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    Data breach at Yale New Haven Health impacts 5.6M people

    It’s the largest healthcare breach reported to federal regulators so far this year.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    CHS emphasizes divestitures, strong volumes in Q1 earnings

    The Franklin, Tennessee-based system continued to deleverage its portfolio during the quarter, boosted volumes and “held the line” on supply expenses, CEO Tim Hingtgen said.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 24, 2025
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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.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    UNC Health CEO to step down

    Wesley Burks’ last day will be Sept. 1. The health system has not yet named a permanent successor.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 24, 2025
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    ‘I lose sleep over this case’: Prospect cleared to close Crozer Health

    A bankruptcy judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings’ plan to close Crozer Health on Tuesday, despite concerns from county officials and nurses about care access.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 23, 2025
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    Providence freezes nonclinical hiring amid financial ‘perfect storm’

    “We were on track to finally break even this year. But just as we were nearing that goal, the external economic conditions in 2025 took a sudden turn,” CEO Erik Wexler said in a memo to staff.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 22, 2025
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    Duke, Novant request to build hospital in key North Carolina market

    The health systems, which filed a Certificate of Need request with state regulators to construct a $225 million facility, will be competing against Cone Health for the chance to build in the county.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 21, 2025
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    Growing market volatility spooks hospital analysts

    Should health systems see their investment income decline, cash on hand could fall nearly 7% from the first half of 2024, hindering health systems’ ability to weather other headwinds.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 18, 2025
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    HHS restructuring

    Budget draft outlines Trump’s plan to slash federal health programs

    An OMB document proposes to cut the HHS budget by roughly one-third as well as eliminate several divisions and programs.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Ascension to buy out CHS’ stake in Texas hospital for $460M

    Executives at Community Health Systems first teased the deal during the company's fourth quarter earnings call in February.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 16, 2025
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    Crozer Health CEO steps down as health system fights to remain open

    Crozer has struggled to keep its doors open after its owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, filed for bankruptcy in January.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 16, 2025
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    Cone fully acquires Medicare Advantage plan from Novant

    Novant has sold its minority stake in HealthTeam Advantage back to Cone Health, which is focusing on growing its insurance offerings.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    CarePoint Health exits bankruptcy, offloads portfolio

    Hudson Regional Hospital received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday to take over operations at CarePoint’s three hospitals.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 15, 2025
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    Medicare proposes 2.4% pay hike for inpatient hospitals next year

    The rate increase is the lowest since 2019. The American Hospital Association slammed it as inadequate.

    By • April 14, 2025
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    Tariff turmoil: Hospitals, device makers welcome pause, but fear long-term pain

    Healthcare providers and medtech companies still face pressure to find ways to offset potential supply chain shocks despite the latest about-face in President Donald Trump’s tariff wars.

    By Susanna Vogel , Susan Kelly • April 10, 2025
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    House adopts budget plan that could cue Medicaid cuts

    Now, lawmakers will hash out legislation that follows the spending blueprint, which could include cuts to the safety-net insurance program — a potentially unpopular choice among Republican voters.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    Northwell, Nuvance merger clears final regulatory hurdle

    Regulators required Northwell to maintain all collective bargaining agreements currently in place and constrain growth in commercial prices.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 10, 2025
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    Market volatility suppresses hospital M&A: report

    Hospital M&A plummeted during the first quarter, with systems announcing only five deals amid significant market uncertainty, according to Kaufman Hall.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 9, 2025
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    Tariffs send healthcare industry into ‘unchartered waters’

    Provider groups and health systems warn tariffs will test healthcare’s fragile supply chain, threatening to disrupt patient care.

    By Susanna Vogel , Susan Kelly • April 4, 2025
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    AdventHealth taps David Banks as CEO and president

    Banks replaces Terry Shaw, who announced he was retiring in December.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 4, 2025
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    Healthcare, medtech industries brace for tariffs

    Lobby groups like the American Hospital Association and AdvaMed have so far failed to get medical devices and critical supplies carved out from the Trump administration’s tariffs.

    By Susan Kelly , Susanna Vogel • April 3, 2025
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    Ardent Health names COO

    The Tennessee-based provider snagged Dave Caspers from the retail world, where he has held positions at Leslie’s and Walmart Health, according to a company spokesperson.

    By Susanna Vogel • April 1, 2025
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    Margins improve at nonprofit hospitals in 2024, but headwinds loom: Fitch

    The median operating margin for providers that ended their fiscal years early was 1.2% last year, compared with -0.5% in 2023. However, potential Medicaid cuts could strain provider finances.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    Specialty pharmacies: Bridging healthcare ecosystem gaps

    Partnering with speciality pharmacies can enable access to comprehensive patient-centric care.

    March 31, 2025
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    AI scribes lessen clinician burnout, but financial impact unclear: report

    Early adopters of the documentation tools report positive impacts on clinician burnout and cognitive load, but their effect on productivity and financial performance is unclear, according to the Peterson Health Technology Institute.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Penn Medicine cuts 300 roles, citing ‘pressures’ in operating climate

    University of Pennsylvania Health System is cutting staff “amidst continued changes and pressures for the field,” a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.

    By Susanna Vogel • March 27, 2025