Eli Lilly has launched Employer Connect, a platform that offers employers a direct route to offer Zepbound coverage to workers at a list price of $449 per month, bypassing traditional pharmacy benefits. The platform pairs employers with more than 15…
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Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health’s acquisition of Hope Pharmacy in Richmond was not a growth play or a margin strategy but a decision rooted in access. When the independently owned pharmacy faced the risk of closing, system leaders saw a potential…
Marshall, Mich.-based Oaklawn Hospital’s credit rating was downgraded to “BB+” from “BBB-” by Fitch. Through the first three quarters of fiscal 2026 — ended Dec. 31 — Oaklawn recorded an operating loss of about $6.5 million, Fitch said in a…
Stanford (Calif.) University is inviting health system executives to participate in a four-week program focused on AI leadership and strategy. “Stanford AI in Healthcare Leadership and Strategy: from Innovation to Implementation” takes place in May and June and combines online…
As ambient AI tools increasingly move from pilot programs into everyday clinical workflows, health systems are beginning to confront a complex question: When AI-generated documentation is wrong, who is responsible? Chief medical information officers across several health systems said the…
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health recorded operating income of $202 million (3.9% operating margin) in the first half of fiscal 2026, up from $98.8 million (2.1% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Feb. 27 financial report. Christus…
Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health has signed a letter of intent to acquire Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, Calif., a move that would expand the system to three hospitals. Four things to know: 1. Providence Queen of…
Anthony Warmuth has been named vice president of safety and quality at Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System, according to a March 5 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Warmuth served as vice president of clinical and operational improvement…
Southeast Georgia Health System has appointed Daniel Miller, MD, as vice president of quality and chief quality officer. Dr. Miller, who has practiced medicine for more than 27 years, currently serves as medical director of the system’s immediate care centers.…
Healthcare’s workforce is now more age-diverse than ever, bringing both extraordinary strength and growing friction. How leaders align those differences will determine culture, performance, patient care—and the future of the industry. We all know healthcare leaders face pressure from every…