Management

Hospitals and health systems are dealing with the ramifications of HR 1, including significant cuts in Medicaid unfolding in the coming years.

The Pennsylvania system completed the acquisition of the Heritage Valley Health System. Regulators have signed off on the deal.

The New York health system’s tool has now been added to Epic’s electronic health system. Dr. Chethan Sathya of Northwell talks with us about the work to reduce deaths from firearms.

While healthcare will always depend on dedicated full-time clinicians, the workforce itself is evolving. Many nurses today want some degree of flexibility in how they work.

Vic Schmerbeck talks with us about the opening of new hospitals, its partnerships with health systems, and plans for more new facilities.

Steve Walsh will succeed the retiring Rick Pollack. Walsh, the CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, has been praised as a committed leader who knows how to bring people together.

Courtney Holladay, chief learning officer of MD Anderson, talks about overcoming resistance, managing the pace of change, and why over-communication is a myth.

ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital has expanded weapon screening following the deadly shooting earlier this month.

Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health, says it’s critical to recognize healthcare as a team sport, especially with big challenges ahead.

The unfortunate growth of pharmacy deserts is creating new urgency and opportunities for health systems and hospitals to expand pharmacy services — if executives are careful to develop strategies that ensure the initiatives deliver ROI.

It’s become a foundational skill in health systems, particularly as workplace violence continues to rise.

Several women in leadership roles shared lessons they have learned, leading with empathy, and pursuing opportunities when they arise.

Mitchell Kentor of Endeavor Health shares some lessons from its physician-led governance model and human-in-the-lead automation program.

Chief financial officers are taking on a bigger role in health systems as the industry evolves.

Community health centers have practical knowledge about what works in prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination for populations in greatest need.

States will face new rules in funding Medicaid. Mary Mayhew, CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, says new federal rules are threatening vital programs.

The nation’s prevention agenda should include the expertise needed to identify kidney disease before it becomes kidney failure.

The Trump administration has sent warning letters to 500 hospitals, and a message. Healthcare leaders see growing public demand for simpler information on pricing.

Health systems must educate staff on watching for indications that patients, visitors, or employees could be at risk of a violent incident. Workers must be empowered to come forward.

William Robertson will retire at the end of the year. Florence Chang, MultiCare’s president, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1.

One person died and another was injured in a shooting at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital. After other recent shootings, hospital leaders shouldn’t wait to talk with staff about areas to address.

Dr. Ridgley Salter and his son, Dr. Nick Salter, both work at WellSpan Health. They talk about their journey, staying healthy, and finding balance.

One person died and another was wounded in ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital, authorities say. The suspect was captured Tuesday night.

Eric Steinberger of Atlantic Health talks about using data, connecting with patients, and envisioning marketing as an engine for growth.

In a wide-ranging conversation, she talks about caring for an aging population, changing federal policies, and why hospitals are facing a different kind of pivot point.