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A bill requiring New Jersey for-profit hospitals to disclose their financial records publicly is headed to Gov. Chris Christie's desk, according to a Star-Ledger report.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and the state Medicaid agency has agreed to pay HHS $1.7 million to settle possible HIPAA violations.

Effectively sharing and gaining buy-in to the organization's vision is a critical responsibility of a hospital CEO. Organizing efforts around a shared vision helps unite everyone around common goals and prevents disengagement, which can lead to subpar care. Jackie Larson,…

For the past two weeks, people following healthcare reform have waited eagerly for the Supreme Court to issue its decision on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It hasn’t happened yet, and everyone with an interest…

Bill Leaver became president and CEO of Iowa Health System in 2008. As president and CEO, Mr. Leaver leads an organization that brings in annual revenues of $2.8 billion. With 26 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities and more than…

Virginia (Minn.) Regional Medical Center's Hospital Commission has approved an affiliation with Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, according to a Duluth News Tribune report.

Five hospital-led collaborative programs have been recognized for building healthier communities with the American Hospital Association's 2012 AHA NOVA Awards, according to an AHA News Now report.

Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyo., is considering an affiliation with three Denver-based healthcare providers — HealthOne, University of Colorado Health and Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, according to a Laramie Boomerang report.

Clifton-Fine (N.Y.) Hospital is exploring an affiliation with a larger hospital or health system after being denied non-profit status, according to a Watertown Daily News report.

Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan has named Timothy Babineau, MD, as president and CEO, effective Aug. 15.