Healthcare Transformation

MaineHealth and Tufts University School of Medicine are working to train more doctors to practice in the state.

The health system says it’s building a hospital and expanding virtual care to meet rising needs in Charlotte and beyond.

The pace of mergers isn’t showing signs of slowing down, as health systems engage in more deals and bigger transactions.

The two Chicago area systems say they hope to finalize the deal by early 2027. Endeavor has pledged a $1B investment.

Dr. Claude Pirtle, president of Heartland Whole Health Institute, talks with us about an effort to help hospitals set up and sustain programs.

The systems are forming a joint venture and seeking the approval of North Carolina regulators to build the facilities.

The pediatric system offers housing, job and financial programs so families and kids can be healthy.

This year, the Cancer Vaccine Coalition joined the Parker Institute. Leaders tout the potential for new breakthroughs.

A new law taking effect next year is designed to ensure that physicians can use their own judgment when AI tools make suggestions.

Operating margins remain constrained for many health systems, but performance and pressures vary by region.

Karen Hanlon, the firm’s president, will be the next CEO, with David Holmberg becoming executive chairman.

The American Hospital Association is responding to claims from insurers accusing health systems of improperly coding.

Nolla Health says it is the first company cleared for AI to issue initial prescriptions. Physician review shifts from every prescription to weekly spot checks as the pilot grows.

Hospitals are facing more complexity, rapid change, and financial headwinds. They need to position boards to help guide systems.

Ben Spence is now leading the Florida-based system.

The system is overlooking millions of people living with undiagnosed or under-treated diseases.

Dr. David Callender will step down at the end of the year. Alec King, the system’s chief financial officer, will be the next CEO.

The two nonprofit health systems have signed an agreement to come together, adding to the list of deals in Minnesota.

A dozen health systems have joined the collaborative. Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, talks with us about using AI for better and faster diagnosis.

Dr. Patrick Frias talks with us about his new role, coming back to Atlanta, and expanding pediatric care across Georgia.

A Deloitte report estimates significant new investments, and says interventions could add 20 years to women’s health span.

Medical educators must adjust their curricula in response to the AI age. It means less memorization and more empathy.

Dr. James Merlino, who takes over as CEO next year, talks about working in partnership to help hospitals improve.

Dr. Angela Ellison of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia talks about the journey, how doctors can thrive, and how hospitals can help.

Dr. Jonathan Perlin will step down at the end of 2026, and Dr. James Merlino, the COO, will succeed him. They spoke with us about the transition.