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

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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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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

How Medicare Advantage plans can strengthen Star Ratings through better care transitions

Why leading Medicare Advantage plans are making care transitions a strategic priority.

July 20, 2026

Doc pay, price transparency on Congress’ healthcare agenda

Lawmakers introduced or advanced a raft of health legislation last week in advance of the midterm elections.

By Emily Olsen • July 17, 2026

340B spending ballooned to $100B in 2025, federal data shows

It's the latest evidence of rising spending in the drug discount program as regulators attempt to tamp down on growth in 340B.

By Sydney Halleman • July 16, 2026

Providence names new chief supply chain officer

Amanda Chawla comes to the Washington-based nonprofit giant from Stanford Medicine. Providence is hoping her appointment will bolster its supply chain capabilities during a time of elevated spend.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 14, 2026

HCA cuts 2026 earnings forecast on insurance coverage losses

Payer mix changes, mostly from people dropping out of Affordable Care Act plans, caused HCA to lose $400 million in the second quarter — much more than the company (or its investors) had expected.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 14, 2026

Hospital M&A sustains momentum in Q2: report

Hospitals and health systems recorded 18 transactions in the second quarter after a lull in dealmaking early last year as providers partner up in a bid to bolster their finances.

By Emily Olsen • July 13, 2026

Strikes boil at Mass General Brigham, Mount Nittany

About 4,500 workers at Mass General Brigham are striking this week, while employees at Mount Nittany Medical Center in Pennsylvania said they would take to the picket line later this month.

By Sydney Halleman • July 10, 2026

Memorial Hermann exits commercial insurance business

The Houston-based nonprofit is the latest integrated system to throw in the towel on some of its insurance plans amid a tough cost and policy environment.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 10, 2026

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 regional hospital operators. The deal is expected to be final by 2028 at the latest.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 7, 2026

Private equity may skirt oversight with nonprofit healthcare joint ventures

The investment firms are leaning on joint ventures with nonprofits to expand in the healthcare sector, according to a new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.

By Sydney Halleman • July 7, 2026

Why healthcare construction timelines are now operational risks

Healthcare systems are turning to modular construction to reduce risk and accelerate delivery.

July 6, 2026

Allegheny Health Network, Heritage Valley finalize combination in Pennsylvania

The deal brings Highmark Health-owned AHN’s hospital count to 16. The combined system will invest about $285 million over the next decade to bolster Heritage Valley’s facilities.

By Emily Olsen • July 2, 2026

Medicare slashes 340B payments, broadens site-neutral policies in proposed 2027 payment rule

The rule, released Thursday, builds on Trump administration’s priorities, including cutting Medicare reimbursement for drugs in the controversial 340B program and equalizing payment between sites of care.

By Sydney Halleman • July 2, 2026

AHA taps state advocate as new CEO

Steve Walsh, the CEO of a Massachusetts hospital group, will assume the top role in the early fall, after the AHA’s longtime leader Rick Pollack retires.

By Sydney Halleman • July 1, 2026

Rush health system CEO to step down in 2027

The system said a longer transition before Dr. Omar Lateef’s departure will ensure stability as it searches for a new leader.

By Sydney Halleman • June 29, 2026

Quality should guide care, not just grade it

How aligning on provider-level quality measurement becomes healthcare's best cost lever.

By Daniel Stein, MD, MBA, Founder and President, Embold Health • June 29, 2026

The $50B rural health transformation fund is pushing many hospitals to shrink

To avoid losing funding, many states are pursuing proven cost-saving strategies like downsizing inpatient care rather than untested approaches, some experts say.

By Michael Brady • June 24, 2026

MultiCare CEO to retire at end of 2026

Florence Chang, a long-time executive of the Washington-based nonprofit, will replace current CEO William Robertson on Jan. 1.

By Emily Olsen • June 23, 2026

HCA’s chief clinical officer to exit after 4 years

Dr. Michael Cuffe, who assumed the role in 2022, is leaving at the end of August.

By Emily Olsen • June 23, 2026

Hackensack Meridian Health, Hunterdon Health explore merger in New Jersey

No one’s going out of business without a merger, as both HMH and Hunterdon are on stable financial footing. But a combination will give the systems added heft to tussle with competitors, according to executives.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 23, 2026

Hospitals irate after Eli Lilly follows through on 340B ultimatum

The drugmaker stopped paying 340B discounts to hospitals that didn’t comply with its new paperwork requirements late last week. Hospitals are urging HRSA to step in.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 22, 2026

Lifepoint taps new COO

Aaron Lewis, who has served as CFO since 2024, takes on the role as the health system looks to expand its footprint and add new services.

By Emily Olsen • June 17, 2026