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Health system leaders need to take a more holistic view of the role of their physician practices in order to fully realize their worth.

Engage for Health has taken health literacy into communities. Officials say such collaborative efforts are needed to help consumers navigate the complexities of health care.

Centers of excellence can be foundations for successful expansion in the new health care economy if they're focused on quality and patient-centered care.

Health system's leaders describe planning and marketing a center for services across the care continuum during a talk at the annual SHSMD conference.

Chief strategist of Michigan hospital system details growth plans during a keynote presentation at the SHSMD annual meeting in Chicago.

Part one of a series on the American Hospital Association's 2017 Environmental Scan looks at lifestyles, consumerism and chronic care.

Foreign efforts are growing among a number of organizations, including Johns Hopkins Medicine International, which treats about 4,500 international patients a year with a variety of medical needs, says Pamela Paulk, president.

As the field becomes increasingly complex, we can take cues from other sectors on how to make our services easier to use, says Ian Morrison.

American Hospital Association chief says steps are needed to protect patients' access to care.

The sports network and legacy health care organizations both face disruptions to their revenue model and consumer base, Kenneth Kaufman says.