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RWJBarnabas Health has signed an agreement with Englewood Health that would lead to the hospital joining the system.

Healthcare leaders offer their projections on the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

A judge issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from moving ahead with the program. Hospitals said the rebate model would impose added costs.

An investment in improving or maintaining a top rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons can yield a significant return.

A few provided gifts in the nine-figure range, but one topped all contributions.

These features garnered the most interest from readers in the past year.

Health systems have plenty of alternatives, and they typically cost less to install and maintain.

Rising costs make it harder for Americans to get care, and variance even in the same market may draw more scrutiny in the coming year.

The federal government has indicated that it expects health systems to make it easier for consumers to understand prices. Carol Skenes of Turquoise Health talks about the growing expectations.

To create meaningful, measurable improvements in patient safety, health systems must pair responsible AI adoption with strong governance.

The two Delaware Valley hospital systems say it’s a mutual decision to remain separate. They explored building a non-profit system serving four states.

When patient safety and solvency are both at stake, chief financial officers and chief information security officers must work together.

Even with solid volume, hospitals are facing higher costs in supplies and labor. And there’s a wide gap between financially strong providers and those that are struggling.

Madhu Pawar, chief product officer of Optum Insight, talks about the potential of AI to streamline processes between providers and payers.

Charlene MacDonald will take over the trade group representing for-profit hospitals beginning Jan. 1. She brings significant experience in Washington.

Karen Knudsen, the CEO, talks about the mission of improving patient access and commercialization of cancer therapies, and the need to do it more quickly.

Dr. Tim O’Connell, co-founder and CEO of emtelligent, talks about the company’s growth and getting insights for health systems and payers.

The company has partnered with SSM Health to train nurses and Google Cloud on new AI training for clinicians. Steve Beard sees a growing role in meeting the needs of the healthcare industry.

NewYork-Presbyterian, CommonSpirit Health and Memorial Hermann also name leaders to new posts.

After Senate measures fall short, health systems fear the tax credits will lapse, leaving millions unable to afford coverage.

Rick Pollack, who has led the organization for a decade, will step down by the end of 2026. He has been praised as the ‘preeminent voice’ for hospitals.

Nancy Blake, chief nursing officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center, talks about creating a better work environment and keeping more nurses in the hospital.

The federal government excluded nursing from a list of degree programs. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy of the American Nurses Association says it could deter some from pursuing nursing careers.

A specialty hospital in Portland is shutting its doors, and a community hospital in southern Oregon is ending inpatient services, although it plans to retain its emergency department.

State officials are moving to revoke the license of Insight Hospital & Medical Center Trumbull, and the facility has lost its Medicare certification.