Ron Southwick

The American Hospital Association says 1.8 million residents in rural communities could lose coverage. Cuts would also hurt rural hospitals that are already losing money.

Healthcare leaders have assailed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ousting all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Critics say the move undermines trust and guidance on vaccines.

TriHealth has announced an agreement to add Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio, which would become the sixth acute care hospital in the system.

Advocates for hospitals said the Senate measure would mean bigger Medicaid cuts and millions losing coverage. They warn some providers would weigh cutting services and even closing their doors.

Critics say the measure could make it harder for transgender youth to get care. Tennessee's attorney general says the ruling protects kids from ‘life-altering' procedures and helps other states set similar laws.

Dr. Dipen Parekh talks about his journey, his goals for the health system, and meeting the challenges facing academic medical centers.

The health system has finalized the acquisition of Merit Health Madison, which is now dubbed UMMC Madison. Officials said it will help with scheduling surgeries and offer more care closer to home.

MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program, is teaming with PointClickCare to help patients move out of hospital emergency departments. Hamad Husainy of PointClickCare talks about the effort.

America's Essential Hospitals, which represents safety net hospitals, estimated that the Senate GOP tax plan would create even more financial pressures than the House bill.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's new, 8-floor building is designed to provide better care for moms and babies. The building also expands the hospital's bed count.