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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appoints two leaders, Vanderbilt names a nursing leader, and others take new roles.

Federal authorities had warned health systems about the Hive group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims worldwide.

The Leapfrog Group surveyed employers and found disappointing results for insurers. Employers say they’re most concerned with improving care, even more than managing costs.

Some patients get agitated, and aggressive, when they don’t feel heard. Marisa Randazzo of Ontic shares some advice on easing tensions before they escalate.

Researchers found facilities run the gamut, ranging from $1,000 to more than $60,000, according to findings published in Jama Network Open. The authors called for standardization of the fees.

After a spectacular 2021, funding dipped sharply in 2022, according to an analysis by CB Insights. The number of mergers and acquisitions also tumbled.

Even with the drop, the number of changes was among the highest of all sectors, according to a report tracking executive exits.

Authorities say it’s unclear how she was able to bring a gun into the hospital. She remained in the room for hours, forcing patients to be moved.

Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.

A new study finds that Black patients are more likely to wait longer and receive less treatment. Researchers say the alerts can have implications in patient care.

The institution joins some top law schools in abandoning the rankings. U.S. News says the reports provide a valuable service to students, and many schools tout high rankings in their marketing.

Ohio State appoints a new CEO of Wexner Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center gets a new chief medical officer, and others take new roles.

Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis faulted hospitals for high costs while making record profits. The Colorado Hospital Association says many hospitals have negative operating margins.

Attackers are getting more polished in their approach. Crane Hassold of Abnormal Security talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the evolving threats and what health systems should be doing.

The polling organization also reported the largest year-over-year increase in deferred healthcare since first tracking the issue in 2001.

Healthcare organizations need to weigh many factors when deciding if it’s time to find partners, analysts say.

The organization evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals and measured their performance among common procedures.

Nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs. Insurers hailed the milestone, but lawmakers have pressed for reforms, citing delays in approval for treatments.

Some systems will seek partners out of opportunity or necessity. Anu Singh of Kaufman Hall talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the outlook for deals in the year ahead.

The system is going to take over Welch Community Hospital, a small hospital in the southern part of the state. WVU says patients will get access to more services.

The Association of American Medical Colleges released a report that offers more insight on the nation’s physician workforce.

Hospitals and physicians say they are glad to see a call for more federal support, but they said the proposed increases are still insufficient.

Generally, cancer rates aren’t dropping as quickly in women. And Black women with breast cancer are far more likely to die than white women.

A new CEO takes over at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, University of Maryland Medical Center names a new philanthropy leader, and others take new roles.

The walkout in New York City this week is likely foreshadowing many contentious labor battles hospitals will see in 2023.

There are plenty of headwinds for health systems in the coming year, but there are signs that better days are coming, Fitch Ratings analysts said in a conference call.

Nurses walked out at Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital Monday. The nurses said they achieved their goals of securing better staffing levels and wages, and the hospitals said they are pleased with the agreements.

A court ruling has given the Department of Health and Human Services the chance to craft a solution over underpayments from the federal program. Hospitals sought faster relief after a Supreme Court ruling last year.

Madera Community Hospital, a 106-bed facility in central California, filed for bankruptcy and shut down. Carmela Coyle, CEO of the California Hospital Association, warns that others are at risk of closure.