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More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the annual health technology event in Las Vegas.

Nicole Stallings, president of the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, talks about the frustration healthcare workers are feeling. Many Pennsylvania hospitals began boosting security before the UPMC tragedy.

Northwell Health’s annual event sought to build common ground by avoiding partisanship and focusing on firearm deaths as a public health issue.

The campaign, ‘Agree to Agree’, is designed to foster new conversations about protecting kids. It was announced at Northwell Health’s forum on gun violence.

Eric Sean Clay, vice president of security at Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses the UPMC hospital shooting in Pennsylvania and the need for more security measures.

Dr. Nolan Chang of the Permanente Federation talks about the use of AI to help clinicians and the importance of using it thoughtfully.

The House passed a budget plan which could lead to reductions in Medicaid. Hospitals have pressed lawmakers to preserve funding.

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.

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.

A new American Medical Association survey finds that three in five fear new technologies are posing more barriers to care.

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.

The March of Dimes announces a new CEO, Trinity Health of New England names a new leader, and other leaders take new roles.

A police officer was killed and five others were shot at UPMC Memorial, including three UPMC staff members. The injured hospital staffers are recovering.

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.

AI consumed conversations as expected, but conversations are getting more nuanced. The annual event also revealed more anxiety about pressing problems.

The digital health conference highlighted the excitement around artificial intelligence, while executives and leaders also acknowledged the need to tackle big problems.

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.

Health and research advocates warn that the Trump administration’s job cuts could affect the nation’s health.

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.

Rural facilities are struggling to stay afloat and MA plans are making it harder, according to an analysis from the American Hospital Association.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Health systems that strive to close disparities will help patients that are underserved and strengthen the organization, says Dr. Lakshmi Halasyamani of Endeavor Health.

In an interview at the ViVE conference, he talked about the innovation of AI and the potential to solve thorny problems.

John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, outlines lessons from facing hurricanes and urges all health systems to plan for weather emergencies.

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.

Ardent Health experienced a disruptive attack more than a year ago, but some key steps helped the organization get through it.

The cancer center announced the collaboration with Amazon Web Services at the ViVE Conference.