UNC Health rolls out plans for hybrid emergency and urgent care facilities
The system is planning a network of freestanding facilities that offer both urgent care and emergency care for patients. UNC is teaming with Intuitive Health on the effort.
CommonSpirit Health board appoints new chair, and more | Med Moves
Nebraska Medicine names its first chief transformation officer, Emory Healthcare hires a chief administrative officer, and more.
Why Phil Knight’s $2B gift to Oregon cancer institute is a ‘game changer’: Six Takeaways
Oregon Health & Science University says it’s the biggest donation ever to a U.S. college or academic medical center. The Nike co-founder and his wife are longtime supporters of OHSU.
Patient portals ease access to doctors, and that has some drawbacks
Health systems and practices tout the convenience of portals to help schedule appointments and ask questions. Doctors say there can be downsides, and some say they’re overwhelmed by the volume.
In a change, hospital revenue growth is outpacing expenses
For the first time in years, nonprofit hospitals saw revenues rise at a more rapid clip than the growth in expenses in 2024, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Alcohol loses appeal: Drinking drops to 86-year low
A new Gallup Poll finds the percentage of Americans who drink has fallen to the lowest point in decades. For the first time, a majority describe moderate drinking as unhealthy.
Sutter Health partners with Aidoc to expand AI in treating patients
The California health system has been named the company’s West Coast hub for innovating with AI. Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, and Laura Wilt of Sutter Health talk about the collaboration.
Health systems are looking beyond hospitals for mergers
Health systems are eyeing the addition of outpatient facilities, such as ambulatory surgery centers and urgent cares, to enhance patient access.
Hospital margins improve, but return to pre-pandemic levels is ‘open question’
Nonprofit health systems saw modest gains over the past year, but most systems are barely breaking even, according to Fitch Ratings. Pending Medicaid cuts look to pose more challenges.
Rebranding as Manning Family Children’s proves to be a winning play
The facility, formerly called Children’s Hospital New Orleans, now bears the name of the famed football family. Hospital CEO Lucio Fragoso says the new name has helped with fundraising.
A cancer patient urges women to pay attention to their health
Alisa Secaida is battling advanced lung cancer. She urges other women to listen to their gut if they know something is wrong, and to find a physician who will listen.
After a drop in hospital deals, merger activity expected to rise
There weren’t many transactions in the first half of the year, but industry analysts expect health systems to pursue more deals in the coming months.
GLP-1 drugs and those who take them | Explainer
More Americans are turning to these drugs to lose weight, and a new RAND report sheds light on the patients using the medication.
Intermountain Health names new president of children’s health, and more | MED MOVES
Intermountain also expanded the role of another pediatric leader in the system, and other executives are taking on new roles.
Diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at 35, a California woman focuses on today
Alisa Secaida talks about her cancer journey, the road to her diagnosis, and dealing with the mental strain of battling cancer and raising kids.
Health leaders fear ending mRNA vaccine research ‘risks lives’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he’s ending nearly $500 million in contracts. Critics, including the former surgeon general under President Trump, say mRNA vaccines have saved millions.
Why some healthcare workers don’t report violence | Healthy Bottom Line podcast
Many hospital staff are attacked or face aggressive behavior, but some don’t come forward. Andrea Greco of Centegix talks about creating a culture of safety.
Hospital surgery patients are sicker, but they're seeing better outcomes
Surgical patients are more likely to survive and they are having fewer complications, according to a new report by the American Hospital Association and Vizient.
With Medicaid cuts, pain for hospitals isn’t imminent, but it’s coming
With nearly $1 trillion in cuts projected over a decade, health systems will be looking at staff cuts, reducing services and possibly closing facilities.
Gates Foundation pledges $2.5 billion for women’s health research
The organization says it is making a funding commitment to invest in studies of maternal health, menstrual health and other areas too often ignored.
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.
