The $50B rural health transformation fund is pushing many hospitals to shrink
To avoid losing funding, many states are pursuing proven cost-saving models, such as downsizing inpatient care, rather than novel, untested approaches, some experts say.
MultiCare CEO to retire at end of 2026
Florence Chang, a long-time executive of the Washington-based nonprofit, will replace current CEO William Robertson on Jan. 1.
HCA’s chief clinical officer to exit after 4 years
Dr. Michael Cuffe, who assumed the role in 2022, is leaving at the end of August.
Hospitals irate after Eli Lilly follows through on 340B ultimatum
The drugmaker stopped paying 340B discounts to hospitals that didn’t comply with its new paperwork requirements late last week. Hospitals are urging HRSA to step in.
Health services M&A is active in 2026, but uncertainty slows volume: PwC
Buyers are being more selective amid heightened policy and reimbursement pressure in healthcare, according to the analysis. Still, deal value is up compared to the first half of 2025.
Why payer contracts matter long after negotiations end
AI is turning payer contracts into revenue intelligence. Here is how.
Optimizing healthcare procurement: Five challenges and best practices
Healthcare procurement is a cornerstone of your organization’s operations, but it comes with unique challenges.
Disaggregation vs. integration: Why an integrated pharmacy benefits strategy is the right choice
Health plans need to understand why integration is still the most impactful option for their pharmacy benefits model.
Can certification help solve healthcare’s AI governance gap?
Joint Commission leaders break down the standards group’s new AI certification, explaining how it’s designed to work for everyone from major health systems to small rural clinics.
Employers plan to shift more health costs to employees
Employers are considering raising premiums and increasing other forms of cost sharing as they grapple with stubbornly rising health costs, according to a new survey from Mercer.