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Many hospitals in rural areas are struggling to stay afloat. A report commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare suggests mergers may be the best option for some rural providers.

PatientRightsAdvocate.org says it analyzed 2,000 hospitals and found only about 1 in 5 were fully compliant. Some health systems fared better than others.

Critics worry he’ll undermine public confidence in vaccines. They also say he lacks the qualifications to lead an agency directing health policies that affect all Americans.

Nurses are pressing the state’s lawmakers to approve a measure to establish staffing levels and also provide $20 million to help train more nurses.

The famed heart surgeon, television host and former Senate candidate would oversee the huge agency. Trump said he’d be a good partner to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS nominee.

Patients are routinely stuck in emergency departments for days, or longer, which is hurting patients and staff. A recent study also says it’s adding costs to hospitals.

Health systems should have a stable outlook in the coming year, although they face headwinds as the recovery from the pandemic continues. Labor and supply expenses should remain challenging.

Chief Healthcare Executive® presents the final installment in our series, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence. In this episode, our panel offers advice on how health systems can improve.

Cybersecurity is make or break for patient safety and operational integrity.

The group released its Fall 2024 hospital safety grades and finds encouraging progress after problems during the pandemic. Katie Stewart of The Leapfrog Group talks about the improvements and building on those gains.

Dr. Chris Bucciarelli of BayCare talks about the Florida system’s work to use technology to help more patients with chronic conditions.

Many clinicians don’t seek help because they’re worried it will hurt their career. Stefanie Simmons of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation talks with us about the need for revising applications and looking differently at mental health.

The American Medical Association says hospitals should face penalties for falling short.. Hospitals have rejected accusations that they aren’t providing enough charity care.

The website named top performers in a host of specialties. Brad Bowman of Healthgrades talks about the awards and the continued shift toward outpatient care.

Jane Jeffrie Seley of Weill Cornell Medicine talks about the need to reach primary care physicians and talks about caring for patients in hospitals.

Chief Healthcare Executive presents the third installment from our conversation on cybersecurity, with experts from HIMSS, the American Hospital Association, and Providence.

Some worry about the prospect of cuts to Medicaid or work restrictions. Medicaid offers coverage to millions with lower incomes, and Medicaid cuts could hurt hospitals.

A key leader in a Midwest health system is planning to retire, and other leaders are making news.

To stay competitive in attracting healthcare talent, organizations must extend the digital welcome mat to enhance the job applicant experience.

The California attorney general has given conditional approval for the deal between Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Dr. Bishow Shrestha of WellSpan Health talks about using the devices to help change behavior and avoid complications. He says patients feel more connected.

General Catalyst’s subsidiary, HATCo, has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Summa Health. The firm is also committing hundreds of millions in improvements.

Dr. Georges C. Benjamin of the American Public Health Association talks with us about hopes for addressing big problems, concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the need for qualified leaders in key posts.

Groups representing health systems, physicians and medical schools congratulated the president-elect. They also outlined some of their goals and hopes in Washington.

The justices weighed a challenge involving Disproportionate Share Hospital payments. Hospitals say the government hasn’t calculated payments fairly, costing providers more than $1 billion annually.

Health systems are hoping for a peaceful election, but they have made preparations in case there is violence stemming from the election.

Lawmakers call for lowering rates paid to hospitals for outpatient services. They say their plan would lower patient costs, but hospitals say it would reduce access to care.

Scheurer Health and Harbor Beach Community Hospital are planning to come together. They say they are joining forces with the goal of staying independent.

Chief Healthcare Executive presents another installment from our conversation on cybersecurity, with experts from the American Hospital Association, HIMSS and Providence. They talk about breaches tied to business partners.

Penn State Health names an interim chief executive, and other leaders make news.