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The annual event brought healthcare leaders from across the world to Las Vegas. Attendees expressed enthusiasm about digital tools and anxiety about changes in Washington.

Major reductions in Medicaid could weaken revenues and potentially change the outlook for the sector, Fitch Ratings says. Hospitals have urged Congress and President Trump to preserve funding.

Healthcare leaders say they’re worried about reduced spending on science and health programs that support academic medical centers, universities and colleges.

Many health systems are boosting investments, but some are putting resources in tools and tech. A number of hospitals aren’t sure how much they’re spending on cybersecurity.

Melissa Robinson of the Piedmont health system in Georgia talks about using technology to solve a thorny problem.

MD Anderson Cancer Center launched its virtual nursing program nearly two years ago, and the results have been encouraging. Lavonia Thomas of MD Anderson talks with us about the program.

With the arrival of the 2025 HIMSS conference, he spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the value and limitations of technology.

Prime Healthcare says it has competed the $375 million deal to acquire eight Ascension hospitals in the Chicago area, along with four senior living facilities.

Nicole Stallings, president of the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the frustration healthcare workers are feeling. Many Pennsylvania hospitals began boosting security before the UPMC tragedy.

Northwell Health’s annual event sought to build common ground by avoiding partisanship and focusing on firearm deaths as a public health issue.

The campaign, ‘Agree to Agree’, is designed to foster new conversations about protecting kids. It was announced at Northwell Health’s forum on gun violence.

Eric Sean Clay, vice president of security at Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses the UPMC hospital shooting in Pennsylvania and the need for more security measures.

Dr. Nolan Chang of the Permanente Federation talks about the use of AI to help clinicians and the importance of using it thoughtfully.

The House passed a budget plan which could lead to reductions in Medicaid. Hospitals have pressed lawmakers to preserve funding.

A police officer was killed and five other people were shot at UPMC Memorial Hospital. After other fatal shootings, hospitals are thinking about steps to protect staff.

An analysis by Premier Inc. notes that the costs of fighting claims has risen, and there’s an uptick in prior authorization demands from Medicare Advantage plans.

A new American Medical Association survey finds that three in five fear new technologies are posing more barriers to care.

Health system executives say AI and other health tech firms routinely take the wrong approach in trying to sell their products. They offered some suggestions for those looking for more success.

The March of Dimes announces a new CEO, Trinity Health of New England names a new leader, and other leaders take new roles.

A police officer was killed and five others were shot at UPMC Memorial, including three UPMC staff members. The injured hospital staffers are recovering.

Andrew Duarte was killed in the horrific incident at UPMC Memorial, and five others were shot and wounded. The officer was praised as a hero.

AI consumed conversations as expected, but conversations are getting more nuanced. The annual event also revealed more anxiety about pressing problems.

The tragedy occurred at UPMC Memorial Hospital just outside York. The gunman wounded two other officers and three hospital staffers before being killed by police.

Health and research advocates warn that the Trump administration’s job cuts could affect the nation’s health.