Rural communities bear the brunt of healthcare workforce shortage: report

With the U.S. already facing a deficit of 86,000 physicians by 2036, healthcare cuts could push more rural hospitals to the brink of closure, according to a new study from staffing firm AMN Healthcare.

By Jill Hughes • Aug. 13, 2026

Nonprofit hospital recovery may have peaked, Fitch warns

Though the sector’s overall operating margin improved in 2025, some providers lost ground — a worry for underperforming organizations facing looming federal funding cuts.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 12, 2026

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

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New Cato report excoriates certificate of need laws

The libertarian think tank analyzed almost 130 studies digging into the controversial laws, which require providers to get state approval before building facilities or adding new services. What it found wasn’t good.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 12, 2026

Cassidy, Sanders press DOJ on former Steward CEO’s contempt referral

The Senate referred Ralph de la Torre for possible prosecution nearly two years ago after the former Steward Health Care CEO defied a congressional subpoena. Now, two senators are asking for an update.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 11, 2026

Is Congress finally ready to stop subsidizing hospital consolidation?

As lawmakers consider whether to enact site-neutral payments into law, one physician argues that reforming the Medicare payments would lower healthcare spending without hurting patient care.

By Dr. Josh Umbehr • Aug. 11, 2026

Healthcare job growth decelerated in July

The sector added 22,000 jobs in July, well below the past year's monthly average. Still, healthcare buoyed what was otherwise a weaker-than-expected report for the economy overall.

By Jill Hughes • Aug. 10, 2026

When patients ask AI to read their lab results

Patients are turning to AI chatbots for quick health answers. What this means for your organization.

Aug. 10, 2026

Tufts Medicine CEO, CFO step down amid financial struggles

Chief Executive Mike Dandorph will remain in the position through the end of September, after which he will be replaced by COO Phil Okala.

By Jill Hughes • Aug. 6, 2026

Sentara moves to end Anthem contracts in Virginia

Nearly 380,000 patients could go out of network with the health system if the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid contracts lapse.

By Sy Mukherjee • Aug. 5, 2026

Hackensack Meridian Health first to earn Joint Commission’s responsible health AI certification

Private consortiums have been attempting to put guardrails around the use of AI as federal regulations lag. HMH has been refining its AI governance structure for years, its medical informatics chief said.

By Jill Hughes • Aug. 4, 2026

Hospitals feel the pinch as more patients lose insurance

Half a year after enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired, hospitals say more patients are going uninsured. That’s starting to drag their finances.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 4, 2026

HCA nabs 40 urgent care clinics in Texas acquisition

The hospital juggernaut is adding Texas MedClinic’s locations to its nationwide portfolio of urgent care clinics amid rising consumer demand for fast and convenient medical attention.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 4, 2026

Medicare finalizes 2.3% hospital inpatient pay raise for 2027

Regulators also finalized the first nationwide, mandatory payment model to reduce the cost of joint replacements starting in 2028. Hospitals said the pay raise was inadequate, and chafed at the mandatory nature of the new model.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 3, 2026

Trump administration tries again to institute rebates in 340B

The Trump administration is again pushing to include rebates in the drug discount program after a failed attempt earlier this year. Hospitals railed against the announcement, saying it would burden already strapped providers.

By Sydney Halleman • July 31, 2026

Siemens Healthineers, Cleveland Clinic form 10-year alliance

The deal to provide a range of imaging and therapeutic technologies to Cleveland Clinic extends the partners’ longtime relationship and follows a recent 10-year pact between Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 31, 2026

Risant Health’s first CEO to step down

Dr. Jaewon Ryu said he was leaving to spend more time with his family. Risant is bringing Dale Maxwell, a former hospital executive, out of retirement to serve as interim leader while it searches for a new CEO.

By Sydney Halleman • July 30, 2026

UHS flags rising uninsured volumes in Q2

“Virtually everyone” losing Affordable Care Act coverage is going uninsured, one UHS executive said. The hospital operator expects to lose $10 million more than expected as a result this year.

By Sydney Halleman • July 29, 2026

Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says

The update is the latest in a COVID-19 vaccine mandate case brought by a former consultant against Kaiser Permanente's medical group.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2026

Intermountain acquires 2 Idaho hospitals from Surgery Partners

The regional nonprofit and the surgical facility operator have co-owned the facilities since 2023. But Surgery Partners, which expects to net almost $800 million from the deal, is looking to reorient its portfolio towards outpatient care.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 27, 2026

Almost all of HCA’s Affordable Care Act patients are going uninsured. Here’s how that affected Q2

People formerly covered by the ACA exchanges are remaining uninsured almost on a one for one basis. “For us, obviously, it’s not a good thing,” CEO Sam Hazen said.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 27, 2026

Tenet raises 2026 outlook after weathering ACA headwinds

The hospital operator recorded a $65 million hit from turbulence on the Affordable Care Act exchanges in the second quarter, but avoided the worse repercussions slamming some of its peers.

By Emily Olsen • July 27, 2026

Rise of uninsured patients hits CHS’ finances in Q2

CHS’ financial results fell below internal expectations as the hospital operator served more uninsured patients and surgery volumes declined, executives said.

By Sydney Halleman • July 24, 2026

Intermountain Health, AdventHealth plan joint venture in Denver

AdventHealth is expected to have a majority interest in the partnership, which will unite Denver-area hospitals and clinics owned by the two nonprofits. The deal is expected to close early next year.

By Sydney Halleman • July 22, 2026

CMS moves to codify limits on Medicaid provider taxes

The new proposed rule is meant to prevent states from guaranteeing providers will be refunded for their taxes, and should save Washington $246 billion over the next decade, regulators said.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 22, 2026

GE HealthCare inks 10-year, $500M alliance with Catholic Health

The deal is the latest in a series of pacts that GE HealthCare has made with health systems, including Sutter Health and UC San Diego.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 21, 2026