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In an agreement announced Friday, Novant would acquire three South Carolina facilities from the for-profit hospital system.

On National Rural Healthcare Day, former CMS leader Donald Berwick talked with Dartmouth Health CEO Joanne Conroy about improving health in small towns.

Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, talks about the importance of finding the right team, because business models can change. He also stresses focusing on the ‘why.’

Siva Namasivayam, CEO of Cohere Health, talks about using AI to help improve the process and reduce clashes between healthcare providers and insurers.

Healthcare leaders stressed the importance of taking a more proactive approach to improving care before patients end up in the hospital for a lengthy and costly stay.

Medical researchers have largely gone to white men to participate in studies. Healthcare leaders outline ways to cast a wider net, which will lead to better research and treatments for patients.

Analysts say the recovery remains slow. Health systems are seeing higher costs due to battles with payers, and more leaders are worried about meeting debt obligations.

Ochsner Health names a new chief community medical officer, and others step into new roles.

Healthcare organizations must identify strategies to retain nurses while cultivating a robust pipeline to meet future demands.

The investor’s service projects a 'stable' outlook for hospitals in the next year, but says high costs will remain 'a trouble spot.'

More hospitals are treating kids and teens with behavioral health issues. Lawrence Moss, CEO of Nemours Children's Health, says the problem must be taken seriously.

A month after tens of thousands of workers went on strike, the union members voted in favor of a four-year pact which includes provisions to boost staffing.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lawrence Moss discusses helping kids get and stay healthy, investing in the right areas, and strengthening children’s hospitals.

Health and research groups backed her, but Republicans have been critical of the agency. And Bernie Sanders questioned if she’d take on drug companies.

Harlan Levine of City of Hope talks about efforts to improve health equity and produce better outcomes for underserved communities.

The horrific mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, shows that gun violence can occur anywhere, and Dartmouth Health leaders are calling for action.

Researchers with CMS found less than 1% of patients getting acute care at home suffered an unexpected death.

The American Nurses Association and union groups are backing measures in Congress, which have stalled in the past. Lawmakers have debated similar measures at the state level.

Leah Binder, the group’s CEO, says she was relieved to see improvement in infections. But she says health systems have work to do to protect patients.

The organization released its Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades, and also found certain states faring better than others.

Supply chain managers play an imperative role in ensuring a flow of materials and services. Leaders need to understand this complex process.

Low-quality data increases patient risk and malpractice costs.

Nemours Children's Health names a regional president, and other leaders take on new roles.

The government plans to offer lump-sum payments in a dispute that reached the Supreme Court. But health systems aren’t happy about future cuts.

It took longer than expected, but Parkview is joining the Colorado system next month. UCHealth is going to invest nearly $200 million in Parkview.