Laurium, Mich.-based Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, part of Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health, ended its labor and delivery services on Dec. 31.

Labcorp has struck an agreement to manage the daily operations of Vineland, N.J.-based Inspira Health's hospital laboratories in Vineland, Elmer, and Mullica Hill. 

Ninety percent of hospital leaders expect financial performance to remain similar to or better than 2024, driven by increased utilization (77%) and success with commercial contracting (56%), according to a VMG Health report published Jan. 9.

The healthcare landscape continues to change as hospitals and emergency departments face mounting challenges in 2025. Following a trend of 25 hospital closures reported on by Becker's in 2024, many facilities are being forced to close their doors due to changing community needs, rising operational costs and evolving care models.

Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital plans to close beds temporarily as the hospital aims to recruit more staff nurses and cut spending, according to a report from News 10, an NBC affiliate.

Pauls Valley, Okla.-based Valley Community Hospital closed Jan. 8, KTEN reported Jan. 9.

Westfield (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital plans to end inpatient care and focus on providing outpatient and emergency care if CMS and the New York State Department of Health approve its application to transition to a rural emergency hospital. 

A shuttered California hospital is nearing reopening and BradenHealth recently purchased two hospitals with plans to restore services. 

Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center was reported to be on "the brink of bankruptcy" before New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella approved its $110 million acquisition by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare on Jan. 6.

Health system operating margins dropped slightly in November for the fourth month in a row, according to data from Strata Decision Technology.

Healthcare management consulting firm Impact Advisors has hired Wes Arnett to lead efforts to expand its Revenue Cycle Managed Services practice.

Medical bills will no longer be included on credit reports under a rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Fitch Ratings marked Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health's bond rating at "AA-", down from "AA", after joining Risant Health with its rating outlook stable.

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. 

Middletown, N.Y.-based Garnet Health reported a $25.6 million loss (-4.2% margin) for the nine months ending Sept. 30, compared to a $59.3 million loss (-10.8% margin) for the same period in 2023.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care has closed four hospitals across Massachusetts and Pennsylvania since the for-profit health system sought Chapter 11 protection on May 6. 

When Michael Stern joined West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health in 2022 as executive vice president and COO, the organization was already in the midst of a financial turnaround, led by then-interim CEO Sue Perrotty, a 30-year veteran of the banking industry. 

Here are eight health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody's Investors Service.

University Medical Center New Orleans and Spirit of Charity Foundation have partnered to establish the NOLA Strong Fund in support of the victims following the Jan. 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans that left at least 14 dead and dozens injured.

Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.