After fatal Pennsylvania hospital shooting, security gains more attention
A police officer was killed and five other people were shot at UPMC Memorial Hospital. After other fatal shootings, hospitals are thinking about steps to protect staff.
Hospitals, providers spent $25B on battles over claims, report finds
An analysis by Premier Inc. notes that the costs of fighting claims has risen, and there’s an uptick in prior authorization demands from Medicare Advantage plans.
Most doctors fear insurers using AI to deny coverage
A new American Medical Association survey finds that three in five fear new technologies are posing more barriers to care.
How health tech companies drop the ball in pitches to hospitals
Health system executives say AI and other health tech firms routinely take the wrong approach in trying to sell their products. They offered some suggestions for those looking for more success.
Sutter Health hires first chief scientific officer, and more | MED MOVES
The March of Dimes announces a new CEO, Trinity Health of New England names a new leader, and other leaders take new roles.
UPMC CEO on deadly Pennsylvania hospital shooting: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
A police officer was killed and five others were shot at UPMC Memorial, including three UPMC staff members. The injured hospital staffers are recovering.
Police officer mourned after Pennsylvania hospital shooting: ‘The best of us’
Andrew Duarte was killed in the horrific incident at UPMC Memorial, and five others were shot and wounded. The officer was praised as a hero.
Five from ViVE: Takeaways from the digital health conference
AI consumed conversations as expected, but conversations are getting more nuanced. The annual event also revealed more anxiety about pressing problems.
ViVE 2025: AI advances, cybersecurity, and what doctors and nurses need
The digital health conference highlighted the excitement around artificial intelligence, while executives and leaders also acknowledged the need to tackle big problems.
Pennsylvania hospital shooting: Police officer killed, several others wounded
The tragedy occurred at UPMC Memorial Hospital just outside York. The gunman wounded two other officers and three hospital staffers before being killed by police.
Federal health, research firings draw alarm: ‘Every American should be outraged’
Health and research advocates warn that the Trump administration’s job cuts could affect the nation’s health.
Mayo Clinic’s John Halamka: ‘We have to use AI’
He spoke at ViVE about the need for AI in health care, starting small and moving fast, weighing risks, and a future when not using AI could be grounds for malpractice.
Medicare Advantage plans are hurting rural hospitals: Report
Rural facilities are struggling to stay afloat and MA plans are making it harder, according to an analysis from the American Hospital Association.
City of Hope is using AI to advance cancer research and treatment | ViVE 2025
At the ViVE conference, Simon Nazarian and Nasim Eftekhari discuss how the health system is aiming to use artificial intelligence to help patients and providers.
New AVIA CEO Clay Holderman aims to help transform hospitals | ViVE 2025
A longtime hospital executive, Holderman says he’s relishing the opportunity to lead the digital health consulting firm and collaborate with health systems to make them stronger.
Ardent Health CEO expresses optimism for AI | ViVE 2025
Marty Bonick talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about how the health system is using artificial intelligence, where caution is needed, and the recovery from a cyberattack.
Three of four Americans affected by health data breaches | ViVE 2025
Cyberattacks aimed at health organizations impacted more than 259 million people, says John Riggi of the American Hospital Association. He talks about the growing threats and the need for a committed response.
Focusing on health equity can help hospitals improve faster | ViVE 2025
Health systems that strive to close disparities will help patients that are underserved and strengthen the organization, says Dr. Lakshmi Halasyamani of Endeavor Health.
KPMG’s Ash Shehata: Three reasons for excitement about AI | ViVE 2025
In an interview at the ViVE conference, he talked about the innovation of AI and the potential to solve thorny problems.
For hospitals, building resilience around climate change isn’t optional | ViVE 2025
John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, outlines lessons from facing hurricanes and urges all health systems to plan for weather emergencies.
Tampa General Hospital CEO shares advice on planning for weather emergencies | ViVE 2025
John Couris has dealt with hurricanes repeatedly in recent years. He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive to outline steps on how health systems should plan for the worst.
How a hospital system recovered from a cyberattack | ViVE 2025
Ardent Health experienced a disruptive attack more than a year ago, but some key steps helped the organization get through it.
Memorial Sloan Kettering partners with AWS to use AI in cancer research | ViVE 2025
The cancer center announced the collaboration with Amazon Web Services at the ViVE Conference.
Broken claims process won’t be fixed by AI alone | ViVE 2025
Healthcare leaders talked about the frustration hospitals and doctors are facing when insurers reject claims, the impact on patients, and the need for a better process.
Nurses embrace new technology, if it’s designed with them in mind | ViVE 2025
If hospital leaders are deploying new AI tools and tech without input from nurses, they’re inviting problems.
KPMG’s Ash Shehata discusses AI excitement and uncertainty | ViVE 2025
Shehata, KPMG’s U.S. sector leader for healthcare, spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about artificial intelligence, its use in healthcare, payer, providers, and more.
ViVE brings healthcare voices to Nashville | ViVE 2025
Thousands of healthcare leaders are coming to Music City for the digital health conference. Rich Scarfo, president of HLTH, talks about the event.
How Nashville became a magnet for health companies
The city is home to hundreds of health companies, and Oracle is moving its headquarters to Music City. Apryl Childs-Potter of the Nashville Health Care Council talks about building on that success.
ViVE 2025: The digital health conference returns to Nashville
Thousands of healthcare leaders are coming to Music City for the annual event. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and new federal policies will be hot topics.
The secret sauce that makes Nashville a hub for the healthcare industry
Apryl Childs-Potter of the Nashville Health Care Council talks about the reasons hundreds of health companies are based in Music City.