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29 health systems ranked by long-term debt

While hospital finances continue to stabilize, a Kaufman Hall July “National Hospital Flash” report found that financial performance for health systems is trending lower than hospitals.

How healthcare CFO tenures stack up against other industries

The average CFO’s tenure is 4.7 years, according to a recent report from Crist Kolder Associates. 

Brigham Young shares more details on new medical school

Brigham Young University, based in Provo, Utah, will construct a new campus building to host its future medical school in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

California nurse group urges governor to veto bill delaying earthquake safety measures

A California nurses association is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would delay earthquake safety standards for hospitals.

4 hospital reopenings in 2024

Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital is expected to reopen within the next few months after closing in January 2023. 

741 hospitals selected for CMS' next alternative pay model, by state

CMS published the list of acute care hospitals selected for its next episode-based alternative payment model, TEAM.

UT Southwestern, Children's Health get $25M gift for new campus

Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health have received a $25 million gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation to support the development of a $5 billion pediatric health campus, which the two institutions plan to open within s…

Mercy's 'cup of tea' approach to curbing unprofessionalism

Amid bullying, rudeness and violence in healthcare, one of the nation’s largest systems is emphasizing professionalism. 

11 health systems leading in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to advance, the transformative potential in healthcare is becoming increasingly clear.

PE firm merges 3 payment integrity companies

Private equity firm New Mountain Capital has completed the merger of three payment integrity companies.