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

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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.

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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

CHS inks deal to sell stake in Tennessee hospital to VUMC

The $600 million deal was foreshadowed during the company’s third quarter earnings call this month, when CEO Kevin Hammons said more hospital sales were in the works.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 3, 2025

The myth of one-size-fits-all: Debunking non-acute supply chain misconceptions

Hospital-centric supply chains don’t work for non-acute care. Learn how to cut costs, reduce risk, and improve care with a smarter distribution strategy.

Nov. 3, 2025

Few health systems report significant ROI from virtual care: survey

Fewer than 30% of health system leaders said they earned a significant return on investment from virtual care offerings, according to the report by Sage Growth Partners.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 31, 2025

New CBO report confirms 340B’s ballooning costs. Congress must act.

Former Congressional Budget Office Director Dan Crippen argues the 340B discount program is overdue for reform.

By Dan Crippen • Oct. 31, 2025

HRSA approves 340B rebate models to hospitals’ chagrin

Drugs that will be subject to rebates in 340B next year include Bristol Myers Squibb’s Eliquis, Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara and Novo Nordisk’s Novolog.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 31, 2025

Summa Health CEO to step down at end of 2025

Dr. Cliff Deveny announced the transition less than a month after General Catalyst finalized its $515 million acquisition of Summa. 

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 30, 2025

UHS raises revenue guidance for 2025

The operator increased its outlook after posting earnings growth in the third quarter, aided by strong demand for services in its acute business and a newly approved Medicaid state supplemental payment program.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 29, 2025

Tenet pledges more money for high-acuity growth in 2025

The hospital operator will invest more in organic hospital growth and high-acuity service lines as it sees strong demand for services.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 29, 2025

Health systems are racing to adopt AI. But can they prove its value?

Measuring financial returns from AI can be challenging, experts said at the HLTH conference. But other metrics, like provider and patient satisfaction, are important too — and also impact providers’ bottom lines.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 27, 2025

HCA raises 2025 guidance, but eyes looming headwinds

The for-profit operator's guidance raise is "cautious," one analyst said. Still, HCA is staring down challenges like the potential expiration of more generous Affordable Care Act subsidies.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 27, 2025

CHS promises more hospital divestitures during Q3 earnings call

The Tennessee-based health system will continue to sell hospitals as it looks to focus more on capital-efficient outpatient care.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 27, 2025