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Health systems are treating a lot of flu patients, particularly kids. The flu has affected blood supplies, with some hospitals triaging supplies.

Community Health Systems has reached an agreement to sell Crestwood Medical Center to the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

As many as 14 hospitals are in danger of shutting down without more support from the state, according to a report by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Nicole Stallings, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about financial pressures and fears of possible hospital closures.

A year after a case was found in Texas, the numbers continue to grow, especially in South Carolina. Experts criticize the government for a lack of action.

More physicians are using AI technology, especially documentation tools. Dr. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about the growing acceptance and adoption of AI.

Lawmakers in Congress have introduced a “prompt pay” bill that has attracted support from hospitals.

Leadership competency models bring alignment to leadership expectations, consistency to development and promotion, and clarity to leaders at all levels.

A recent study suggests broader leadership and staff involvement will produce better strategies in meeting patients’ social needs that impact their health.

In other news, UAB Health names its first nurse executive for the system, and other leaders take on new roles.

The most impactful strategies will target technology-driven solutions that align stakeholders around common goals.

Both entities are part of MJH Life Sciences. The goal is to offer more services and insights in marketing and communications for healthcare and life sciences brands.

Leah Binder talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about her optimism for progress, the newer focus of healthcare leaders, and work that still must be done.

There were fewer deals in 2025. But there was more merger activity in the second half of the year, perhaps signaling momentum for more deals.

Dr. Oliver Kharraz talks with Chief Healthcare Executive® about patient preferences, and the willingness to shop around for the right physician.

At a time when there’s skepticism of the medical establishment, nurses can play a key role in helping patients and reducing confusion.

R. Shawn Martin discusses the workplace, burnout, and the need to get more doctors into family medicine.

The American Cancer Society hailed progress in reducing cancer deaths. But advocates are worried about reduced spending on cancer research.

Nursing unions have walked off the job at three hospital systems. Nurses say they need better staffing and pay, but hospitals say the demands are reckless.

Hospitals are seeing more patients with the flu, even as the government’s revised childhood vaccine schedule no longer recommends flu shots for all children.

RWJBarnabas Health names a new hospital president, and others take new roles.

Health systems are looking for fewer denials, even as payers are facing more financial pressures, analysts say.

The acclaimed drama has kicked off its second season. The show has won praise for its realistic portrayal of a Pittsburgh hospital.

Payers have shorter timelines on prior authorization. Hospitals and physicians say they’re hoping for improvement in a process that delays treatments.

A KPMG survey finds most expect more deals and are optimistic about the year ahead.