Children’s hospital CEO gears up to run 100-mile race
Lucio Fragoso, head of Manning Family Children’s, is preparing to run the Leadville Trail 100 Run. He talks about the fundraising campaign he’s leading and training for the ultramarathon.
PeaceHealth picks new CEO to succeed longtime leader, and more | MED MOVES
The head of Community Health Systems has announced plans to retire, and other leaders take on new roles.
After closing, a Texas hospital is poised to get new ownership
University Health has reached an agreement to buy the former CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center in a $71 million deal.
Medical groups ‘alarmed’ that they’re barred from federal vaccine policy guidance
Several healthcare organizations spoke out after they said they’re being excluded from advising a federal committee on vaccine recommendations.
AI is improving cybersecurity in healthcare, but attackers are using it, too
More health systems are using AI tools to improve defenses, but ransomware groups are using it for phishing, writing malware, and deepfakes.
‘Not sufficient’: Hospitals lament 2026 Medicare inpatient payments
The CMS issues its final 2026 inpatient payment rule, leaving hospitals less than satisfied. They point to other cuts in aid putting more pressure on health systems.
A physician leader embraces learning: ‘Every patient I meet teaches me something’
Pedro Sanchez, MD, head of pediatric medical genetics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, was named Physician of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. He talked with us about his journey.
Medicaid at 60: Warnings of ‘access at risk’
On the anniversary of the program covering tens of millions of Americans, health leaders warn that impending cuts could hurt vulnerable Americans.
The cost of healthcare breaches tops all industries, and AI emerges as a target
A new IBM report puts the costs of healthcare breaches well above other sectors. While some systems use AI to help bolster cybersecurity, there are growing vulnerabilities.
Why UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health are exploring a partnership
UCSD Health and Palomar are discussing the formation of a Joint Powers Authority that would oversee Palomar’s operations.
U.S. News reveals top hospitals for 2025-26
The news outlet has produced the highly anticipated list for more than three decades. Chelsey Wen of U.S. News talks with us about this year’s honorees.
This year, the U.S. News hospital rankings place more weight on outcomes
The analysis examines how hospitals fared in survival rates and readmissions. This year’s list also includes more data on Medicare Advantage patients.
After surviving childhood cancer, a doctor works to help other kids
Dr. Richard Gorlick says his own battle motivated his career. He’s now the head of the division of pediatrics at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
‘The Pitt’ and Noah Wyle highlight the need to help doctors and nurses
The show has been praised for showing the struggles of those working in emergency medicine, and its star has talked about the importance of helping clinicians with their mental health.
Pushing to expand hospital-at-home programs | Bills and Laws
More health systems have launched programs to provide acute care in the home. Lawmakers are working to ensure those programs can continue.
Main Line Health’s new CEO is focused on health equity
The Pennsylvania hospital system has been engaged in efforts to close disparities for years. Edward Jimenez talks about working to ensure all patients get the best care possible.
Finding courage to make the hard decisions | Lessons for Leaders
Dr. Dipen J. Parekh, the new CEO of the University of Miami Health System, talks about having the security to make the right call, even when it’s a difficult choice.
States will face hard choices with Medicaid
The president’s tax package shifts more burden to states running Medicaid programs, while making it tougher to finance them.
After merging, New Hampshire hospital systems move to separate
SolutionHealth, formed by the merger of Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health, have filed papers to go in different directions.
Medicaid cuts will lead to ‘people dying,’ healthcare leaders say
The tax package approved this month will lead to fewer people having Medicaid coverage. Experts say it will result in more deaths that could be prevented.
Hospitals oppose CMS outpatient payment rates, and the plan to ‘claw back billions’
Health systems hoped for more for outpatient clinics and surgery centers, but other federal proposals are drawing the ire of hospitals.
ChristianaCare, Virtua Health explore forming new health system
The two systems have signed a non-binding letter to weigh ‘co-founding’ an organization that would serve patients in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
How ‘The Pitt’ delivers a realistic view of a hospital: ‘They’re doing it right’
The HBO Max series received 13 nominations and enjoys a big audience. Healthcare leaders say the show's producers consulted clinicians to ensure authenticity.
Allegheny General Hospital begins an ER makeover
The hospital, which has been featured in ‘The Pitt’, is undertaking a $43 million project to modernize the emergency department.
‘The Pitt’ scores 13 Emmy nominations, and a Pittsburgh hospital played a key role
The hit drama series turned to Allegheny General Hospital to film key scenes and get advice on accurately portraying an emergency department.
Hartford HealthCare wins top prize from American Hospital Association
The Connecticut health system wins the group’s 2025 Quest for Quality Prize. CommonSpirit Health in Chicago was named a finalist.
Explaining the suit to block vaccine policy changes: ‘We’ve had enough’
Several groups have sued Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says they want to protect Americans.
Fairview Health earns honor for community service
The Minnesota-based system earned the American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize. Inova, LifeBridge Health, and Rush were named as finalists.
Drop in deals: Hospital merger activity has slowed down
The number of mergers and acquisitions is well below the transactions seen a year ago.
These are the biggest health data breaches in the first half of 2025
Some breaches affected millions of Americans. Hospital systems and other companies with health records experienced cyberattacks and other types of breaches.
