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Simon Kos, the company’s global chief medical officer, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about teaming with R1, the revenue cycle company, and Heidi Evidence.

The president’s spending plan would reduce federal funds for medical research and other health programs.

Millions are expected to lose coverage in the coming years, and some hospitals are already making plans. Industry leaders say hospitals can’t afford to wait.

A new Public Citizen report finds that many hospitals could shut their doors or scale back services as Medicaid cuts take effect in the coming years.

For now, the conflict isn’t expected to have a major impact on supplies, but it could lead to higher costs for some drugs. Hospitals are advised against stocking up, which could create shortages.

He talks about the New Jersey system’s partnership with Epic, embracing change, and knowing when it’s time to compete and time to cooperate.

Matt Cook, CEO of the Children’s Hospital Association, talks about the lack of access to care, a shortage of doctors and inadequate support from Medicaid.

He talks about federal policies that contribute to the dearth of clinicians, longer waits for patients, and potential steps that may help.

Erik Swanson of Kaufman Hall talks about the rising financial pressures health systems are facing, including more without insurance or underinsured, and rising expenses.

UNC Health names a new market president, and other leaders take new roles.

Matt Schaefer discusses the partnership with the legendary entertainer, expanding services, fundraising and meeting higher expectations.

The iconic entertainer has made a significant contribution to the pediatric hospital in Tennessee, and the organization aims to make it count.

Executives expect to spend more on AI and are focused on funding for new markets or patient acquisition, according to a new report from Sage Growth Partners.

Sally Werner talks with us about her plans for the organization, concerns about sustaining progress in the fight against cancer, biomarker testing and more.

A panel of healthcare leaders talked about keys to successful interventions, and where mistakes can be made.

Garrett Adams, Epic’s vice president of research and development, talks with us about the company’s new AI tools for doctors and nurses.

Work requirements and state policies could mean 5-10 million may no longer be covered, according to the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Theresa McDonnell, chief nursing executive at Duke Health, says new approaches and new technology have made the workplace better for nurses and improved retention.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's longtime CEO is stepping away, and other leaders make news.

Advocates say reduced aid in coming years could mean less support to help individuals thrive in their communities.

Heather Sachs of the National Down Syndrome Congress says tackling waste and abuse makes sense, but she says efforts shouldn’t hurt good programs.

The Physicians Foundation and the Cornell Health Policy Center are teaming up for a discussion this week featuring former CDC Director Mandy Cohen.

The CEO of the American Public Health Association talked with Chief Healthcare Executive® about the effort to undo changes in federal vaccine policy.

EHRs were developed by engineers and IT people. The fear and doubt associated with AI is a contributing factor to the burnout we’re seeing among clinicians.

St. Mary’s Healthcare serves a region where food insecurity is a major problem, as well as access to get help. The system focuses on addressing needs and using technology to improve care.