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Mark Spinner, CEO of AccessOne, discusses some of the financing concerns that patients expressed in a recent AccessOne survey as well as some solutions that hospitals and health systems can implement to improve communication and price transparency.

Hospitals continue to struggle with higher expenses and low volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest monthly report.

A panel of experts talked about ways to bolster public health through addressing environmental health.

The state's hospitals are dealing with serious capacity issues and a shortage of healthcare workers.

Hospitals contend the cuts in drug payments threaten their ability to care for patients in vulnerable communities. The high court will hear arguments this week.

Women physicians were more likely to cut their hours or work from home. Among couples where both parents are doctors, the gaps are wider.

A study of thousands of adults found certain uses of popular social media sites led to worsening symptoms of depression.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital gets new COO, Carilion Clinic names first VP of philanthropy

Exacerbated most recently by the pandemic, physician burnout has been particularly pervasive. Prospectively tracking metrics in the electronic health record (EHR) may identify physicians at high risk of departure.

There is widespread concern among the American public about cyberattacks on U.S. institutions, according to a poll, and nearly all reported being at least somewhat concerned about healthcare systems falling victim to cyberattacks.

Healthcare organizations can use the money for salaries, equipment and other costs tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers in all 50 states are receiving funds.

The nation needs more physicians to improve health equity. Addressing the shortage requires offering more support for women and aspiring doctors from minority groups.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create supply headaches for hospitals. Intermountain Healthcare’s director of supply chain logistics talks about better strategies.

Healthcare providers must use different methods to communicate with patients. And providers need to understand how their patients are thinking.

The money will support the National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps. The White House is also investing money in graduate medical education.

Healthcare organizations have scrambled to find items such as crutches and syringes. Managers must work smarter to get what their hospitals need.

Business groups have opposed a federal rule requiring most workers to get vaccinated or submit to regular tests. Dozens of health organizations say the mandate is needed to get the virus under control and urged businesses to get on board.

The attackers were able to gain access to networks in a children’s hospital, authorities said. Organizations are being urged to search their networks for malicious activity.

Penn Medicine’s automated text system prompted more patients to get to the hospital sooner. It could offer more possibilities for monitoring patients with other health issues.

Sponsors and supporters said the "Cures 2.0" legislation would revolutionize medical research. The lawmakers also said it would speed up the development of novel therapies.

Federal researchers will examine kids who have been infected and track their health for three years. Anthony Fauci said it’s critical to learn how children will be affected by the virus in years to come.

Medical colleges weathered gut-wrenching financial pressures and had to revamp their operations. The leaders of two institutions outlined the lessons they’ve learned and the challenges they're facing.

The federal policy led to more outpatient stays initially, but the rate of change has flattened. The rule carries substantial costs for hospitals.

More hospitals are now offering acute care at home. It’s another indication of how the COVID-19 pandemic is driving changes in hospitals and healthcare.

If all hospitals reflected the practices of the most cost-efficient, Medicare would save $8 billion annually, according to the study by the Lown Institute.

Lawmakers are proposing to spend billions more on some key health and science programs, but it’s a long way to the finish line.

Some Dignity hospitals in the Sacramento market will have new chief executives later this month.

President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest in medical colleges and programs to address the shortage of doctors. Biden is imploring Congress to move the package, but it's still a long way from the president's desk.

In New Hampshire, where several rural delivery units have closed in recent years, the driving time more than doubled.

For programs to flourish, hospitals must invest resources and training, experts said. A panel at AAMC’s annual conference talked about strategies for success.