New Jersey healthcare giant poised to acquire another hospital

RWJBarnabas Health has signed a definitive agreement that would absorb Englewood Health — which operates one of the last independent hospitals in the state — into its larger system.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Jan. 6, 2026

340B rebate pilot remains on hold in win for hospitals

The First Circuit upheld a district court’s pause of the controversial pilot on Wednesday. It’s a setback for the Trump administration, which — urged by drugmakers — wants to reshape 340B’s payment structure.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated Jan. 8, 2026

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

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CMS distributes rural health funds for 2026

States received an average of $200 million to expand rural care access. Texas received the most money, while New Jersey received the least.

By Sydney Halleman • Jan. 5, 2026

ChristianaCare, Virtua Health end merger talks

The providers said they can best serve their communities by operating independently. The deal would have created a health system with more than $6 billion in annual revenue.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 19, 2025

Trump administration moves to bar hospitals from providing youth gender-affirming care

Under new proposed rules, hospitals would lose federal funding if they offer treatments including puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgical procedures to minors. 

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 18, 2025

Federation of American Hospitals names CEO to replace retiring veteran

Chip Kahn is stepping down after almost 25 years at the for-profit hospital association. He’ll be replaced by Charlene MacDonald, who leads lobbying and public affairs for the FAH.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Dec. 17, 2025

Hospitals look to manage expenses as uncertainty looms: report

Only 30% of hospital leaders expect balance sheets to improve next year as health systems grapple with costs and changes to federal healthcare policy, according to Kaufman Hall.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 12, 2025

Provider groups urge Trump administration to drop proposed HIPAA update

The proposed cybersecurity rule, released during the waning days of the Biden administration, would add “substantial new financial burdens” on providers, the groups wrote to the HHS.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 11, 2025

CHS appoints Kevin Hammons as CEO

Hammons has served as interim CEO of the hospital operator since October. Also on Wednesday, Jason Johnson, previously CHS’ chief accounting officer, was appointed CFO.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 11, 2025

American Hospital Association CEO to retire

Rick Pollack, who has served as leader of the hospital lobby since 2015, will retire by the end of next year. The AHA will conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 10, 2025

GE HealthCare, Mayo Clinic expand partnership around radiology research

Ben Newton, GE HealthCare’s global head of oncology, said the partnership will shift radiation therapy from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to a personalized method.

By Elise Reuter • Dec. 9, 2025

Change cyberattack relief funding overpaid many hospitals: study

But more than 300 hospitals didn’t participate in the CMS’ relief program, even though they faced financial disruption — and were more likely to be small and rural facilities, according to Health Affairs research.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 9, 2025

HCA taps new VP of community engagement

Virginia Tenpenny will oversee the hospital operator’s community engagement initiatives, including its social and charitable investments, outreach and strategic partnerships.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 9, 2025

Aya Healthcare, Cross Country terminate staffing acquisition following FTC scrutiny

The companies said extensive antitrust review made an acquisition untenable. Regulators said the deal would have “eliminated head-to-head competition” between two of the largest staffing service firms.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 8, 2025

CHS sells lab assets to Labcorp for $194M

The deal, first announced in July, includes outreach laboratory services in 13 states. CHS will continue to operate inpatient and emergency department labs.

By Susanna Vogel • Dec. 4, 2025

House passes bill extending hospital-at-home waivers for five years

The bill would waive certain requirements to enable hospitals to provide acute inpatient care in patients’ homes through 2030. It now heads to the Senate.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 3, 2025

Hospitals sue to block HHS 340B rebate pilot

The American Hospital Association, a Maine hospital group and four nonprofit systems are seeking a temporary restraining order against HHS’ controversial test of a new discount structure in the decades-old program.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Dec. 2, 2025

[Podcast] Beyond Documentation: Transforming Healthcare Workflows With AI

This podcast explores how AI is transforming clinical care and reshaping how healthcare teams work.

By Healthcare Dive's studioID • Updated Dec. 2, 2025

Why Medicare Advantage contract negotiations are getting heated

“There’s simply more at stake in these negotiations for payers and providers than there used to be,” one expert said.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 26, 2025

Premier closes $2.6B take-private deal

The healthcare services and group purchasing organization stopped trading on Nasdaq Tuesday after more than a decade on the public markets.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 26, 2025

Mayo Clinic doubled its operating income in Q3

Strong patient demand helped lift Mayo Clinic’s operating income by more than 250% year over year.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 25, 2025

CMS finalizes 2.6% outpatient pay bump, site-neutral policies

Hospitals lambasted the final rule as inadequate, arguing the sector is facing significant financial pressures.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 24, 2025

Independence Health System to join WVU Health

Independence Health has been struggling financially. WVU Health promises to invest $800 million over five years into upgrading Independence's facilities.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 21, 2025

UNC Health names new CEO

Dr. Cristy Page will also serve as dean of the UNC School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill. 

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 21, 2025

Providence lays off more workers in Washington, Oregon

Executives blamed Medicaid cuts, commercial insurance denial rates and declining volumes for the staff reduction.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 20, 2025