Health Systems

The Catholic health system has completed the deal to acquire AMSURG’s 300 ambulatory surgery centers. It marks a shift in Ascension’s long-term strategy.

Most doubt the long-term viability of the health system and say the tipping point is coming, and soon, according to a survey by Vitalic Health.

Providers are seeing more patients confused by misinformation and disinformation, and some aren’t going to doctors. She outlines steps health systems can take to counter misinformation.

Corewell Health CEO Tina Freese Decker and CFO Matt Cox talk about the need for candor, trust, and even a bit of tension in making big decisions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association presented the Richard L. Clarke award to Dennis Dahlen, chief financial officer of Mayo Clinic.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s conference offers scores of sessions, but there are some big themes.

The American Hospital Association and the West Health Institute are partnering on a three-year program to help hospitals adopt tech solutions. Dr. Chris DeRienzo, the AHA’s chief physician executive, talks about the effort.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association conference is expected to draw thousands to its annual conference, which kicks off Sunday.

The academic health system serves mostly rural communities, and is working to make it easier for them to get care.

Bhakti Hansoti of Johns Hopkins talks about steps for hospitals, state health officials and the importance of clear messages.

Andrew Chang, chief marketing officer of UChicago Medicine, talks with us about showcasing faculty and working to help the health system grow.

Researchers find low mortality and readmissions. Dr. David Levine of Mass General Brigham says the study answers an important question about home hospital programs for patients with lower incomes.

Simon Nazarian, the system’s chief digital and technology officer, talks with us about how the organization is applying AI tools.

Mark Bohen, the system’s chief marketing and communications officer, talks about helping the system grow and connecting with consumers.

The Ohio-based system has seen improved operating margins. Megerian outlines the steps that led to the rebound.

Hospitals in North Carolina and New Mexico are also getting new leadership.

How an academic medical center manages patient movement and transitions of care can impact the organization’s finances.

The systems have come together on a definitive agreement. If the deal is approved, they would create a system with 39 hospitals, and Sutter would invest $2 billion in Allina’s market.

The leader of the health system isn’t a pessimist, but he says it’s important to plan for tough times. He says that approach has paid dividends.

WakeMed says joining Atrium is key to ensuring its long-term future, and Atrium has pledged $2 billion in investments. Some North Carolina officials have voiced concerns.

The system is looking to try and keep people healthier and avoid hospitalization, and will utilize its health plan in that effort.

He says Marshfield Clinic’s integration into Sanford Health has accelerated a financial turnaround and produced benefits across the organization.

Dignity Health appoints a new leader for two hospitals, and other leaders tackle new opportunities.

The health system says the initiatives are showing good returns. Amber Price of Sentara Health talks about the efforts to help frontline nurses and improve patient care.

Kristin Myers talks about the rollout of ambient documentation, the goal of making life easier for doctors, and implementing AI in a thoughtful way.