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The growing company, which recently acquired Clarity Software Solutions, is working with providers and health plans to improve the patient experience and build loyalty.

Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy says the Long Island health system is looking to intervene earlier to cut costs. But looming cuts in Medicaid will add to the challenge.

Hudson Regional Health closed Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. New Jersey officials said the system fell short of promises to turn the hospital around.

Continuing a series of landmark contributions, Denny Sanford provided the funds for a new medical center in South Dakota.

Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about confusing federal guidance and the need for doctors and healthcare leaders to restore trust.

The American Telemedicine Association announces a change in leadership, and others take on new roles.

The legislation reopening the government addresses key concerns of hospitals, but they fear millions could lose coverage without the extension of the tax credits.

The shutdown disrupted telehealth and hospital-at-home programs. Federal waivers for those programs have been restored, but only for a short time.

Some states fare consistently well in the group’s patient safety report card, while a few don’t have any A-rated hospitals.

The system is undertaking an ambitious effort to improve patient care and speed progress toward cures. And the initiative is off to a strong start.

For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the change.

The organization offers a new look at health systems in its new report card on patient safety. Check out the grades for HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit, and other large organizations.

The government is testing a new model in the program that allows health systems to buy outpatient drugs at lower costs. Hospitals say a rebate model would add administrative burdens and costs.

Roger Smith, a WakeMed police officer, likely prevented deaths and injuries, authorities said. The incident follows other fatal shootings at hospitals in recent years.

States have submitted their applications for the federal government’s new Rural Health Transformation Program. Hospitals now will wait to see what they get.

States had to submit applications for the new federal program earlier this month. Here’s a look at what states are seeking and how hospitals advised the states.

Organizations are calling on Congress to end the shutdown and extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.

The division of the Kroger supermarket chain aims to play a role in changing health care. Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, talks about the opportunity ahead.

With the launch of the new TEAM model in July, some health systems may be struggling to be ready. Here are some ideas that could help.

The health system has completed a deal to add Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a rural health organization.

With the transaction, VUMC would acquire full ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville and its clinics. CHS has been divesting some of its hospitals.

York Hospital is looking to join MaineHealth. York Hospital’s CEO says it can no longer stay independent.

A new survey of healthcare executives shows it’s emerged as a top priority, even as they acknowledge some digital investments have been slow to show returns.

CommonSpirit Health appoints a new chief financial officer, and other leaders take on new roles.

Telehealth and hospital-at-home programs have been disrupted by the government shutdown.