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Quorum Health to transition to nonprofit system through deal with Healthside Partners
The rural health-focused system has struggled to find its footing ever since spinning off from Community Health Systems a decade ago. Now, Quorum is hoping that a pivot to nonprofit status is the answer.
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Hospitals sue CVS for allegedly siphoning $250M in 340B funds
Hospitals affiliated with Mount Sinai, the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas allege that CVS artificially deflated reimbursement for 340B drugs for years, causing them to lose out on savings.
By Sydney Halleman • May 22, 2026 -
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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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Providence shuts down most insurance businesses for 2027
The nonprofit giant has offered health insurance for decades. But recent challenges, including higher costs and regulatory changes, have placed Providence in an untenable position, according to the integrated system’s CEO.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 21, 2026 -
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Tenet hospitals, Leapfrog spar over legal fees in hospital ratings case
The Tenet-owned hospitals want Leapfrog to pay $10.5 million in legal fees after a judge agreed that the nonprofit unfairly deflated their ratings. The penalty would “cast a specter of financial ruin” over the nonprofit, Leapfrog said.
By Sydney Halleman • May 19, 2026 -
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CommonSpirit $3.4B in the red amid billing contract exit, operational woes
The Catholic nonprofit giant’s expenses well outstripped revenue in the most recent financial quarter. Though the outcome was mostly due to one-time items, CommonSpirit also continues to struggle with boosting core operations.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 19, 2026 -
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CMS launches initiative to speed electronic prior authorization adoption
The effort, part of the agency’s ambitious Health Tech Ecosystem, aims to accelerate the industry’s progress before requirements on electronic prior authorization go into effect next year.
By Emily Olsen • May 14, 2026 -
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Physicians skeptical of insurer pledges to reform prior authorization: survey
Only 33% of physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association said they believed voluntary pledges made by major insurers last year to reform prior authorization would result in any meaningful difference to the industry.
By Sydney Halleman • May 14, 2026 -
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Oracle adds Cleveland Clinic CEO to board of directors
Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic’s appointment comes months after Oracle named former Quest Diagnostics CEO Stephen Rusckowski to the board as the technology giant expands its reach in the healthcare sector.
By Emily Olsen • May 14, 2026 -
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Mayo Clinic CEO to step down at year’s end
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led the system since 2019. The Rochester, Minnesota-based health system said it could elect Mayo’s next leader in November.
By Sydney Halleman • May 13, 2026 -
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Worker strikes cost Kaiser over $1B in Q1
Strikes at Kaiser, including a monthlong work stoppage among 31,000 nurses and other employees, added to the nonprofit health system’s rising expenses in the first quarter, which dinged its operating margin.
By Sydney Halleman • May 12, 2026 -
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Sanford targets Minnesota growth again with planned deal
Sanford has signed an agreement to add two-hospital system North Memorial Health to its portfolio. If approved, the combination would allow Sanford to expand more deeply in the state after past deals fell apart.
By Sydney Halleman • Updated May 12, 2026 -
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Federation of American Hospitals taps new government relations head
Elizabeth Schwartz will head up government relations at the for-profit hospital trade association as health systems brace for federal funding cuts.
By Sydney Halleman • May 8, 2026 -
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Cross Country Healthcare to be taken private by PE firm for $437M
The deal comes months after an acquisition by travel nursing agency Aya Healthcare collapsed.
By Emily Olsen • May 8, 2026 -
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Hospital at home linked to lower ED visits, in-hospital mortality: study
The findings suggest hospital at home could serve as a safe alternative to inpatient care, researchers wrote. However, adoption is uneven, with most programs located in urban areas.
By Emily Olsen • May 7, 2026 -
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Highmark Health names ex-UnitedHealth exec as COO
Heather Cianfrocco is joining the Pittsburgh-based healthcare company as its chief operating officer effective immediately.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 5, 2026 -
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Atrium Health, WakeMed propose to merge
WakeMed would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company. The deal has sparked concern from local lawmakers, who worry it could raise healthcare prices in North Carolina’s most populous county.
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UPMC reaches deal with CommonSpirit to acquire Ohio health system
UPMC and CommonSpirit have signed a definitive agreement to transfer ownership of Trinity Health to UPMC, expanding the nonprofit into Ohio for the first time.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 5, 2026 -
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Cost management, outpatient unit helped Tenet weather volume headwinds in Q1
Executives said Tenet’s focus on managing expenses and growing high-acuity service lines helped it withstand poor volumes that battered some of its peers in the first quarter.
By Sydney Halleman • May 1, 2026 -
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UHS reaffirms 2026 volume targets, despite seasonal hits in Q1
A weaker-than-expected respiratory season paired with winter storms caused UHS’ volumes to decline in the first quarter. Executives said they expect growth in the second half will help the operator meet earnings targets this year.
By Sydney Halleman • April 29, 2026 -
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Health system CEOs in hot seat over their role in raising healthcare prices
During a high-profile congressional hearing on Tuesday, one lawmaker said hospitals charge "an insane amount" for care. Still, the CEOs largely passed the buck, arguing their prices are justified.
By Anuja Vaidya • April 29, 2026 -
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Frequency of medical liability lawsuits is declining, but risk remains for doctors: AMA
The risk of being sued is higher among certain specialties like surgeons, and increases the longer doctors practice medicine, according to the medical association's new report.
By Sydney Halleman • Updated April 29, 2026 -
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ACA subsidy lapse cost HCA Healthcare $150M in Q1
The hit was in line with HCA’s expectations. The hospital operator is the first of its peers to detail financial impacts from the expiration of more generous subsidies in Affordable Care Act plans.
By Sydney Halleman • April 27, 2026 -
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Sponsored by HuronAs coordination grows more complex, intelligent care is reshaping the response
Better coordination starts with intelligent care across teams, systems and settings.
By Huron • April 27, 2026 -
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Flagging first-quarter volumes dragged CHS’ earnings
Executives said consumer fears and aggressive denials from payers fueled declining volumes in the quarter, leading CHS to a $58 million loss. Still, the hospital operator expects volumes to pick up in the back half of the year.
By Sydney Halleman • April 23, 2026 -
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Providers push back on 340B rebate model
Hospitals and clinics told regulators that switching to rebates in the 340B drug discount program would impose costs that would outweigh the program’s benefits.
By Sydney Halleman • April 21, 2026
