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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.

David Banks takes over the faith-based system, which operates 55 hospitals in nine states. He succeeds Terry Shaw, who previously announced his plans to retire.

Bill Gassen, Sanford’s president and CEO, now oversees a system operating 56 hospitals in rural America. He says that the system could look at other deals.

The health system says it has completed the deal. Penn Medicine has added other hospitals in the Philadelphia suburbs in recent years.

The Health & Human Services Department began terminating 10,000 workers Tuesday. Public health leaders say the cuts undermine efforts to protect the health and safety of Americans.

There's broad optimism for a rise in transactions this year, but some headwinds could slow the pace of deal activity, according to a new report from BRG.

The Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation paused all services last week. Insight Health Systems acquired them after Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says it will combine divisions and plans to close half of its regional offices. The department says it will save $1.8 billion.

Hospital leaders say reduced state aid could force painful choices, especially as providers worry about less support from the federal government.

After saving Crozer Health from the threat of closure, state officials say an agreement is in place to keep its facilities open. But they say there’s still work to be done.

Some leaders say health systems should consider how an employee meshes with the system, even if they lack some experience.

While the financial pressures facing hospitals are vast, there are clear steps that can be taken to improve operational efficiency and strengthen margins.

Hospitals have faced disruptions in supplies repeatedly in recent years. Lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation to tackle the problems.

Fitch Ratings has downgraded two hospitals that suffered cyberattacks. Other hospitals could face downgrades if they have lasting damage from attacks.

More than a quarter of Americans bet online every day, according to new data from the American Psychiatric Association. The amount wagered on sports has soared in recent years.