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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases rise to over 700 in Michigan, 36 reported hospitalizations
A parasite outbreak continues to rapidly rise in Michigan, with state health officials reporting more than 700 cases.
Questions over McConnell's health continue three weeks after medical emergency
Questions continue to swirl around the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., more than three weeks after he was sent to the hospital due to a medical emergency. NBC News' Sahil Kapur has the latest on what lawmakers and reporters are hearing about the senator's health.
Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer named to Becker's 2026 "101 Hospital and Health system Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know" List
NYC Health + Hospitals announced that Danielle DiBari, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Procurement Officer,
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. What we know.
US Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and it’s still not clear why he was admitted or what his condition is.
Mitch McConnell's team says his health is improving, but questions remain
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Here's what we know about his health.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations
Pippa Middleton dons breezy dress at Wimbledon, Kate visits hospital
Pippa Middleton embraced a breezy summer look while attending Wimbledon in London.
Ascension to buy Tennessee system Williamson Health in $1B deal
Ascension beat out other offers, including from HCA and Optum, to give Williamson a financial lifeline amid serious challenges facing hospital operators. The deal is expected to be final by 2028 at the latest.
Dedicated ‘coffee crew’ credits camaraderie, teamwork for success of Aspinwall business
A java dream team brings fun and efficiency to work at Aspinwall Beans ‘N’ Cream. The crew of eight full-timers and one part-timer at Aspinwall Beans ‘N’ Cream — dubbed ABC by locals — shares more than 100 years of combined food and beverage experience while serving up hometown hospitality
Lawmakers end multi-million-dollar hospital tax “loophole”
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger A little-noticed provision in the state budget that was approved last week aims to shut down a tax strategy used by at least one hospital system to exceed the state’s sales tax refund cap. The change would require nonprofit and public hospital systems to file a single […]
Williamson Health board approves sale to Ascension
FRANKLIN — Williamson Health's Board of Trustees voted Monday unanimously to sell the community-owned hospital system to Ascension Saint Thomas in a deal valued at $700 million.
Atlanta lawmakers ask Fulton County to invest $200 million in new South Fulton hospital, expanded healthcare
Fulton County commissioners are considering $200 million for a new hospital and expanded health care services in south and west Atlanta communities.
What is Mitch McConnell’s health status?
McConnell, the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history, was admitted to the hospital June 14, and little has been said about why.
Sen. McConnell’s office quiet on his health 3 weeks after his hospitalization
Any extended absence for McConnell, 84, could make matters more difficult for Republicans to pass legislation this year.
Details scarce as Mitch McConnell ‘continues recovery’ in hospital
Staff decline to give updates on senator’s health and whether he will be at Capitol when Senate returns
Here’s what we know about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
McConnell has been hospitalized for more than three weeks, and his office still will not say what sent the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican there.
Here’s what we know about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
McConnell has been hospitalized for more than three weeks, and his office still will not say what sent the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican there.
Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after more than three weeks
The former Senate Republican leader’s office has not detailed what led to his hospitalization or the status of his recovery, but police scanner audio shows CPR was performed at his home.
Williamson Health board unanimously approves hospital sale to Ascension
Williamson Health will no longer operate as an independent, community-owned hospital following a vote by the hospital system’s board on Monday.
Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered allergic reaction
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died on March 14 at a Dallas hospital.
McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14.
What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition
The Kentucky Republican and former Senate majority leader was hospitalized on June 14. Scant details about his condition have emerged since.
McConnell 'continuing his recovery,' but details scarce after hospitalization
Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has said that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session.
Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has said that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session | TALK 980am
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Celebrates New Point-of-Care MRI with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the arrival of a new point of
60 summers of service: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's teen volunteer tradition
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's VolunTeen program has been introducing young people to health care careers for six decades.
New state, federal laws bring changes to North Shore Health
State and federal legislation passed in 2025 is beginning to take effect at North Shore Health, according to the latest administrative report from North Shore Health CEO Kimber Wraalstad. One of the measures is Minnesota’s “swing bed” legislation, which Wraalstad worked on with state Sen. Grant Hauschild and state Rep. Roger Skraba. The law allows...
SSM Health seeks to toss St. Mary’s nurse union election
Nurses at Madison’s St. Mary’s hospital won a union election last month. Missouri-based SSM Health, who owns the hospital, wants to throw out the results.
This rural Colorado hospital is using AI to go after health insurers that ghosted payments. Here’s how.
The promise of modern AI to help Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center recover lost revenues is built on a system that keeps medical data private.
Country music icon shares ‘important’ health update with fans: ‘Went to (the hospital)’
The singer shared a video explaining what was going on with him.
CMS seeks to cut $260M in imaging spending through ‘site-neutral’ reforms
The agency said it hopes to control “unnecessary” increases in the volume of clinic visit services furnished at certain off-campus hospital departments.
Areta Crowell: Behavioral Health Leader
In 1967, the California Legislature overwhelmingly approved the Lanterman Petris Short Act, which sped the emptying of state hospitals. Areta Crowell lived the origin story of that landmark law. Her job was to implement the law in Los
Docs sound alarm on imaging delays amid health system's 'troubling' teleradiology transition
A hospital system in Tennessee is under fire for delays getting patients’ radiology reports submitted in a timely manner following its move to outsource reads.
Docs sound alarm on imaging delays amid health system's 'troubling' teleradiology transition
A hospital system in Tennessee is under fire for delays getting patients’ radiology reports submitted in a timely manner following its move to outsource reads.
Families flee gunfire at Westgate Entertainment District
Five teens were hospitalized after being shot at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale on July Fourth.
Parham Doctors' Hospital's new intensive outpatient program expands behavioral health continuum of care
Parham Doctors’ Hospital recently launched a new adult intensive outpatient program, expanding access to behavioral health services for people who need more support than traditional outpatient care but do not require an inpatient hospital stay. The new program is designed to serve adults experiencing mental health challenges such as depression,
France’s First Ebola Patient Has Recovered, Health Minister Says
A doctor who was diagnosed with Ebola in France last month after doing humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and left the hospital.
Universal Health Services (UHS) Is Up 8.7% After CMS Proposes Hospital Payment Increase and Analyst Support
In recent days, Universal Health Services received a boost after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a 2.4% payment rate increase for hospitals, alongside supportive analyst commentary on its operating performance and upcoming second-quarter results. This regulatory tailwind for hospital reimbursement comes as UHS continues to expand its behavioral health footprint and prepare for its next earnings update, potentially influencing how investors assess its longer-term growth...
Cape Fear Valley Health Lays Off 138 People as It Cuts 200 Jobs
The healthcare system says cost-cutting moves aren't enough to offset federal funding cuts and rising costs.
Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
France experienced a surge in deaths during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Heat exhaustion, skin rashes, bug bites and gastrointestinal illnesses
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Queen’s Health Systems plans its first employee housing at new Kailua-Kona hospital
As Hawaiʻi's hiring and retention costs climb, some employers are providing housing options to support their workforce. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor-in-Chief Janis Magin.
Rafael Nadal: “It’s the moment to build a legacy outside of the court”
The tennis legend tells CNBC’s Tania Bryer how he is building his business portfolio after retiring from the sport in 2024 and why he’s betting on hospitality.
‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Sickens 170 in Michigan, Hospitalizes At Least 20 Nationwide
Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning that can cause severe diarrheal illness, but it is not usually life-threatening. The latest spike in Michigan has health officials on high alert.
Europe’s Health Systems Face a Heat Test
New WHO guidance highlights how extreme heat is straining hospitals, with practical measures now shaping safer care environments across Europe.
Mitch McConnell Has Been Hospitalized For Weeks—What We Know About His Health
The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized twice this year.
UVM Health to suspend weight loss drug coverage for its employees
The hospital said it would expect to save $19 million dollars each year, but staff are skeptical of the long-term costs.
Questions raised about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health after little information is released
Numerous people from Frankfort to Washington are saying very little about long time serving US Senator Mitch McConnell following reports he was hospitalized nearly 2 and a half weeks ago.
2 dead after shooting at Springfield Mercy Hospital parking garage; mental health experts urge grace for grieving staff
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Mercy Hospital parking garage early Thursday morning, and mental health professionals are urging those affected — including hospital staff — to be patient with themselves as they grieve.
Something Is Going On With Mitch McConnell’s Health, and His Office Is Keeping Mighty Quiet About It
McConnell checked into a hospital last month. We don’t know why.
Cape Fear Valley Health layoffs leave 138 employees searching for work
Cape Fear Valley Health employs more than 9,000 people. Officials said about 2% of staff at each hospital were impacted.
Medics Responded To ‘Cardiac Arrest’ At Mitch McConnell’s Home Last Month—What We Know About His Health
The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized twice this year.
American College of Cardiology celebrates 100 hospitals for offering ‘highest level of cardiovascular care’
These "forward-thinking organizations" have all committed to participating in multiple data registries and quality improvement programs. Did your facility make the cut?
Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive diarrhea’ as CDC investigates
The CDC reports 145 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states as the parasitic outbreak season climbs, with 20 patients hospitalized so far.
Oregon Health Authority director Dr. Sejal Hathi resigns
Oregon Health Authority director Dr. Sejal Hathi resigned from her position leading one of the state's largest agencies, effective Aug. 1.
Hospital affiliation to preserve health care access in Haleyville and Winston County
A new affiliation agreement between Huntsville Hospital Health System and Lakeland Community Hospital is aimed at strengthening hospital care in Haleyville and
Trump admin proposes rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1B on drugs
The change would apply to hospitals that serve low-income patients
What Is Going On With Mitch McConnell’s Health?
The former Senate Republican leader has been hospitalized since last month, and new reports suggest he was likely unconscious when paramedics arrived.
What Is Going On With Mitch McConnell’s Health?
The former Senate Republican leader has been hospitalized since last month, and new reports suggest he was likely unconscious when paramedics arrived.
Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken.
Marshall Health Network first in West Virginia to offer histotripsy treatment for liver tumors
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health Network–Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) is the first hospital in West Virginia to treat liver tumors using the Edison® Histotripsy System, giving patients access to an advanced treatment that targets tumors with focused sound waves instead of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. The Edison Histotripsy System uses image-guided sonic beam therapy to precisely target […]
Three health systems compete for New Hanover County hospital expansion
Three groups have filed certificate-of-need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to add acute care beds in New Hanover County.
PACE Provider myPlace Health Achieves High-Acuity Care Reductions
The SCAN Group affiliate myPlace Health has acheived significant reductions in hospitalizations as its program exceeds 300 participants. The company
Seattle hospital cuts family medicine resident slots
Fewer residency slots in family medicine could add to a troubling shortage of doctors in Washington, especially among community clinics.
Allegheny Health Network, Heritage Valley finalize combination in Pennsylvania
The deal brings Highmark Health-owned AHN’s hospital count to 16, and the combined system will invest about $285 million over the next decade to bolster Heritage Valley’s facilities.
The US healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
The effects of the high court ruling that could lead to mass deportations will be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already operate under persistent staffing shortfalls. But it's the long-term health care sector that will suffer the greatest disruptions, according to experts.
EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
An EMS audio recording published by an independent journalist indicates that emergency responders were called to the Washington, DC, home of Sen. Mitch McConnell for an “unconscious” person the same day he was hospitalized last month.
Lawyers offer 7 boxes to check before hiring your next regulatory compliance officer
Hospitals are not the only healthcare entities competing over a limited pool of qualified compliance officers. Payers, vendors and others are in the race too. But hospitals and health systems may have the most to lose if they let down their guard on adherence to regulatory rules.
Allina Health doctors at Mercy, Unity hospitals vote to authorize strike
World Cup visitors could be a test for U.S. healthcare systems
Seattle hospitals have been prepping for possible emergency situations and public health issues for months ahead of the matches.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for 'heart and breathing issues'
Harvey Weinstein is facing another setback in his ongoing health battle.
McConnell was found 'unconscious' in home last month as condition remains unknown
Sen. Mitch McConnell was reportedly found unconscious at his D.C. home before being hospitalized, and his recovery timeline is still unclear.
Mitch McConnell Was Reportedly Found Unconscious Last Month—What We Know About His Health
The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized twice this year.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Receives the PRISM Award from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens today announced that its Medical-Surgical Unit, 5B East, has received the prestigious PRISM Award from the Academy of
Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health
When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US saw something uncommon and needed, experts say.
Delaware North launches Ember Entertainment™ to unify casinos, digital gaming and rewards program
/PRNewswire/ -- Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced it is unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards...
NHS to take over troubled Northampton mental health hospital
The removal of almost 300 patients from the Northampton site was ordered by NHS England in March.
Quakes strain Venezuela’s health system
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela -- Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals getting overwhelmed by the injured and infectious diseases flaring in the disaster zone.
85% of hospitals experienced ‘vendor disruption’ in last year, as most brace for cyberattack inevitability, report shows
An analysis from cybersecurity consultancy group Omega Systems reveals that most healthcare practices place too much trust in their third-party vendors to secure patient data, neglecting their own IT systems in the process.
Hospital sued after drug addict nurse allegedly causes death of two patients
An emergency department nurse at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital is accused of stealing drugs and neglecting patients, causing at least two fatalities. A lawsuit filed by two whistleblowers further alleges that hospital leadership covered for the drug-dependent nurse.
5 things to know about an emerging drug-resistant fungus now putting hospitals at risk of outbreaks
Memo to health execs: If your hospital hasn’t had a C. auris scare yet, odds are quite high that it soon will.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ 2026 TSRI Science Day Highlights Advances in Cancer Biology
June 17 saw more than 400 scientists, clinicians, research staff, and other Children’s Hospital Los Angeles team members come together for The Saban Research Institute’s (TSRI) yearly symposium and poster session—Science Day 2026.
Can GLP-1 medications improve health in people with Type 2 diabetes and PAD?
Research Highlights: GLP-1RA (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) medications, which are prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and to help with weight loss, were found to reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations among people...
North Dakota opens wellness equipment funding opportunity for rural hospitals | Health and Human Services North Dakota
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.Applications are now open for the Hospital Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing resources to help rural North Dakota hospitals create healthier workplaces and support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their workforce.
South Fulton leaders hopeful new investment will address crucial healthcare gap on Atlanta's south side
For decades, residents and officials alike have raised the issue regarding limited access to hospitals and specialty care in South Fulton. Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address the situation.
Politics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout
Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare. That’s according to the latest data from Gallup. The cost of healthcare in the US remains higher than any other large, wealthy country. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, five million fewer people are enrolled in marketplace plans for 2026, compared to last year. That’s as average premium costs rose about 58%.With health care costs increasingly becoming a stress for Americans, voters are now making the issue a top priority at the ballot box. And it’s an issue that crosses party and geographic lines. According to new polling from The Century Foundation, 71% of Democrats, 66% of Republicans and 75% of rural voters agree that reigning in hospital costs should be a top priority for lawmakers. While new polling from Ipsos and Axios suggests that a majority of Americans say they’re more likely to vote for candidates in November who will lower their health costs.How will the issue of healthcare shape the midterms? And how are Americans grappling with the cost of their health?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Politics: High Cost Of Healthcare And The Political Fallout
Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare. That’s according to the latest data from Gallup. The cost of healthcare in the US remains higher than any other large, wealthy country. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, five million fewer people are enrolled in marketplace plans for 2026, compared to last year. That’s as average premium costs rose about 58%.With health care costs increasingly becoming a stress for Americans, voters are now making the issue a top priority at the ballot box. And it’s an issue that crosses party and geographic lines. According to new polling from The Century Foundation, 71% of Democrats, 66% of Republicans and 75% of rural voters agree that reigning in hospital costs should be a top priority for lawmakers. While new polling from Ipsos and Axios suggests that a majority of Americans say they’re more likely to vote for candidates in November who will lower their health costs.How will the issue of healthcare shape the midterms? And how are Americans grappling with the cost of their health?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable affordable homes to the South Bronx
The city has broken ground on River Commons, a mixed-use development in Morrisania that will bring 328 affordable and supportive apartments, an expanded
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and MetroPlusHealth Support New Mother of Triplets
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, in partnership with MetroPlusHealth, today shared the story of Doris A. Lucio Lucio, an immigrant
Lionel Richie's ex-wife shares update on singer's condition after hospitalization
Lionel Richie's ex-wife, Brenda Harvey Richie, shared news on her former husband's health after a medical incident led to a concert stoppage and hospitalization.
Tom Kean Finally Reveals Cause of Absence from D.C.
The New Jersey representative, who has been absent from D.C. since March, revealed in a floor speech that he was hospitalized for depression.
Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says
Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week.
Venezuela Health System Strained After Earthquakes, WHO Says
By Emma Farge GENEVA, June 30 (Reuters) - Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 ...
AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%
The health network, which operates 37 hospitals in California, drastically reduced scheduling delays after integrating an FDA-cleared algorithm designed to speed up imaging acquisition times.
Rafael Nadal talks tennis prize money, his hotels, and what sports taught him about business
Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education and sports after retiring from tennis.
Yale New Haven Health System CEO steps down
Christopher O’Connor, chief executive of Yale New Haven Health System, is stepping down from his role, according to an announcement Monday.
CT health system reveals top CEO stepping down. Nationwide search to be done for replacement.
The CEO of Yale New Haven Health System is stepping down after 14 years in the post, according to the health system. CEO Christopher O’Connor joined YNHHS “after helping lead the Health System’s acquisition of the Hospital of Saint…
The most underrated business discipline is hospitality
How a hotel candle reminds this CEO that AI is important, but so is being human in the business environment.