Northwell Health’s new CEO outlines top priorities
Dr. John D’Angelo succeeds longtime CEO Michael Dowling. He discusses the transition, the recent merger with Nuvance Health, and the system’s digital transformation.
‘Unacceptable’: Hospital-at-home, telehealth programs disrupted by shutdown
The government’s spending legislation expired, along with extensions for waivers for telehealth programs. The congressional stalemate affects hundreds of hospitals offering acute care at home.
General Catalyst firm to close $485M purchase of Ohio hospital system
Health Assurance Transformation LLC, a subsidiary of the venture capital giant, is slated to complete the acquisition of Summa Health.
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling prepares to step down: ‘This has been my life’
After leading the New York health system for more than two decades, Dowling is moving to an advisory role. He reflects on his remarkable tenure.
Planned Minnesota health system merger unravels
The University of Minnesota had hoped to create a merged system with Essentia Health and Fairview Health Services. Essentia has pulled out of the merger talks.
After decades of neglect, women’s health research sees a ‘tipping point’
Big donations to advance women’s health have garnered national attention. Carolee Lee, CEO of Women’s Health Access Matters, is heartened to see more attention after many years of missed opportunities.
Smaller health businesses are adopting AI
More organizations, including smaller practices, are turning to AI. Liz Wilke, an economist for Chase, talks about AI in the latest episode of Healthy Bottom Line, a podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive.
University of Vermont Health Network changes leaders | MED MOVES
Temple Health expands the duties of two executives, and other leaders make new moves.
With Medicaid cuts, a Louisiana hospital system braces for big impact
About a quarter of LCMC Health’s patients rely on Medicaid, and many may lose coverage. The system is looking at new ways to engage patients and help them navigate the challenge.
Dartmouth Health moves to add another hospital
The New Hampshire system has signed a letter of intent to acquire Littleton Regional Healthcare, a small, rural hospital. Littleton said Dartmouth is the most appealing partner.
Fewer doctors report burnout, but more are isolating from loved ones
A new survey from The Physicians Foundation finds many of the nation’s doctors are struggling. Dr. Gary Price talks about the challenges and how hospitals can help their physicians.
Private equity hospitals have fewer staff in emergency rooms, and more deaths, study finds
Researchers find higher mortality in the emergency departments of hospitals after they were acquired by private equity firms. Lawmakers have criticized private equity ownership in hospitals.
Hospitals urge Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
The credits are slated to expire this year, and millions of Americans could lose coverage without them. The tax credits help many pay for coverage, and Americans are looking at higher premiums.
Telehealth waivers are poised to expire: Questions and answers
Congress has yet to agree on a spending plan, and one of the big healthcare priorities centers on telehealth, including hospital-at-home programs.
Medical groups push back against Trump claims on autism, Tylenol and vaccines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said the pain reliever is safe for pregnant women. Other groups protested misleading statements about vaccines and autism in the White House.
Patient Square Capital reaches $2.6B deal to buy Premier, and make it private
The healthcare investment firm and Premier say the deal should close early next year. Premier works with hospitals on supply chain solutions, data analytics and other areas.
Hartford HealthCare makes $86M bid to buy two Connecticut hospitals
The health system is aiming to purchase two facilities owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
How Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will use Jeffrey Lurie’s $50M gift for autism research
The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles made the donation to CHOP and Penn Medicine. Dr. Daniel Rader says the goal is to establish CHOP as the epicenter of work in autism.
UVA Health’s new CEO provides ‘much needed stability’ | MED MOVES
Kaiser Permanente lures Duke Health's CEO to take a key spot in the California-based system.
Defending vaccines: AMA, nursing leaders speak out
Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association, and Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, criticize the confusing federal guidance and warn of the consequences.
WHAM looks to boost young researchers in women’s health
Women’s Health Access Matters is offering grants to support early-career scientists. Carolee Lee of WHAM talks about the awards and the need for more investments in women’s health.
Wisconsin rural hospitals team up to form network
The hospitals are establishing the Wisconsin High Value Network, which will be a clinically integrated network serving about 400,000 people.
Three New York hospitals to see ownership change
Westchester Medical Center Health Network and Bon Secours Mercy Health operated the facilities in a joint venture for a decade. Westchester will now take full ownership.
Medical schools seek to prevent cuts to NIH funding
The National Institute of Health is facing steep cuts next year, and has yet to spend billions this year. The AAMC is pushing Congress to help the largest federal source of aid for medical research.
Florida could soon get a new academic medical center
Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have formed a partnership to form an academic center, to be dubbed FSU Health.
CDC director says she was fired for refusing to give 'blanket approval' to changes in vaccine guidance
Susan Monarez tells Congress she refused to sign off on orders from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to back changes in vaccine guidance or fire top scientists without cause.
With vaccine confusion, fears grow of bad flu and Covid seasons
Amid changing federal guidance and vaccine skepticism, healthcare leaders, including those with the AMA and the American Nurses Association, worry about a spike in the coming months.
The $50B rural health transformation program: Questions and answers
The Health Department has announced the application period for the program is now open, and states won’t have much time to apply.
AtlantiCare CEO touts progress on Vision 2030 and tackling big problems
Michael Charlton, head of the New Jersey system, discusses work to improve the region’s health, partnerships with Oracle and the Cleveland Clinic, and a day with Dr. Oz.
Hospitals press Congress for help as shutdown looms
The federal government runs out of money Sept. 30. Health systems are pressing for extensions for telehealth and other key programs.
