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Federal agencies say the technology could disclose patient data. Some breaches have been tied to the technology, and the FTC has begun issuing fines.

While companies value customer loyalty, what people want from the healthcare industry is value for their time.

The American Academy of Physician Associates installs its inaugural chief medical officer, and other leaders take new roles.

The conference of healthcare leaders in Seattle showed a bit of relief, plenty of anxiety, and no small amount of hope. Here’s a quick roundup of observations.

Analysts warned of the potential for some shortages until the company can move production elsewhere. The North Carolina plant produces a quarter of the company’s sterile injectables used in hospitals.

The president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, Pollack urges health system executives to focus on caregivers and build connections with lawmakers.

In an exclusive interview, he discusses financial and labor challenges, the need to make care more convenient, violence in hospitals, prior authorization, and improving health equity.

Even with signs of improvement, health systems still face headwinds. Suzie Desai of S&P Global Ratings provided an overview for hospital executives.

More women are rising the ranks, and female leaders say it’s important to encourage more women to apply for management positions.

The president and CEO of Craig Hospital in Denver talks about encouraging women in leadership roles, providing opportunities, and leading in the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive®, she talks about the difficulties, and the impact on local communities.

With more non-traditional rivals entering patient care, healthcare executives stressed the need to think differently to meet the needs of their communities.

The Pennsylvania system earned praise for health equity and its work in behavioral health. Atlantic Health System and University of Chicago Medicine received citations.

The Lown Institute has released its rankings of healthcare facilities, which include patient outcomes, equity and value.

Meritus Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Rapid City Hospital all earned recognition for their efforts to improve care and engage communities.

Leaders have more ability to innovate than they realize, Webb says, but health system executives must think differently.

The president and CEO of the American Hospital Association says health systems must get more from Medicare and also discussed other difficulties for hospitals.

With topics such as finances, the workforce, and cybersecurity, healthcare leaders will find scores of fascinating conversations. Chief Healthcare Executive is in Seattle for the conference.

Temple Health announced a chief financial officer, a longtime Idaho hospital leader plans to retire, and others take new roles.

The pace of transactions is picking up, with deals in the second quarter matching pre-pandemic levels. Anu Singh of Kaufman Hall says he expects more activity in the months ahead.

Health systems are showing signs of progress, but a new study sheds light on areas where they can do better to ensure children get the best care.

Healthcare groups assailed the proposals, saying they’ll hurt health systems and physicians.

Authorities say Dr. Ben Mauck was shot and killed at the Campbell Clinic just outside Memphis. Some are demanding more protections for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.

While they are faring better than other providers, children’s hospitals are dealing with the lowest cash levels in a decade, Fitch Reports says.

Doctors and nurses also fault payers for making their job harder, according to surveys by Morning Consult.