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Legacy, which has been struggling financially, will become part of OHSU. If the deal is approved by regulators, they would form a 10-hospital system.

The nation’s prime source of federal aid for medical research hopes to address the nation’s high rate of maternal mortality and complications.

Hospitals should be more prepared to care for children in emergency departments, researchers say. Terry Foster of the Emergency Nurses Association talks about what can be done.

Researchers also found higher rates among Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans. They say the findings should be a ‘call to action’ for more research and different treatment

Nurses are being assaulted and treated with hostility with alarming regularity, Terry Foster says. He calls violence in emergency departments 'a tremendous problem.'

The organizations touted enhanced diagnostic and imaging services aimed at improving health equity, as well as efforts to train more radiologic technologists.

The Pennsylvania system’s chief quality officer discusses how they saw significant improvements in patient safety, from empowering employees to improving processes.

Two out of three practices say they didn’t agree to the fees for electronic payments. The MGMA is asking Congress for help.

Health systems are starting to see higher volumes and revenue. Steve Wasson of Syntellis Performance Solutions thinks a return to pre-pandemic levels is possible.

Nigel Girgrah of Ochsner talks about expanding wellness efforts, building support, and how it relates to improving care for patients.

The president of the American Nurses Association applauded the Biden administration for the grants, but said nurses still face violence, burnout and low wages.

The relationship with your doctor is giving way to advanced practice providers, apps, and telemedicine services. Who is coordinating all this to ensure high-quality care?

Cleveland Clinic announces its first chief analytics officer, and other leaders take on new roles.

The health of an organization’s staff has a direct impact on both patient care and the bottom line, wellness experts say. They outline some steps to help.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced grants to increase the number of registered nurses, nurse midwives and nurse faculty.

The president of UT Medical Center will take over as CEO in the spring. He discusses the idea that people can lead in any role, finding solutions, and the development of a leadership academy for physicians.

The bipartisan group, including Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Grassley, say that health systems receive billions in breaks but are cutting services and acting aggressively to collect debts.

NRC Health announces the recipients of its 2023 awards for consumer loyalty and patient experience.

Keith Gray became UTMC’s president in July, and he’ll take over as CEO next spring. He talks about patient care, health equity and why he’s ready to tackle the challenge of improving outcomes.

In October, a key Medicaid program for safety net hospitals is slated to be cut by $8 billion. Lawmakers say it could threaten the viability of hospitals and reduce care to those who need it most.

The former CEO of Strava is now a venture chair for Redesign Health, which has launched dozens of companies. He talks about the ingredients for success and some all-too-common mistakes.

Prospect Medical Holdings said it had to take systems offline, and several hospitals cited interruptions to care, including elective surgeries and some outpatient services.

The first person to oversee DEI efforts for the entire system, Cunanan talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about her role, engaging the community, and a mistake to avoid.

Organizations are vying for the same pool of talented professionals. It's important to find the right skills and the right attitude.

Physicians often find gaps in their skills when their careers take them out of patient care.