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Billions in federal aid kept many hospitals afloat, including smaller providers and rural hospitals, Johns Hopkins researchers found.

The planned union would create one of America’s largest nonprofit systems. Ken Kaufman of Kaufman Hall said he expects to see more partnerships.

Some hospitals say they expect to lose millions of dollars as large drugmakers are putting the brakes on discounts. Hospitals say the restrictions could hurt their ability to serve patients.

University Hospitals selects a president for three Ohio hospitals, University of Virginia Medical Center chooses a CEO, and other leaders fill new posts.

RaDonda Vaught received probation in a case that gained national attention. Many expressed relief she was spared a prison term, but experts warned her conviction could deter nurses from disclosing errors.

The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, AARP and others argue the emergency declaration provides critical tools to fight the virus and protect the public.

President Joe Biden marked the grim milestone Thursday. More than 3,000 healthcare workers died in the first year of the pandemic, but the full toll isn’t clear.

Some nursing leaders say shorter, more flexible shifts would help the nursing shortage and also protect patients. But moving away from 12-hour shifts wouldn’t be easy.

A new Kaufman Hall report says increased labor costs have added to the financial challenges facing American health systems. Healthcare leaders will have to find ways to recruit and retain workers.

Assuming the deal is approved by regulators, the new organization will operate 67 hospitals in six states. The new system would be known as Advocate Health.

Too many nurses don’t want to work at bedside in hospitals, says Vicki Good, a national leader in the nursing field. Healthcare leaders must take care of nurses to avoid even greater staffing challenges.

In its new 2022 State Rankings, Healthgrades recognized four providers who earned the highest ranking in three different specialty areas.

As National Nurses Week continues, Nicole Banister of Caravan Health offers some suggestions to reduce the burdens on nurses.

Borrowing costs are rising after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the second time in two months. Hospitals are facing financial headwinds on a number of fronts.

In other news, Akron Children's Hospital names new academic leader, UCLA's cancer center names new diversity chief, and others take new roles.

The American Medical Association issued a statement saying the opinion could lead to government interference in the doctor-patient relationship. Other healthcare organizations have denounced the draft.

A new federal report sheds more light on the challenges health systems have faced during the pandemic and the prospect of an even greater shortage of doctors and nurses.

The group is aiming to improve dermatology, since some doctors aren’t adept at treating conditions on patients with dark skin.

The latest Kaufman Hall report indicates health systems are rebounding somewhat after a very difficult start to the year, but they have a long way to go.

Researchers found that less than half of 61 cancer centers studied were complying with federal regulations on price disclosures. Some cancer centers also had substantial markups.

Some healthcare leaders have worried about disparities in use of telemedicine. The new study shows many in impoverished communities turned to telehealth.

UW Medicine’s longtime CEO announces plans to retire, Boulder Medical Center hires its first female chief executive, and more leaders take new positions.

Black women and women over the age of 45 are at particularly high risk, according to a new report. Hypertension can lead to serious complications.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, CEO Thom Herrmann talks about the company and his ambition to take the hybrid concept nationwide.

A new study indicates a significant decline, and suggests the value of adding cessation programs to behavioral health treatment.

Ash Shehata of KPMG talked to Chief Healthcare Executive about why he expects to see more deals in the health sector in the months ahead.

A new survey by Panda Health found most organizations spend months on finding digital solutions, but still aren’t sure they made the right choice. And many hospitals don’t have an overall vision.

Hospitals are paying far more for labor and supplies compared to pre-pandemic times, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association.

The threat is real, says Heath Renfrow, chief information security officer at Conversant Group. Healthcare organizations generally aren’t where they need to be when it comes to cybersecurity.

The lawmakers said they’re concerned about the pace of the research and say the agency should be focusing more on treatments to help patients.