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

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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

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

Urban safety-net hospitals vulnerable to Medicaid cuts: analysis

Though the impact on rural facilities has received more focus from lawmakers, the majority of hospitals that are most susceptible to the funding cuts operate in urban communities, according to the report.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 19, 2025

Cleveland Clinic sees profits jump in Q3

The academic medical system cited strong patient volumes and new Medicare Advantage agreements as driving increased revenue.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 19, 2025

CommonSpirit continues to operate at a loss

The health system blamed its performance for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on continued payer denials and cost challenges.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 18, 2025

Ascension invests over $530M into Tennessee

The projects, which include technology upgrades and expanded capacity initiatives, are designed to meet growing demand for services in the region.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 17, 2025

Providence’s financial turnaround plan delivers results in Q3

The nonprofit health system was in the black during the third quarter, boosted by higher patient volumes and improved labor efficiency.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 14, 2025

More rural hospitals shutter labor and delivery units in 2025: report

Only 41% of rural hospitals in the U.S. deliver babies, according to a report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. In some states, fewer than one-third of these facilities offer labor and delivery services.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 13, 2025

Health system leaders need to evolve in the face of AI: report

C-suite executives surveyed said they think new technology leadership roles will become more important in the next three years, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 12, 2025

Indiana approves controversial hospital merger despite FTC protests

Union Hospital and Terre Haute Regional are set to merge after getting the green light from Indiana’s health department over the objections of federal regulators in two administrations and the state’s own attorney general.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 10, 2025

4 tips on protecting health systems from cyberattacks

Healthcare organizations should invest in post-attack recovery and carefully evaluate risks from vendors, according to industry experts who spoke at a Healthcare Dive virtual event.

By Sydney Halleman • Nov. 7, 2025

Prospect clashes with Rhode Island regulators over plans to close two hospitals

Prospect Medical Holdings is seeking approval from a bankruptcy court to close its hospitals in Rhode Island. Regulators and the new buyer say Prospect needs to follow through with a deal to sell them.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 5, 2025

Health system execs are prioritizing AI, digital tech to overhaul care delivery: survey

Leaders are worried some of the sector’s persistent challenges — like finance pressures and worker burnout — could worsen over the next five years without significant changes, according to a survey by Chartis.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 4, 2025