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The study finds very low adherence to a federal law compelling hospitals and health systems to offer more information on prices for consumers.

The agency said some data would be skewed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics say the move could harm patients and deprives the public of vital information.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the deal, arguing it would hurt competition and lead to higher prices.

In other news, a veteran Baltimore hospital CEO says he's stepping down after 20 years, and other leaders take new roles.

Four people were killed in the Oklahoma medical center, and another deadly shooting took place in an Ohio hospital on the same day. Healthcare leaders need to have strong policies to protect patients and staff.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said authorities thwarted the attack. Authorities have warned the healthcare sector to fortify their network defenses.

The software giant says it has received all regulatory approvals and should close the deal within days. Oracle says the merger will transform the healthcare industry.

The 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report finds a gap between male and female registered nurses, and it is widening.

Health systems saw drops in volume and revenue in April, according to the latest monthly report from Kaufman Hall. The outlook isn’t that promising for the rest of the year.

Many health systems won’t see normal supplies this summer. Hospitals must plan wisely to manage supplies of the dye used in imaging, and other key items.

The Rhode Island-based system hopes to have some options this summer, CEO James Fanale says.

Per-person spending dipped with many consumers using healthcare less in the early months of the pandemic. But health spending rose over a 5-year period.

In other moves, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute names a new senior vice president, and Hot Springs Health selects a new chief executive.

The new Advanced Research Project Agency for Health will be an independent entity within the National Institutes of Health. Advocates welcome the agency but don’t want its funding to come at the expense of the NIH.

A new report from the watchdog organization details progress in some areas, but said hospitals are falling short in enabling parents to report problems.

The American Medical Association and other health groups aren’t just calling for healing. They are urging lawmakers to take concrete steps to protect Americans from gun violence.

Harvard researchers examined data from thousands of nurses. Those with depression or loneliness were significantly more likely to end up in the hospital.

The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance includes historically black colleges, pharmaceutical companies and advocates for patient care.

Vivek Murthy said action is needed because the nation’s health is at risk. Healthcare worker shortages have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to worsen.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Maples talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, the transformation of the campus in Newark, N.J., and revitalizing the workforce.

They are collaborating on an educational effort aimed at reducing disparities in patient care. Eight hospitals were selected for a year-long program.

Care New England Health's chief executive is stepping down and HCA Healthcare names a new president for its MidAmerica division.

Through the first four months of the year, the number of chief executive departures has risen substantially, according to a new report.

Healthcare groups feared government officials would announce that the emergency declaration would not be renewed.

New Hampshire’s attorney general opposed the deal. Shortly afterward, the two systems said they were abandoning the planned partnership.

The hospital pricing study found wide ranges in costs at different hospitals. The American Hospital Association said the report jumps to ‘unfounded conclusions.’

Health systems are delaying tests due to a shortage of contrast dye used in many imaging procedures. Hospitals may not see normal supplies until well into the summer.

One in four healthcare leaders surveyed said they need to hire at least 20 people in their billing departments, according to a poll commissioned by AKASA.

The healthcare systems aim to create a premier academic medical center. The deal still requires the approval of federal regulators.

Nurses say they are being assaulted by patients or family members with increasing frequency. A Senate bill would require health systems to enact workforce violence prevention plans.