California’s new emergency nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals took effect June 1, closing a regulatory gap that had left freestanding psychiatric facilities without ...

A bipartisan trio of physician-lawmakers on July 15 introduced the Patients First Act, a Medicare payment overhaul aimed at tying physician pay to inflation and bolstering independent practices.

Chief nursing officers nursing wins highlight culture building, nurse empowerment, and improved patient outcomes across diverse health systems.

Hospital revenue cycle leaders share where revenue leakages is coming from and how their organizations are fixing it.

A global report from Heidi Health finds that 83% of clinicians began using AI in their practice before their employer had established formal policy, guidance or a recommended tool — a sign that ...

David Miller, MD, CEO of Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine, has been appointed the next president and CEO of Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Health, effective Jan. 1. Dr. Miller, who also serves as ...

CVS Caremark FTC settle requires PBM to pass rebates at point of sale and increase transparency, securing $13 billion in patient savings.

Hospital price transparency 2026 rules took effect April 1; 519 hospitals got warnings, and one hospital was fined twice for noncompliance.

As a summer cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 34 states, some hospitals have pulled leafy greens and salad bar items from their cafeterias, while others are leaving food offerings in place and ...

Texas, Florida and California have the most for-profit community hospitals of any state, while five states have none, according to data compiled by KFF. The data, current as of 2024, comes from the ...

Children's hospitals manage drug shortages by addressing unique pediatric needs and operational challenges to ensure safe, effective care.

CMS pitches Medicare physician pay cut and ACO overhaul in 2027, proposing reduced rates and updated savings models for accountable care organizations.