Management

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.

Patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer may face a long road, but they should never feel resigned or hopeless.

The Trump administration launched the grant program, and states are running out of time to apply. Hospitals are working with states to make the best pitch.

The federal government’s new program is aimed at transforming care in rural communities. Patricia Boozang of Manatt Health talks about potential keys to success.

Community Health Systems has announced a deal to sell three hospitals in northeastern Pennsylvania to Tenor Health Foundation. CHS has been trying to sell the hospitals.

The Golisano Foundation announced the donations and the creation of a new alliance of 10 pediatric systems. Hospitals hailed record-setting gifts.

Obesity is one of a number of risk factors that are tied to breast cancer. Doctors talk about having that discussion without alienating patients.

The website examined data from 4,500 hospitals to name the top performers in more than a dozen specialty areas.

A recent PwC survey shows many patients facing barriers to health care, and they are more eager to adopt tools that can help them find the right provider or assist in a diagnosis.

A bankruptcy court has approved Hartford’s bid to acquire Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital. Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

There are persistent disparities in outcomes for Black women with breast cancer. Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society talks about the need to do better.

Dr. Steven Corwin has led the system for over a decade. Dr. Brian G. Donley has been named the next leader of NewYork-Presbyterian.