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While many hospitals continue to struggle, some have weathered the storm, and now is the time to look at options for growth, analysts say.

Innovation around healthcare apps could help clinicians and enable organizations to streamline billing and collections.

The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital plan to come together, but Andrew Bailey says Missouri’s lawmakers must approve the deal.

After an uptick in deals last year, analysts say they expect more transactions in the coming year, driven by financial need or aiming to keep up with the rapid changes in healthcare.

The Federal Trade Commission has opposed mergers that it says could lead to higher prices or reduced services. Now, the FTC wants more information on planned deals.

Hospital Sisters Health System plans to close the hospitals by late April. Prevea Health, a physician network, is closing its locations in the region.

Many say they’re worried about the resilience of their workforce, according to a new survey by Sage Growth Partners.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare, demanding decisive action from industry leaders to harness its unparalleled benefits.

A new Kaufman Hall report outlines the uptick in consolidation. Some struggling systems sought partners to secure their future.

General Catalyst formed a new business, Health Assurance Transformation Corporation, and now it’s planning to buy Summa Health. Here’s a look at a deal gaining wide attention.

Marshfield Clinic Health System has said 3% of staff workers are being furloughed, including some in leadership roles.

The Hudson Regional Hospital intends to join with CarePoint Health System, which has battled financial woes, to create a new four-hospital organization. It will include nonprofit and for-profit hospitals.

The standard must highlight evidenced-based practice, such as proven treatments to manage diseases.

The $750 million facility is being built by RWJBarnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Two other outpatient cancer centers are also under construction.

Gov. Phil Murphy called for lawmakers to craft legislation so residents ‘don’t have to start a GoFundMe campaign.’ New York’s governor has also pushed debt relief measures.

Providers could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if they are caught limiting the exchange of patient data. The American Hospital Associations says the penalties are excessive.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Gundling talks about hospitals and their efforts to recover, and offers projections on mergers, outsourcing, AI, new construction and other trends to watch.

Operating margins are improving, and there are increases in revenue, according to the latest report from Kaufman Hall.

Lucienne Ide talks about the company’s expansion into monitoring kidney disease, working with primary care doctors and why she expects more health systems to embrace remote monitoring.

Health EC, a population health company, disclosed the breach in late December. It has affected a number of providers, including Corewell Health in Michigan, officials say.

Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System said Friday they have decided against joining forces. A merger would have created a system with 25 hospitals.

In its 2024 outlook, KPMG says investors anticipate more deals, out of opportunity and necessity. Ash Shehata of KPMG talks about the year ahead.

Most executives say they continue to see issues, and shortages have delayed some procedures, analysts say. Hospitals are taking new approaches to ensure they have what they need.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing legislation to prevent health systems from suing patients below certain income limits to collect medical debts.

Hundreds of cyberattacks took place over the past year, and some affected millions of Americans.