Management

Prime Healthcare has reached a deal to buy Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois. Ascension has been selling some facilities as it looks to improve its financial position.

While women are making progress in faculty and leadership, too many say they’ve been sexually harassed. And disparities in compensation emerge in the beginning of careers.

Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care.

The Leapfrog Group issued a new report to help protect patient safety, and outlines ways to help clinicians avoid mistakes and deal with them when they occur.

A number of health systems delayed appointments and surgeries due to the problems related to CrowdStrike’s software update.

Healthcare leaders are hoping that Congress reauthorizes legislation to help the mental health of clinicians.

Penn State Health's CEO is retiring, Lifepoint Health appoints two key leaders, and others take on new positions.

The shortage of these critical professionals is often overlooked, but it can be addressed.

Many providers are seeing better operating margins than a year ago, but some are facing significant difficulties.

Fewer doctors are reporting burnout, according to data by the American Medical Association. While a good step, nearly half of America’s doctors report at least one symptom.

The former president was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital after a gunman opened fire at a rally in western Pennsylvania. The hospital said it had strong plans in place.

The president said he is doing well after his diagnosis. More Americans have tested positive in recent weeks.

The health system chose Erik Wexler, the chief operating officer, to succeed the retiring Rod Hochman.

U.S. News & World Report has released its top hospitals for 2024-25, and the methodology includes a couple of notable changes.

The rankings gain attention from consumers and are used extensively by hospitals in marketing campaigns.

The Pennsylvania health system has rolled out ambitious plans to transform its Wyoming Valley campus and the Geisinger Medical Center.

RWJBarnabas Health names chief pediatric officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Guidelines from the American College of Surgeons helped providers improve quality while lowering costs, researchers found.

CMS proposes benchmarks for hospitals in obstetric care. But some criticize measures that would require providers to meet certain standards or risk losing federal aid.

Many are seeking work at larger health systems, and more are looking at temporary posts. But they are also putting a higher priority on work-life balance.

Major breaches of private data show that some organizations are faltering on fundamental steps to protect their systems, says Wes Wright of Ordr Inc.

WellSpan Health CEO Roxanna Gapstur says women shouldn’t hold themselves back from challenging positions.

HCA Midwest Health announces a chief nursing executive, and other leaders are entering new roles.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about firearm violence. Physicians and healthcare leaders endorsed his message, and some have been more vocal on the issue.

Hospitals will be treating plenty of patients injured or burned by fireworks. Clinicians implore families to go to a display offered by professionals.