Heritage Valley Health System's Kennedy Hospital in western Pennsylvania shut down this week. Two hospitals in the Philadelphia area closed in the spring.

Hospitals found the Senate legislation even more damaging than the House plan. Health systems say it would lead to hospitals cutting services or shutting down.

In the latest edition of our podcast, we talked with Ann Bilyew of WebMD Ignite about giving patients reliable information and meeting patients where they are.

Hospitals say Medicaid cuts would leave millions of Americans without coverage and add financial pressures to hospitals. They say some hospitals would end up shutting down.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, he talks about focusing on patients, examining value, and the need for real-world evidence in decisions.

UNC Health names a philanthropy chief, and other leaders take on new roles.

Rich Liekweg has led the system for years and helped it become one of the nation’s largest academic health systems. Nick Barto, BJC’s president, will take over in October.

The court preserved a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to offer free screenings. Healthcare leaders welcome the ruling, but they warned of future challenges.

Health systems continue to face challenges in filling positions in information technology, and cybersecurity.

The justices ruled that states can withhold Medicaid funds from the group. Conservatives want to defund the group because it provides abortions, but critics say it will be harder for women to get cancer screenings and other care.

Providers with modest resources are being attacked. Healthcare leaders say breaches at smaller hospitals and clinics can have a serious impact.

Joseph Impicciche will step down at the end of the year. Eduardo Conrado, Ascension’s president, will replace him as CEO as the Catholic system works to overcome financial pressures.

The Lown Institute unveils its 2025 list of hospitals who are demonstrating excellence in equity, fairness, and value.

The Lown Institute again put the North Carolina hospital at the top spot in its annual ranking of providers. Jason Carter, the hospital’s president, says Duke has a commitment to access.

St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital will shut down in August. Health system officials cite persistent challenges with low utilization and said the facility is not viable.