UnitedHealthcare swipes at Johns Hopkins, Capital Women’s Care in contract brawl

The insurer accused the health systems of putting business interests over patient well-being in recent failed contract negotiations.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 8, 2025

Saint Peter’s, Atlantic Health scrap merger

CEOs for the systems called the outcome disappointing and did not suggest there would be future plans to merge.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 7, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Hospital for Special Surgery’s Ashis Barad says AI must solve real problems

Barad, chief digital and technology officer at HSS, outlined his approach to evaluating AI tools and how the orthopedic hospital uses the technology.

By Elise Reuter • Oct. 3, 2025

AI could transform healthcare. Can safety-net providers keep up?

Implementing artificial intelligence requires significant human labor and technical expertise, threatening to create a digital divide between highly resourced health systems and safety-net providers.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 2, 2025

CommonSpirit announces initiative to address mounting headwinds, lagging finances

"We’ve worked hard, but have not made as much progress as is needed," CFO Daniel Morissette said about the company’s 2025 financial results.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 2, 2025

General Catalyst’s HATCo finalizes Summa Health acquisition

The $515 million deal has closed after roughly two years, creating the first hospital system owned by a venture capital company.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 1, 2025

Top healthcare conferences to attend in 2026

These are the events healthcare leaders should plan for this year, covering topics like digital health, rural care and financial management.

By Healthcare Dive staff • Updated Jan. 30, 2026

Yale New Haven to pay Prospect $45M to end hospital acquisition dispute

With the agreement, the health system has officially gotten out of its 2022 deal to acquire Prospect Medical Holdings' three Connecticut-based hospitals.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

UHS subsidiary hit with $4.7M verdict, plus damages in Nevada lawsuit

The health system was accused of improperly luring physicians away from Prime Healthcare-owned Saint Mary’s Health Network.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

Medical lobbies urge Trump administration to exempt healthcare from H-1B changes

More than 50 medical groups have signed on to letters calling for healthcare workers to be exempt from new H-1B visa fees, warning the increased costs could cripple vital overseas recruitment.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

UPMC patients fight to quash DOJ subpoena of gender-affirming care services

Patients are asking the health system not to comply with a subpoena seeking information about minors who received gender-affirming care services.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 29, 2025

Judge allows Ascension cyberattack class action to move forward

The judge dismissed several claims against the health system over a major ransomware attack last year, but allowed allegations of negligence to continue in court.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 26, 2025

Hospitals, doctors could lose $32B in revenue next year if ACA subsidies expire: report

It’s the latest warning about the impact to the healthcare system if the subsidies are allowed to lapse.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 26, 2025

Changes to H-1B visa program threaten to worsen healthcare labor shortages

Experts worry healthcare providers won’t be able to pay the new $100,000 H-1B application fee. “These are often nonprofit organizations. They don’t have that kind of money lying around,” one lawyer said.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 25, 2025

Physician practice acquisitions on the rise: GAO

Consolidation with health systems can lead to higher prices, alongside a decrease or no change in care quality, according to a review from the Government Accountability Office.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 24, 2025

Emergency department deaths tick up following private equity acquisition: study

Patients may be more likely to die in private equity-owned emergency departments than other similar facilities, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 24, 2025

Aetna expands program curbing hospital readmissions for Medicare Advantage members

One hospital has piloted the program for a few months and seen some early successes that have made other operators interested, an Aetna spokesperson said.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 23, 2025

Disparity in vaccine access between states roils patients, providers

Recent changes to federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations have providers worried about what’s to come. “We have opened a door to not using science to guide care,” one physician said.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 23, 2025

Premier to go private in $2.6B deal with California investment firm

The take-private deal should give Premier more capital to bolster its operations and invest in technology.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 23, 2025

Data brings clarity to the complexity of healthcare construction

The stakes are high on capital construction projects. Data can help teams align with confidence.

By Hamilton Espinosa, DPR Construction Healthcare Core Market Co-Leader • Sept. 22, 2025

Ascension returned to profitability in 2025

It’s a victory for the system, which reported a $1 billion loss last year as it struggled to recover from a cyberattack.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2025

More hospitals using predictive AI, but disparities persist: ASTP

More than 70% of hospitals reported using predictive tools last year. But small, rural, independent and critical-access hospitals are lagging behind, according to the analysis.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 18, 2025

Memorial Sloan Kettering to cut staff

The New York-based provider said it’s cutting less than 2% of staff as it contends with rising expenses.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 17, 2025

House lawmakers scrutinize nonprofit hospitals’ tax-exempt status

Republicans pushed for more oversight, or complete removal, of nonprofits’ tax-exempt status. Democrats warned restrictions could cause hospital closures.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 17, 2025

More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey

Workers say they’re burnt out and feel unappreciated at work, according to a new survey from the Harris Poll.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 16, 2025