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Financial recovery in focus: How CommonSpirit, Ascension and Trinity compare

Nonprofit health systems are making slow but steady financial progress in an era marked by rising costs and operational challenges. 

Suspect arrested: 5 UnitedHealthcare shooting updates

A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the New York Police Department said the afternoon of Dec. 9.

Ohio system's sale may affect physician's student debt forgiveness, lawsuit claims

A breast surgeon at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the health system, alleging its potential sale to General Catalyst could jeopardize her eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, according to a Signal Akron report.

Oregon hospital names new CEO

Josiah “Sy” Johnson has been named CEO of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore.

62% of Americans say healthcare coverage is government's responsibility: Gallup

Six in 10 U.S. adults say they believe the federal government is responsible for ensuring healthcare coverage for all Americans, according to a recent Gallup survey.

Essentia Health workers begin 2nd strike

Members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa initiated an open-ended strike Dec. 9 in Deer River, Minn.

When acquiring a hospital means navigating a hurricane

In September, St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., and Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth were preparing for a significant milestone: AdventHealth’s planned management of St. Luke’s on Oct. 1. But Hurricane Helene loomed, threatening both the…

AdventHealth U partnership offers healthcare job training to underserved communities

Orlando-based AdventHealth University has expanded its longstanding partnership with Jobs Partnership, a nonprofit career training organization, to launch a free LifeWorks Skills Training program aimed at preparing Central Florida residents for careers…

Children's National taps Microsoft to prototype AI tools

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is partnering with Microsoft to explore how generative AI can improve pediatric care.

Georgia system CEO to exit for West Virginia role

Scott Raynes, president and CEO of Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Health System since 2022, will step down in March 2025 for a new role.