Healthcare Transformation

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.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed hospitals to serve better food. Tampa General’s food menu was revamped by celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian.

The Florida health system has partnered with Reimagine Care to connect with patients and hopefully curb unnecessary emergency department visits and admissions.

Dr. David Battinelli, dean of the Zucker School of Medicine and Northwell Health’s physician-in-chief, talks about rethinking medical education, engaging students, and AI.

The health system is using virtual nurses to support nurses delivering care on the floor. Julie Tuel of CommonSpirit talks about the strong early returns and lessons for other health systems.

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.

We held a panel discussion featuring some of the nation’s top healthcare leaders to talk about the pressing issues in the industry and how they are tackling them.

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.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz are asking hospitals to take the pledge, but also referred to compliance to maintain Medicare funding.

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.

Sky Lakes Medical Center receives the American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize. Three other health systems were recognized as finalists.

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.

Hospitalists should be guiding not just the inpatient course, but the patient’s journey across the full continuum of care.

The New York health system’s tool has now been added to Epic’s electronic health system. Dr. Chethan Sathya of Northwell talks with us about the work to reduce deaths from firearms.

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

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.

Childhood cancer still sits inside a system that underserves it at nearly every level: research, care access, drug development and long-term survivorship.

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

Community health centers have practical knowledge about what works in prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination for populations in greatest need.

Crystal Broj of the Medical University of South Carolina system talks about making it easier for patients to access the system and reducing headaches for doctors and staff.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s annual conference offered a window on an industry facing rapid challenges and changes.

In an interview at the HFMA conference, Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings talked about planning for Medicaid cuts, opportunities with AI, and why it’s not a time to be cautious.

Corewell Health CEO Tina Freese Decker and CFO Matt Cox talk about the need for candor, trust, and even a bit of tension in making big decisions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.