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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 • 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 • May 8, 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.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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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 • 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 • 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.

    By • May 5, 2026
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • April 27, 2026
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    As 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 • 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 • April 21, 2026
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    Physician burnout is improving but some specialties lag, the AMA finds

    The influential physician association surveyed thousands of doctors and found that burnout last year was lower than in 2024 or 2023. Still, certain specialties, especially those on the front lines of care, face an elevated risk of burning out.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    ChristianaCare names successor after CEO retires

    Dr. Janice Nevin will step down in September after more than 12 years in the health system’s top role. ChristianaCare’s former chief legal counsel will take her place.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    Tenet CIO to retire at year end

    Paola Arbour will stay at Tenet on a part-time basis to provide transition and support services through early 2028.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Medicare proposes 2.4% pay bump for inpatient hospitals in 2027, floats mandatory model

    Regulators are proposing to send $1.4 billion more to acute care hospitals and debut the first nationwide, mandatory payment model to lower the cost of joint replacements. Hospitals pushed back.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Hospital M&A rebounds after 2025 lull

    Mergers and acquisitions in the first quarter hit multi-year highs after providers pumped the brakes last year, according to a new study from Kaufman Hall.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Orlando Health agrees to acquire Alabama-based RMC Health System

    The deal, which the health systems expect to close in the fall, will further expand Orlando Health’s presence in the state after it acquired Birmingham-based Baptist Health in 2024.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Jefferson Health sues Aetna over Medicare Advantage ‘downcoding’ policy

    The health system claims the policy, which reduces reimbursement for some inpatient hospital stays, violates federal law and its reimbursement contract with Aetna. The insurer disagreed with Jefferson’s allegations.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    FTC urges Tennessee to preserve Ballad Health’s COPA

    Lawmakers are considering bills that would unwind the state’s oversight over Ballad, a large state-sanctioned hospital monopoly. The FTC argues that’s a bad idea.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    CHS closes sale of Alabama hospital

    Community Health Systems completed the divestiture of Crestwood Medical Center this week as the for-profit operator continues paying down its debt.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Over 130 hospitals sue HHS over DSH payments

    Hospitals in 16 states have sued the department, arguing a 2023 final rule underpays hospitals that treat a disproportionate number of low-income patients.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Duke Health names familiar face as new CEO

    David Zaas will return to Duke Health as chief executive in May. Zaas served in various leadership roles at the health system for almost two decades.

    By • March 30, 2026