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The two health systems said they are looking to form a joint venture involving eight hospitals and a host of clinics in Colorado. They hope to complete the transaction by early 2027.

The number of deals in the first six months of the year has nearly matched the transactions seen in all of 2025. Analysts expect more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

Top leaders talk about the mounting challenges of serving patients while dealing with insufficient reimbursements. They’re also preparing for looming Medicaid cuts.

Many Americans have dropped coverage, and hospitals have warned they will see more uninsured patients.

Dignity Health appoints a leader to oversee two hospitals, and others take on new roles.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health System earned the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize. Scott Isaacks, the system’s CEO, talked with us about innovating to serve veterans.

Insurers must move from maintaining provider directories to actively verifying, measuring, and reporting accuracy.

The West Virginia University Health System is seeing encouraging results. Dr. David Rich of WVU talks about the results and shares insights for other systems.

Health systems, life sciences companies and laboratories face new rules, which carry penalties for violations. Here are strategies for dealing with new regulations on health data.

The organization’s AgeTech Collaborative works to boost startups and is also partnering with the HLTH conference. AARP’s Andy Miller talks with us about the growing longevity economy.

Valley Children’s Healthcare’s solar array mimics its mascot, George the Giraffe. Todd Suntrapak, the longtime CEO, talks with us about the system’s commitment to sustainability.

Dr. Benjamin Schwartz and Patricia Prelock share keys to success from the two institutions and how they’re aiming to improve care in Arizona and the Southwest.

Lifepoint Health names a new president, and the CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia plans to step away.

Health systems are facing more cost pressures that should intensify in the coming year. Joe Kight of U.S. Bank says hospitals should be thinking ahead and viewing liquidity as a strategic asset.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers an increase in outpatient reimbursements, but some other proposals are drawing criticism.

Hospitals and health systems are dealing with the ramifications of HR 1, including significant cuts in Medicaid unfolding in the coming years.

The Pennsylvania system completed the acquisition of the Heritage Valley Health System. Regulators have signed off on the deal.

While healthcare will always depend on dedicated full-time clinicians, the workforce itself is evolving. Many nurses today want some degree of flexibility in how they work.

Vic Schmerbeck talks with us about the opening of new hospitals, its partnerships with health systems, and plans for more new facilities.

Steve Walsh will succeed the retiring Rick Pollack. Walsh, the CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, has been praised as a committed leader who knows how to bring people together.

Courtney Holladay, chief learning officer of MD Anderson, talks about overcoming resistance, managing the pace of change, and why over-communication is a myth.

Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health, says it’s critical to recognize healthcare as a team sport, especially with big challenges ahead.

The unfortunate growth of pharmacy deserts is creating new urgency and opportunities for health systems and hospitals to expand pharmacy services — if executives are careful to develop strategies that ensure the initiatives deliver ROI.

It’s become a foundational skill in health systems, particularly as workplace violence continues to rise.

Several women in leadership roles shared lessons they have learned, leading with empathy, and pursuing opportunities when they arise.