnosis, and dealing with the mental strain of battling cancer and raising kids.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he’s ending nearly $500 million in contracts. Critics, including the former surgeon general under President Trump, say mRNA vaccines have saved millions.

Some health systems are faring better financially so far this year, but performance varies widely. Hospitals are facing higher supply costs, including rising drug prices.

Many hospital staff are attacked or face aggressive behavior, but some don’t come forward. Andrea Greco of Centegix talks about creating a culture of safety.

Surgical patients are more likely to survive and they are having fewer complications, according to a new report by the American Hospital Association and Vizient.

Many patients hope that surgery is the fastest way to healing. But the truth is that for most, surgery is not the best solution.

With nearly $1 trillion in cuts projected over a decade, health systems will be looking at staff cuts, reducing services and possibly closing facilities.

The organization says it is making a funding commitment to invest in studies of maternal health, menstrual health and other areas too often ignored.

Lucio Fragoso, head of Manning Family Children’s, is preparing to run the Leadville Trail 100 Run. He talks about the fundraising campaign he’s leading and training for the ultramarathon.

With de-escalation techniques and technology, health systems can reduce the likelihood and severity of violent incidents against frontline staff members.

The head of Community Health Systems has announced plans to retire, and other leaders take on new roles.

University Health has reached an agreement to buy the former CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center in a $71 million deal.

Several healthcare organizations spoke out after they said they’re being excluded from advising a federal committee on vaccine recommendations.

More health systems are using AI tools to improve defenses, but ransomware groups are using it for phishing, writing malware, and deepfakes.

The CMS issues its final 2026 inpatient payment rule, leaving hospitals less than satisfied. They point to other cuts in aid putting more pressure on health systems.

Pedro Sanchez, MD, head of pediatric medical genetics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, was named Physician of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. He talked with us about his journey.

On the anniversary of the program covering tens of millions of Americans, health leaders warn that impending cuts could hurt vulnerable Americans.

Cuts to Medicaid will be devastating to children’s health nationwide. These programs cover half of all children in the country.

A new IBM report puts the costs of healthcare breaches well above other sectors. While some systems use AI to help bolster cybersecurity, there are growing vulnerabilities.

UCSD Health and Palomar are discussing the formation of a Joint Powers Authority that would oversee Palomar’s operations.

The news outlet has produced the highly anticipated list for more than three decades. Chelsey Wen of U.S. News talks with us about this year’s honorees.

The analysis examines how hospitals fared in survival rates and readmissions. This year’s list also includes more data on Medicare Advantage patients.

Dr. Richard Gorlick says his own battle motivated his career. He’s now the head of the division of pediatrics at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Healthcare organizations must evolve towards dynamic, real-time governance and risk-based management of AI tools.