Ron Southwick

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it will combine divisions and plans to close half of its regional offices. The department says it will save $1.8 billion.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is taking back $11 billion it provided to state and local health departments. States are evaluating the impact of the cuts.

Hospital leaders say reduced state aid could force painful choices, especially as providers worry about less support from the federal government.

The president nominated Monarez after pulling his first choice, Dave Weldon, due to a lack of support. Advocates hope Monarez can be a voice for science.

Derek Streat talked with us about the growth of the company created by Providence, working with hospital systems, and expanding the ability to serve more patients.

Researchers find patients are more likely to continue using them if they get them from medical equipment suppliers rather than pharmacies. Dr. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the study.

After saving Crozer Health from the threat of closure, state officials say an agreement is in place to keep its facilities open. But they say there’s still work to be done.

Some leaders say health systems should consider how an employee meshes with the system, even if they lack some experience.

Hospitals have faced disruptions in supplies repeatedly in recent years. Lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation to tackle the problems.

Potential reductions in funding could be devastating for families. Heather Sachs of the National Down Syndrome Congress talks about the impact and efforts to preserve Medicaid.

Fitch Ratings has downgraded two hospitals that suffered cyberattacks. Other hospitals could face downgrades if they have lasting damage from attacks.

The American Psychiatric Association is raising awareness of potential risks in betting online on a daily basis.

More than a quarter of Americans bet online every day, according to new data from the American Psychiatric Association. The amount wagered on sports has soared in recent years.

The Chippewa Falls Health Cooperative has signed an agreement to buy an HSHS hospital that closed last year. The group is also planning to build a new hospital.

After leading the pediatric system for more than seven years, Dr. Marc Gorelick is retiring this summer. He talked with us about navigating the pandemic, adapting to change, and why he’s focused on closing disparities.

The health system is planning to build a hospital and an ambulatory facility in San Marcos. The project will be developed over the next several years.

The media outlet examined more than 4,300 facilities to identify the best performers. We talked with Chesley Wen of U.S. News about this year’s rankings.

Union Health is still seeking to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, but the plan continues to meet objections from federal regulators.

Sharon Regional Medical Center opened its doors under a new operator. The facility had been owned by Steward Health Care, which filed for bankruptcy last year.

Fewer doctors are entering primary care and investments are insufficient. Ripley Hollister of The Physicians Foundation outlines the problems and remedies.

Congress agreed to a short-term spending package to preserve virtual care and hospital-at-home programs. Lawmakers didn’t reverse cuts in Medicare payments to physicians.

Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance Committee as he made his case to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The company launched new offerings at the HIMSS conference. In a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Google Cloud’s healthcare leader talked about AI’s emergence.

CHOP says the donation from Comcast’s CEO is the largest in the pediatric system's history. The plans call for a new hospital and the renovation of its existing inpatient facility.

The move came just before Weldon was to testify at a Senate health committee hearing on his nomination. Weldon faced scrutiny for his views on vaccines.

Dr. Ndidi Unaka, the chief health equity officer, talks about the steps the organization is taking and offers insights on closing disparities.

A new American Hospital Association report points to improvements in patient safety. The report suggests a better safety culture improves outcomes and helps employee well-being.

Many healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence offers the promise of improving care. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, says there need to be more safeguards.

The Deaconess Health System has an agreement to acquire Jennie Stuart Health. A local group had raised objections but reached a settlement, clearing the way for the deal’s conclusion.

The dismissal of patient and family concerns rose to the top of ECRI’s annual list of threats to patients. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, talks with us about the need to listen to patients.