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In a conversation at the HIMSS conference, Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, said tech needs to lower costs, and AI is going to play a bigger part in Medicare.

Cybersecurity experts are evaluating the attack of the medical technology company based in Michigan. There has been no impact found on hospitals, but health systems are advised to be alert.

At the close of the HIMSS conference, the actor shares his account of surviving an ordeal that he says should have been fatal, with a few lessons for healthcare leaders.

Heather O’Sullivan, president of Healthcare at Home at Mass General Brigham, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for home hospital programs.

The American Hospital Association cited the billions spent on claims in its annual Costs of Caring report. Hospitals are also seeing more patients and sicker patients.

Health systems will need to find ways to be resilient in the face of mounting challenges, says Vince Vickers of KPMG. And he says AI will help, but it’s not a panacea.

Hal Wolf, president and CEO, talked about AI’s advantages. But he also said health systems have to use digital tools wisely to get the returns they want.

He says hoping conditions improve isn’t a viable strategy. He also says it’s time to recognize that the government and employers expect more from health systems.

Hackers are increasingly looking at the many vendors hospitals use, and organizations that are viewed as easier to penetrate.

Hospitals and health systems are doing more to counter cyberattacks, but there is also the need to focus more effort in protecting systems and patients.

The HIMSS 2026 Global Health Conference & Exhibition kicks off in Las Vegas Monday. Here's a quick primer on the digital health conference.

Community Health Systems, Inc. says it plans to sell the facilities to Freeman Health System. With the deal, Freeman would enter Arkansas for the first time.

The high court tossed most of President Trump’s tariffs, but health systems still don’t have clarity over ongoing policy or the potential for rebates, experts say.

It’s too soon to gauge if there will be any significant ramifications, but hospitals are advised against accelerating purchases and creating ‘artificial shortages.’

The chief information officer’s role has expanded in recent years, and those positions are in high demand. Jeffrey Sturman of WittKieffer talks about what hospitals are seeking.

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the changes in how health systems are using AI, concerns for rural hospitals, changes in federal policy and cybersecurity.

Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, has finalized the acquisition of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive®, Wolf spoke about the big event in Las Vegas next week, AI, federal policy and more.

New York City's health system announces new leaders, and others take new posts.

Dr. Michael Kupferman talked with us about his first months leading the system, the organization’s growth, and the challenges ahead.

Formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, the institution now bears the name of the iconic entertainer.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, she says the healthcare industry isn’t financially sustainable, a tipping point is coming, and hospitals are at risk.

The CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association talked with Chief Healthcare Executive® about big problems and opportunities.

Purchased services represent one of healthcare’s most under-leveraged opportunities to unlock value, improve performance, and accelerate execution.

Healthcare leaders are embracing the potential of artificial intelligence, but many want a sharper focus. Worries over financial pressure and federal policies were impossible to ignore.