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Here are 43 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled…

Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health has plans to build a freestanding, inpatient rehabilitation hospital in North Las Vegas, Nev. The 50-bed facility would provide services for patients recovering from illness and injuries such as brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, strokes,…

Health system marketing teams continue to turn to generative AI to direct content and strategy. Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth, for instance, is using the technology to enhance its virtual assistant with more natural, conversational language; generate images for storyboards for marketing…

Leaders with strong emotional intelligence are better positioned to engage and retain Generation Z employees, according to a June 16 article from Korn Ferry. Gen Z — which includes recent college graduates and professionals up to age 28 — brings…

Mass General for Children has rebranded as Mass General Brigham for Children. The move reflects the collaborative approach taken by the pediatric arm of the Somerville, Mass.-based health system. “The transition to Mass General Brigham for Children strengthens our identity,…

The National Institutes of Health has rescinded more than $3.2 billion in research grants nationwide this year, according to a June 17 report from Grant Watch. Grant Watch is a volunteer-led project that tracks terminated scientific research grants — specifically…

The Indiana Health Department will decide in the coming weeks whether to approve the merger of two Terre Haute hospitals in what would be the last deal of its kind, Inside Indiana Business reported June 18.  Union Health is seeking…

OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville remains temporarily closed June 19 after an evacuation the previous day, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. In a statement, the spokesperson said the hospital was fully evacuated June 18 as a precaution following reports of…

In 2024, pharmacies dispensed an estimated $265 billion in specialty medications — an 8% increase from the year prior, according to Drug Channels.  Compared to 2023, BrightSpring Health Services increased its specialty prescription revenue 42%, and PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy saw…

Many hospitals and health systems are opening new physician residency programs to expand training opportunities for medical students and bolster the pipeline of future physicians. Below are 17 hospitals and health systems launching or announcing new programs in 2025.  Note:…