September 29th, 2026Projecting $527B spending increase in women’s healthA Deloitte report estimates significant new investments, and says interventions could add 20 years to women’s health span.Read more
September 28th, 2026The Joint Commission has refined its missionDr. James Merlino, who takes over as CEO next year, talks about working in partnership to help hospitals improve.Read more
September 28th, 2026How The Joint Commission is viewing AIDr. Jonathan Perlin, the commission’s CEO, and Dr. James Merlino, his successor, see enormous potential in improving patient safety.Read more
September 16th, 2026How Providence will use $1.1 billion gift from Phil and Penny KnightThe Nike founder and his wife are providing funding to build a new women’s hospital and to expand heart care. Read more
October 5th, 2026Health systems should rethink board governanceHospitals are facing more complexity, rapid change, and financial headwinds. They need to position boards to help guide systems.Read more
October 2nd, 2026AI over doctors? Medical societies push back.Several groups say that AI is a valuable tool, but warn physician expertise is essential. They push back against efforts to pit doctors against technology.Read more
October 2nd, 2026Memorial Hermann CEO to retire, successor announcedDr. David Callender will step down at the end of the year. Alec King, the system’s chief financial officer, will be the next CEO.Read more
October 1st, 2026HealthPartners, Essentia plan merger to form 22-hospital system: Questions and answersThe two nonprofit health systems have signed an agreement to come together, adding to the list of deals in Minnesota.Read more