Ron Southwick

Over the next week, we'll be looking at the stories that have resonated with readers. Today, we kick off with stories on leadership that garnered the largest audience.

About 100,000 nurses in Great Britain went on strike twice in a week. In New York, about 14,000 nurses have authorized a strike.

An investigation by KHN found that hospitals are being aggressive in going after patients for unpaid bills.

If hospitals and healthcare organizations want to show how much they value their patients, they must listen to them, says Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics.

The package offered funds for key areas, such as telehealth and rural hospitals, but lacked targeted aid for safety net hospitals and failed to address other priorities.

It was a top priority for healthcare groups. Lawmakers agreed to continue telemedicine waivers through 2024, and advocates hope it’s a step toward permanent reforms.

Senate leaders unveiled the omnibus bill, which should be voted on later this week. Hospital and health groups cheered some provisions but criticized lawmakers for failing to address other top priorities.

At Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, emergency department visits for psychiatric reasons are far higher than ever. Hospitals nationwide are struggling with the behavioral health crisis in young people.

Patient advocates said the federal report should be used to drive meaningful change. Emergency medicine groups faulted the study and said it will deter people from going to the hospital.

Cooper, based in Camden, N.J., is the much larger system, and Cape Regional said the market is becoming tougher for smaller systems. Analysts expect more smaller systems will be seeking partners.

Healthcare providers in 21 states have been hurt by online harassment campaigns, the Human Rights Campaign said. Some patients and families have been unable to get care.

Fewer top executives have left their hospitals in 2022, according to a new report on executive departures.

In a town hall, Monica Bertagnolli said she has breast cancer. She said her prognosis is good and she will remain in her post.

Health systems will face formidable challenges in the coming year, he told Chief Healthcare Executive.

Researchers at Penn State examined the impact of rural hospital closures on other nearby hospitals.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lee Kim of HIMSS outlined the current threats, how health systems are responding, and where they need to improve.

Nearly half said they are out of room, and leaders cite other operational challenges hindering their ability to serve more patients.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he discussed one of healthcare’s biggest deals, helping doctors, and solving problems for hospitals.

Most healthcare executives surveyed said they’re offering some type of home-based care. But they said staffing remains a big challenge.

More women, Black and Hispanic students applied and enrolled, the Association of American Medical Colleges says. Medical schools are aiming to attract more students from disadvantaged groups.

The system aims to expand options at its children's hospital and provide more care for kids in their communities. Katy Welkie and David Flood of Intermountain talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the effort.

It’s being called the biggest acquisition in the healthcare sector of 2022. Amgen touted the chance to expand its portfolio to include more drugs treating rare diseases.

Hospitals are filled with patients with respiratory illnesses, and flu hospitalizations are the highest in more than a decade. Now, more people are being treated in hospitals for COVID-19.

The American Medical Association and groups from every state said the cuts will add to the financial hardships clinicians are facing.

Health systems will struggle with higher costs, though there is room for optimism. Kevin Holloran of Fitch spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about the challenges in the year ahead.

The American Medical Association has filed a brief in a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue: whether a hospital should be required to use ivermectin, even as leading health experts advise against it.

Health systems say prior authorization hurts patient care and adds to clinician burnout. The CMS is proposing reform measures that have produced some optimism, but health leaders say other steps are needed.

Researchers found women were less likely to be prescribed drugs to lower cholesterol. Physicians must understand women don’t face a lower risk of heart disease, researchers say.

The health systems and the Minnesota Nurses Association said they have a tentative agreement. Here’s a look at the key components of the deal.

The system said the breach involved patient data from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an affiliate of CommonSpirit.