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President Trump has threatened tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. While some tariffs have been paused, health systems worry that they could eventually pay more for medical devices and drugs.

Chip Kahn explains why health systems are worried about the prospect of cuts in coverage, and how patients, and hospitals, could pay the price.

Matt Heywood, CEO of Aspirus, talks with us about integrating St. Luke’s, a $200M construction project, plans to build a new hospital, and potential for more growth.

Researchers have found that physician burnout is tied to documentation time after hours. Lisa Rotenstein of UCSF Health talks about ways to reduce burnout.

Johns Hopkins Medicine names a new physician in chief, and others take on new roles.

The University of Kansas Health System, Newman Regional Health, and LMH Health have formed a ‘strategic affiliation.’ It’s not a merger, but they will work together to boost services.

Duke Health and UNC Health are teaming up to build a new campus that will cost $2-3 billion. Officials share details about the long-awaited pediatric facility.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee, faced more scrutiny over his disparaging statements on vaccines. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and a doctor, says he worries about Kennedy discouraging vaccinations.

Kennedy, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health & Human Services, faced tough questions from Democrats in the hearing. He also heard support from Republicans.

The order aims to block federal funding to providers offering surgeries and chemical treatments to those under 19. Healthcare organizations have defended such care.

Executives are going to do work on closing disparities in disadvantaged groups, a Deloitte report finds. Jay Bhatt of Deloitte talks how to make those efforts successful.

Medicaid portals were inaccessible nationwide. The White House said they will be restored, but a judge has issued an order blocking President Trump’s spending freeze.

The top honors include hospitals with national name recognition and smaller institutions. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the honorees, notable trends and the gap between the best and the bottom.

The ranking sets out to name the top providers nationwide, but Brad Bowman of Healthgrades says the list shows many Americans can’t easily get to the best hospitals.

More than half of all Americans were impacted by the attack, UnitedHealth Group says. It’s been called the biggest health data breach in U.S. history.

Carolee Lee of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) talks about spurring investments, understanding women’s health isn’t a niche market, and raising awareness about the untapped opportunities.

FIU Health hires a new chief executive, and others take new roles.

President Trump’s second term promises to have important implications for hospitals and health systems. Here’s a rundown.

President Trump has chosen Kennedy to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Many healthcare leaders oppose the pick and are urging the Senate to reject the nomination.

Leslie Snavely, CEO of CHG Healthcare, says leaders should have the confidence to be genuine, and that will resonate with others.

Health leaders are worried about the prospect of reduced aid to Medicaid, which they say would reduce access to care and deal a financial blow to hospitals.

Most analysts expect less scrutiny from regulators on mergers and acquisitions involving health systems. But there are bipartisan concerns about the growing consolidation of hospitals.

Many hospital mergers over the past year have involved a party struggling financially. Some mega mergers could be in the works over the coming year as well.

President Donald Trump is looking to cut federal spending, but given his focus on national security, hospitals and health systems could get some sorely needed help.

Healthcare leaders are saying the plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization is a mistake that will make it harder to combat diseases.

The 47th president talked about ending chronic disease. He also started the process of getting the U.S. out of the World Health Organization.

Hours before leaving the Oval Office, Biden issued a preemptive pardon of his former top medical adviser and key leader of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health systems have pressing priorities from the new administration and Capitol Hill. Lisa Kidder Hrobsky of the American Hospital Association talks about what hospitals are seeking in Washington.

The second Trump administration promises to bring changes that will affect America’s hospitals, with concerns about Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, and potential higher costs with tariffs.

The Joint Commission appoints a chief legal officer, and others take new posts.