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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan measure to exclude doctors and other healthcare workers from the $100,000 H-1B fee put in place by President Trump.

At a House committee hearing on the costs of health care, healthcare leaders outlined challenges with affordability. Lawmakers asked about price transparency and the growth of the 340B program.

Public health groups secured an injunction to block new policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and are continuing a lawsuit. The administration is appealing.

Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association says the $50 billion program will expand rural health capabilities.

There were great discussions at the digital health conference about AI, expanding care at home, a lack of access, and high costs. It’s time for more than words.

In a conversation at the HIMSS conference, Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, said tech needs to lower costs, and AI is going to play a bigger part in Medicare.

Kyle Zebley, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about wins in Washington and what’s next for telehealth.

The American Hospital Association cited the billions spent on claims in its annual Costs of Caring report. Hospitals are also seeing more patients and sicker patients.

The high court tossed most of President Trump’s tariffs, but health systems still don’t have clarity over ongoing policy or the potential for rebates, experts say.

It’s too soon to gauge if there will be any significant ramifications, but hospitals are advised against accelerating purchases and creating ‘artificial shortages.’

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the changes in how health systems are using AI, concerns for rural hospitals, changes in federal policy and cybersecurity.

The White House and Congress extended Medicare waivers for home hospital programs into 2030, raising optimism that more health systems will offer acute care at home.

Leaders of rural health systems say vulnerable communities could lose access to care, and they hope policymakers pay attention.

Health systems have to connect with lawmakers and policymakers, especially as hospitals face growing financial pressures and changes in federal policy.

Chief Healthcare Executive is launching a new video series examining the rapid changes in the industry. Our first guest, Soumi Saha, sheds light on federal policy shifts and what they mean for hospitals.