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The system has signed an agreement with Heritage Valley Health System. Allegheny has pledged to make significant investments in the system.

The Philadelphia health systems says it is cutting about 1% of its workforce. Jefferson has endured some financial struggles.

There were more deals in the third quarter of 2025, including the first mega-mergers of the year. The majority involved organizations in distress.

The health system says its facilities will remain open during the planned five-day strike. Those walking out include registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.

The drugstore chain closed its remaining stores earlier this month. At one point, Rite Aid was one of America’s largest pharmacy chains.

Atlantic Health and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System won’t be coming together. They say the decision was mutual, and disappointing.

Facing mounting costs and uncertainty in federal funding, several health systems across the country have cut the size of their workforce recently.

Most health systems are seeing slim operating margins. Steve Wasson of Strata Decision Technology doesn’t expect much improvement in the months ahead.

Healthcare trade groups say the White House’s plan would make it harder for hospitals to recruit doctors and nurses, with staffing shortages projected to worsen.

As attacks grow in frequency and sophistication, the ability to respond quickly is critical.

Nick Barto started in his new role Wednesday. He succeeds Rich Liekweb, who announced his plans to step down in the summer.

Dr. John D’Angelo succeeds longtime CEO Michael Dowling. He discusses the transition, the recent merger with Nuvance Health, and the system’s digital transformation.

Health Assurance Transformation LLC, a subsidiary of the venture capital giant, is slated to complete the acquisition of Summa Health.

After leading the New York health system for more than two decades, Dowling is moving to an advisory role. He reflects on his remarkable tenure.

The New Hampshire system has signed a letter of intent to acquire Littleton Regional Healthcare, a small, rural hospital. Littleton said Dartmouth is the most appealing partner.

A new survey from The Physicians Foundation finds many of the nation’s doctors are struggling. Dr. Gary Price talks about the challenges and how hospitals can help their physicians.

Researchers find higher mortality in the emergency departments of hospitals after they were acquired by private equity firms. Lawmakers have criticized private equity ownership in hospitals.

The credits are slated to expire this year, and millions of Americans could lose coverage without them. The tax credits help many pay for coverage, and Americans are looking at higher premiums.

The healthcare investment firm and Premier say the deal should close early next year. Premier works with hospitals on supply chain solutions, data analytics and other areas.

The health system is aiming to purchase two facilities owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.

The hospitals are establishing the Wisconsin High Value Network, which will be a clinically integrated network serving about 400,000 people.

Westchester Medical Center Health Network and Bon Secours Mercy Health operated the facilities in a joint venture for a decade. Westchester will now take full ownership.

The National Institute of Health is facing steep cuts next year, and has yet to spend billions this year. The AAMC is pushing Congress to help the largest federal source of aid for medical research.

Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have formed a partnership to form an academic center, to be dubbed FSU Health.

The Health Department has announced the application period for the program is now open, and states won’t have much time to apply.