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Why health systems are rushing to acquire orthopedic groups: 7 things to know
Hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring orthopedic groups as part of a broader strategy to enhance patient care, expand service offerings and strengthen their market positions.
Illinois hospital CEO to retire
David Schreiner, PhD, president and CEO of Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, will retire on Dec. 31.
How health systems can 'close the gap' in Medicare Advantage
As a leader who has navigated both sides of the healthcare equation — payer and provider — Prime Healthcare CFO Steve Aleman brings a unique perspective to one of the most pressing challenges facing health systems today: closing the reimbursement gap i…
11 top IT role salaries for 2025
Health systems and hospitals across the U.S. are strengthening internal IT teams and expertise to accelerate growth and innovation in the next five years.
CVS Health gets 'negative' outlook: Fitch
CVS Health had a challenging 2025 and it may take another year or two to stabilize, according to ratings firm Fitch.
Providence files motion to dismiss lawsuit over emergency abortion care
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, Calif., has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, which alleged the hospital unlawfully denied an emergency abortion to a woman diagnosed with a condition that threatened he…
Mercy dips into the red with -0.3% margin in FYQ1: 5 things to know
St. Louis-based Mercy reported an operating loss of $7.5 million (-0.3% margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (the three months ending Sept. 30), down from a $25.8 million operating gain (1.2% margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Average cost of healthcare data breach, by year
The average cost of a healthcare data breach decreased slightly in 2024, according to the American Hospital Association’s 2025 Environmental Scan report.
Water issues disrupt operations at 3 East Coast hospitals
Water issues at hospitals in three states resulted in diverted care and transferred patients.
Steward insurer pushes court to demand payment from system
TRACO, an insurance affiliate of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, filed a Dec. 26 complaint in bankruptcy court alleging that the for-profit health system has failed to repay funds despite court orders authorizing payments, jeopardizing insurance cove…
