Abridge, a company founded in 2018 that uses AI to automate medical records based on conversations between clinicians and patients, was named the No.1 most exciting digital health startup in a June 25 report by TechCrunch.

The largest trade groups for U.S. hospitals and physician practices both expressed disappointment in HHS' final rule on information-blocking penalties, saying they could harm both healthcare providers and patients.

 A growing number of health systems are embracing  four-day workweeks for nurse leaders — a strategy that has helped some boost recruitment, retention and staff engagement. 

Among the busy halls of emergency departments nationwide, a silent battle against antimicrobial resistance is unfolding. 

Los Angeles County is launching a pilot program that aims to eliminate up to $500 million in medical debt for 150,000 lower-income residents.

While the commotion of a hospital and health system CEO role can make it difficult to keep one's finger on the pulse of an organization, many leaders are taking a step back to authentically connect with their employees, so they feel not only seen, but heard.

GLP-1s, the new blockbuster drug class, has taken off in popularity as a powerful treatment for patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but they've driven a drastic increase in plastic surgery procedures, too, Bloomberg reported June 25.

Not even a year into its virtual nursing and telesitting journey, WellSpan Health has already achieved significant improvements.

Many people are familiar with impostor syndrome, particularly in psychological and social contexts. However, a new report released June 6 from organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry highlights the concept's prevalence among CEOs in the U.S.

Process management company Provana has expanded its revenue cycle management footprint with the recent acquisition of five RCM companies.

The CDC is warning clinicians and public health authorities of rising dengue infections in the U.S.

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health has announced seven executive appointments since June 4. 

Fitch downgraded Marshall, Mo.-nased John Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital's rating to "CCC-" from "CCC."

Included below are 10 hospitals and health systems that shared job listings recently looking for CFOs.

In an age of advanced technology and personalized medicine, curing prostate cancer is not always necessary, the Association of American Medical Colleges said in a June 25 article.

Eighty-seven percent of C-Suite executives surveyed by Black Book Research said escalating financial pressures have intensified the demand for advanced technologies to address outdated revenue cycle management systems and underperforming services. 

Healthcare performance improvement company Vizient has exercised its option to acquire the remaining interest in Kaufman Hall, the company said in a June 25 announcement with private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners. 

Core credit drivers for the nonprofit hospital sector are expected to remain challenged for the rest of 2024, according to a report published June 25 by Fitch Ratings. 

Independent hospitals and health systems across the Northwest will have expanded access to medical expertise at Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health following the launch of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Care Network.

The U.S. surgeon general has issued a 32-page advisory declaring gun violence an urgent public health crisis that necessitates a multi-pronged effort to reduce and prevent gun-related deaths and injuries.