62 strong systems, a stark financial warning and CVS tripling its profit — Wednesday’s read. August 5, 2026 1. 62 health systems with strong finances Full story 2. Hospitals already losing money are about to lose more Full story 3.…
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An ousted CEO’s $1M staff loan, Tenet’s record stock and HCA’s Texas buying spree — Tuesday’s read. August 4, 2026 1. Ousted system CEO loans Illinois hospital $1M amid payroll delay Full story 2. Tenet shares hit all-time high of…
A Wellstar shakeup, hospital financial data and an emergency Oregon merger — Monday’s read. August 3, 2026 1. Wellstar makes leadership structure changes amid 761 job cuts Full story 2. Urban hospital closures and net change, by state Full story…
Two CMS rules, a Medicaid mountain and a stark warning from the UHS CFO — Monday’s read. July 31, 2026 1. CMS drops 2 more final payment rules: 11 things to know Full story 2. 29 large health systems growing…
A $658M PE drain, the year’s biggest layoffs and 106 systems ranked by revenue — Thursday’s read. July 30, 2026 1. The 5 biggest health system layoffs in 2026 Full story 2. Private equity firm drained $658M from safety-net hospitals…
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761 Wellstar cuts, a growing Prisma and ACA fallout squeezing hospital margins — Tuesday’s read. July 29, 2026 1. Wellstar cuts 761 jobs Full story 2. Rural hospital closures by state vs. transformation funding Full story 3. The ‘last mile’…
Plus How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS performed in Q2 July 28, 2026 1. ‘It can literally automate or replace work’: Tenet CEO details AI cost strategy Full story 2. 10 best states for healthcare: US News Full story 3. Which…
Two for-profit warning signs, a $55M turnaround and Intermountain’s latest deal — Monday’s read. July 27, 2026 1. HCA’s $1.2B ACA hit raises red flag for nonprofit health systems Full story 2. Intermountain Health to acquire Surgery Partners’ stake in 2 Idaho…
HCA and Tenet’s Q2 numbers, a CEO exit and tariffs hitting 80+ countries — Friday’s read. July 24, 2026 1. HCA posts $1.7B net income, cuts 2026 profit outlook: 8 things to know Full story 2. Kansas hospital CEO to resign…
Plus how 27 specialties stack up on pay, happiness July 23, 2026 1. Median pay for 42 hospital jobs Full story 2. No Surprises arbitration payouts hit $15B in 2025 alone: WSJ Full story 3. Ambient AI is supposed to give…