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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by CareAffirmWhy healthcare construction timelines are now operational risks
Healthcare systems are turning to modular construction to reduce risk and accelerate delivery.
July 6, 2026 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by Embold HealthQuality 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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OhioHealth settles antitrust suit with the DOJ
OhioHealth has agreed to void problematic contracts with insurers and not seek such terms moving forward, the Justice Department said. The Ohio nonprofit continues to deny all wrongdoing.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 17, 2026 -
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Deep DiveUHS deal exposes pitfalls of physician group acquisitions
Despite major financial struggles, some providers at a physician group in Washington, D.C. say their new — and much larger — parent is not offering the lifeline they want.
By Sydney Halleman • June 11, 2026 -
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UPMC to lay off 200 employees, cut 300 open positions
A spokesperson said the layoffs were primarily in non-clinical or member facing roles.
By Sydney Halleman • June 11, 2026 -
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Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas struck down
A federal judge ruled that the fee amounted to an unlawful tax on the visa program for highly skilled workers. Medical groups cheered the decision.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 8, 2026 -
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Ascension closes AmSurg deal following FTC scrutiny
Regulators cleared the nonprofit’s $3.9 billion AmSurg acquisition — but with conditions.
By Sydney Halleman • June 5, 2026 -
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WVU Health System takes next step toward buying Independence Health
An acquisition of Independence would further expand West Virginia University Health System into southwestern Pennsylvania.
By Sydney Halleman • June 4, 2026
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