As federal lawmakers continue to debate major reforms to Medicaid spending, entrepreneur Mark Cuban is proposing what he believes is “the best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid.” In a June 26 post on X, the billionaire and co-founder…
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While proposed Medicaid cuts have become a frequent topic in healthcare, the broader implications for a country where healthcare comprises 20% of the economy are less often discussed, according to Tim Bricker, president of CommonSpirit Health’s central region. The effects…
As patient expectations evolve and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to deliver more value-driven care, leaders across the country are rethinking how primary care is delivered. From digital tools and virtual-first platforms to the thoughtful integration of behavioral health and…
The Republican-led Senate kicked off a vote-a-rama on June 30 after it voted 51-49 in a procedural vote on June 28 to advance the President Donald Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The revised 940-page version of the bill was…
The chief financial officers featured on this list are leading the financial strategy and operations for hospitals and health systems across the nation. These accomplished leaders play a pivotal role in driving strategic planning, overseeing expansions and guiding joint ventures.…
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Health systems cannot afford to wait on innovation, according to Cliff Robertson, MD, president and CEO of Saint Francis Health System. While industries such as retail, banking and air travel have undergone digital transformations, healthcare has been slower to adapt,…
An ongoing critical shortage of physicians in America’s rural areas requires innovative strategies to meet the healthcare needs of millions of individuals in these communities. Although 20 percent of the U.S. population resides in rural communities, only an estimated 11…
Longtime Memphis healthcare leader Maurice Elliott died June 19 at his home in Germantown, Tenn., the Commercial Appeal reported. He was 85. Mr. Elliott notably served as CEO of Methodist Healthcare, now Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, from 1990 to 2001. …
Becker’s asked pharmacy executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share what their system has done to expand their access to care. The 10 executives featured in this article are all speaking at the Becker’s Healthcare Fall…
The No. 1 issue UofL Health leaders face each day is improving access to care, according to CEO Tom Miller. The Louisville, Ky.-based health system’s mission — even during the COVID-19 pandemic — has been to never turn away someone…