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President Trump has issued an executive order calling for health systems to make it easier for consumers to compare prices. Some also want to address wide variances in prices.

The president has eliminated some health programs and laid off thousands. Advocacy groups are looking to preserve funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

Prospect Medical Holdings is shutting down Crozer and its two hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Officials say they are seeking legislation to prevent it from happening again.

Healthcare is complex and essential, yet unforeseen injury or illness can easily overwhelm a family both emotionally and financially.

The company reported solid earnings in the first quarter, but like many hospital systems, HCA is anxious to get a better sense of federal policies and their impact.

The Tennessee-based system has been acquiring more urgent care facilities, and is focusing on mid-size urban markets with room to grow.

Prospect Medical Holdings is shutting down Crozer Health and its two hospitals in the Philadelphia suburbs. Staff fear the impact on residents needing care.

Prospect Medical Holdings announced plans to close Crozer, which operates two hospitals in Delaware County. County officials worry about the loss of services and jobs.

Other providers in the Philadelphia suburbs are planning for an influx of patients seeking emergency care and looking to deliver their babies.

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer, said there is no alternative. State and county officials had put in millions to keep Crozer open.

AdventHealth is using more renewable energy and engaging in environmental efforts across the system.

Pediatric hospitals deal with different factors in weather-related events and other emergencies. Terri Wilson of the Children’s Hospital Association talks about the challenges and the need for more planning and support.

More than 50 labor and delivery units have been shuttered in the last decade, for a variety of reasons.

The president’s order to lower prices of prescription drugs could lead to reduced payments to the 340B drug pricing program, hospitals say.

After earlier expectations of an uptick in deals this year, health systems appear to be more cautious in an unpredictable economic climate.

They have formed a partnership to offer more products and are looking to create a joint MA plan. We talked with leaders from Sutter and SCAN about the collaboration and why they say it can lead to better care for seniors.

PeaceHealth hires a new chief information officer, and others take new roles.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a modest bump in payments for inpatient care. Hospitals say the government needs to do more.

The systems have secured their final regulatory approval and expect to close the deal shortly. Northwell will acquire Nuvance, which has struggled financially.

With questions about federal spending and economic headwinds, healthcare leaders are grappling with more unknowns, adding complexity to long-term planning.

President Trump has paused tariff hikes on most countries, but they remain in effect on China, which produces key medical supplies hospitals use every day.

Only a handful of deals took place in the first three months of 2025, according to a Kaufman Hall analysis. Most involved a provider in financial distress.

Marty Bonick, president and CEO of Ardent Health, stresses the importance of staying calm under trying circumstances.

Beacon Health System has reached an agreement to acquire Ascension’s hospitals in southwest Michigan. Ascension has divested other facilities recently.

Healthcare leaders say they’re concerned about the prospect of higher costs on medical devices as President Trump unveils new tariffs. Providers say it’s difficult to pass on the costs.