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Patients with Medicare and Medicaid were far more likely to have complications than those with private insurance.

To remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.

Centura Health names president for hospitals in Colorado and Utah, Queen's Health System in Hawaii hires a COO, and Acadia Healthcare appoints a CFO.

Women and members of minority groups endure inappropriate conduct and cyber incivility, and it’s time to transform the culture, according to the authors of a new study.

Those patients had higher rates of sepsis and respiratory failure, according to a study of millions of records. Missy Danforth of The Leapfrog Group spoke with us about the findings.

Federal figures point to a chilling rise in maternal deaths. Irogue Igbinosa of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health talks about improving equity in maternal care.

He’s formed a task force on gun violence. He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the effort and getting more leaders to join him.

Too many in nursing deal with bias and discrimination in the course of their job. A recent survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers the latest evidence.

The longtime head of the New York hospital system says leaders should constantly raise the bar.

He talks about the importance of generating optimism and inspiring teams to be a part of something bigger.

Health systems say the legislation would impose burdensome reporting requirements. Critics say the program needs more transparency and reform.

Personalized care driven by pharmacy better informs how you might respond to your meds.

AdventHealth has named two new leaders in its Central Florida Division; Kaleida Health hires a chief nurse executive; and Lifepoint Health appoints a president of two hospitals.

The American Hospital Association is drawing attention to the violence healthcare workers face and is urging support for federal legislation.

The agreement caps nondefense spending. Lawmakers will decide how much goes to the NIH and other vital programs, and advocates will have to work to preserve aid.

More young people are having bariatric surgeries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for more access to the procedure for kids and teens struggling with obesity.

Patients are losing Medicaid eligibility and hospitals are providing more charity care, according to the latest Kaufman Hall report.

As he prepares to retire, Carter offers insights on staying focused on key goals, the changing role of healthcare leaders and what has helped him succeed.

Amid low supplies of some chemotherapy drugs, healthcare groups and members of Congress are pushing the Food & Drug Administration to alleviate the shortages.

Rural health systems struggle to attract talent. Sunny Eappen, president and CEO of The University of Vermont Health Network, stresses the importance of building a diverse staff.

University of Michigan Health hires a new patient safety officer, Tampa General Hospital appoints a chief nursing officer, and others move into new roles.

Researchers hail it as an important step in understanding complications persisting after a COVID-19 infection, and they say it could lead to better treatments.

Patients who underwent a thrombectomy fared better than those who had standard care, a recent study found. The findings offer new insights that could save lives, an Ascension researcher says.

Health systems can avoid conflict in choosing leaders. Rick Gundling of HFMA talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about searching for executives, nurturing talent and planning for the future.

Lawmakers have approved legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority on hospital consolidations. Sanford and Fairview are planning to create a system with over 50 hospitals.