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The American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, and the Medical Group Management Association say the reductions would hurt providers.

The government has proposed new steps to ensure providers aren’t denying services. Advocates say people with disabilities too often encounter hurdles to get care.

The large hospital avoided damage from Hurricane Idalia. The organization has developed detailed plans to deal with flooding, power losses and other disruptions from storms.

Researchers completed the first comprehensive analysis on telemedicine in skilled nursing facilities. Many nursing homes aren’t utilizing virtual visits.

Duke Health names the organization's first chief data scientist and other leaders take new roles.

The midwestern hospital system and the physician group are striving to restore full systems. They’re caring for patients, but some services have been affected.

The boards of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare have approved an agreement to form a combined system with 18 hospitals. They plan to come together at the start of the new year.

Disparities persist in mortality by race, researchers found. Improved readiness for pediatric care in hospitals appears to reduce disparities, but a gap still remains.

The company is working with the hospital system to help physicians have an easier time with documenting patient encounters. The firm’s CEO sees potential beyond documentation.

Pritesh Gandhi, chief community health officer of Walmart, says hospitals and healthcare organizations need to work on long-term solutions, which is admittedly difficult.

The 30-second spot, which is slated to appear nationally starting today, warns that reduced federal aid will hurt patient care.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Pritesh Gandhi talks about addressing the social drivers of health at a large scale.

A bipartisan bill would potentially give the Department of Health and Human Services a role in weighing the impact of hospital and healthcare consolidations.

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announces a new chief executive officer, and other leaders earn new roles.

The pharmacy chain says that Rosalind Brewer and the board mutually agreed on her exit. The company is now seeking a leader with a deep background in healthcare.

The government says the proposal will help residents and staff. Nursing homes and hospitals say the move could force some facilities to close.

The Oregon measure sets minimum levels in all hospitals. Other states are looking at nurse staffing levels, and lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation.

The hospital used its ‘AquaFence’ to protect the main campus, even as Tampa suffered some flooding. The hospital resumed normal operations and said it’s ready to aid those in hard-hit areas.

Some hospitals had to close facilities and delay procedures due to the powerful storm.

Health systems saw declines in both inpatient and outpatient care in July. Hospitals are likely to still see some challenges in the near future, according to Kaufman Hall.

Keith Gray, who became UTMC president in July, says he learned that he needed to focus on the needs of others as a leader.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named the first prescription drugs selected for negotiation. The president has made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, but the impact of this remains to be seen.

A venture chair at Redesign Health, Quarles says young companies should start small, stay focused, and be sure they have a product that fits the market.

A RAND Corporation study found patient satisfaction scores plunged across the country, among all types of hospitals.

Some are battling anxiety and depression, including worries about paying bills and loans. Seli Fakorzi of TimelyCare, a telehealth company that works with colleges, talks about mental health on campus.

Cincinnati Children’s hires a chief philanthropy officer, and other leaders take new roles.

Singing River Health System says it’s had to take computer systems offline. The system continues to see patients, but some services have been disrupted.

More large companies reported greater challenges with anxiety and depression. Some employers are expressing a bit less enthusiasm for telehealth.

Researchers point to the need to ensure the appropriate care for transgender patients, even as the procedures have been restricted in some states.

Arti Masturzo, the chief medical officer of CCS, talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how the healthcare industry needs to do better for patients.