I believe I read in one article that he was going to focus on single-player experiences? Does that mean he has another company on the horizon, or contracting to Square Enix?

I've loved every game he's been involved in, especially Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy IX. However, in recent years he has really failed to keep up to speed with what the players want and for that he ruined his own career (e.g. FFXIV and late-FFXI). Hopefully his sickness isn't too serious, whilst I wished him gone from Square I would never wish sickness upon him. :\