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CMS has proposed a 2.8% increase for Medicare’s inpatient rates. The American Hospital Association calls it insufficient in light of high inflation and a history of inadequate reimbursements.

Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have signed a letter of intent to consolidate the two systems.

The Chicago-based system identified dozens of facilities that could have been affected.

More healthcare workers are battling burnout and depression. Stefanie Simmons, chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, talks about credential reform and how hospitals can help the workforce.

The Lown Institute says more than 1,300 hospitals receive exemptions that outweigh the financial aid and services they provide. Hospitals have said the analysis excludes some community benefits.

In this new series, we’re spotlighting insights from leaders in the world of healthcare. David Reich, president of Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens, shares lessons from leading the New York hospitals in the pandemic.

Researchers found care teams weren’t explaining treatment plans, medications, or offering guidance regarding symptoms. Hospitals must do better to reduce the risk of complications.

We can address fundamental issues from quality of care to work environment by focusing on two areas: teamwork and communication.

Sutter Health hires UPMC executive as chief operating officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles hires a COO, and other leaders take new roles.

With more people needing treatment for behavioral health needs, experts say telehealth is critical to providing access. But health systems need to ensure patients aren’t left behind.

Health systems continue to see expenses outpacing revenues, with high labor costs remaining a stubborn problem. But there are some reasons for optimism.

The organization welcomes hospitals and clinics formerly with UnityPoint-Central Illinois.

Millions of Americans have been affected by the disclosure of private health data. Health systems continue to see more cyberattacks and breaches.

While tech companies are focused on devising solutions for patients, healthcare leaders say it’s time to give more thought to the doctors and nurses using the products.

Attacks against healthcare providers are increasing in severity, with hackers demanding multiple ransomware payments.

Hospitals must work to better prevent, detect and respond to violence in the emergency department and beyond.

For healthcare leaders, making a deep impact on supply chain costs will demand more than choices around what to cut. It will necessitate an agile response in an inflationary environment.

Health leaders say they’re open to work with companies on digital health initiatives. But with a difficult financial landscape, they can’t wait long to get a return on their investment.

Even with disappointing financial returns, health systems are seeing a bit more stability, and can plan accordingly, Kaufman Hall says in its latest monthly report.

Cheryl Cruver, the company’s chief revenue officer, says equity is an imperative for more and more health systems.

MD Anderson Cancer Center appoints chief quality officer, OU Health names its first chief medical officer, and Keck Medicine of USC chooses a hospital CEO.

Ransomware attacks on health systems have been rising. A new report finds the health sector easily topped other key infrastructure areas such as manufacturing and financial services.

The Pennsylvania system began offering acute care services at home more than two years ago. Vipul Bhatia of WellSpan talks about the factors in the program’s success.

Many employees say their mental health struggles are affecting their work, according to a One Medical survey. The poll also saw a gap between workers’ experiences and the expectations of HR managers.

To gauge how the pandemic has changed healthcare, Chief Healthcare Executive gathered insights from a hospital president, a nursing leader, and an infectious disease physician.