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Peter L. Slavin, MD, will take over as president and chief executive officer in October. He succeeds longtime CEO Thomas Priselac.

Many health systems and healthcare companies have suffered cyberattacks, or they’ve been affected by a breach of a vendor in the first six months of the year. Millions of Americans have been affected.

Texas A&M names a vice chancellor for health, and other leaders take new roles.

Atlantic Health System and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System approved the pact, which comes months after announcing their intention to consolidate.

The ruling allows Idaho’s hospitals and clinicians to provide stabilizing care, but doctors and nurses say the high court hasn’t clarified that federal law supersedes state abortion laws.

The nation’s high court allows providers to act in emergency cases, but bigger questions remain unsettled.

Michael Burton and Matthias von Herrath of the Diabetes Research Institute talked with us about hopes for new breakthroughs to help patients.

The Health Department is touting financial penalties for providers that don’t share health data. Hospitals and doctors say the penalties are too harsh.

A longtime California hospital leader announces retirement plans, and other leaders are appointed to new posts.

Millions of Americans are taking care of loved ones, and they’re struggling. AARP’s Susan Reinhard talks about ways organizations can help those workers.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Health in Texas. She talks about moving to a new electronic medical record system, cybersecurity and much more.

As health systems and providers use artificial intelligence more widely, they must consider the evolving legal landscape. Attorney Kathleen G. Healy offers guidance for hospital leaders.

Novant Health has abandoned its planned purchase of two facilities after the Federal Trade Commission secured an injunction delaying the deal.

The health system announced that its digital patient records are now available across the system. Ascension says the breach occurred when an employee downloaded a malicious file.

CommonSpirit Health names a president to oversee nine hospitals, and other leaders take new roles.

Lawmakers are seeking to create a Senate commission on mental health to examine ways to make it easier for Americans to get the help they need.

Thousands of skilled doctors and nurses are awaiting visas to come to the U.S. to deliver much-needed care. They would provide welcome relief to the overburdened healthcare workforce.

Healthcare leaders, and those aspiring for bigger roles, can take different paths to success. Sometimes a lateral move can give leaders a chance to earn valuable skills.

K. Craig Kent, the CEO of the University of Virginia health system, talks about the importance of having a strategic vision and making sure employees feel like they’re part of it.

Many residents and medical school students are battling burnout. Health systems need to ensure they don’t drive more doctors away.

Children’s National Hospital hires a leader for a newly created AI role, and other leaders take new posts.

New federal data shows about 7% of Americans have had long COVID. Other research published this week sheds more light on the impact of long-lasting symptoms.

After a patient is discharged, loved ones must manage some difficult tasks. Susan Reinhard of AARP talks with us about the need to help caregivers and patients after discharge.

More than 50 hospitals were recognized for strong outcomes among patients from underserved communities and ensuring equitable access.

Lucio Fragoso helped a boy who uses a wheelchair complete his first 10K. The teen is now fired up for more races, but Fragoso says the young man has helped him, too.