Here are 25 health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service in 2026. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. Adena Health System’s outlook was…
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The conversation on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has shifted. A couple of years ago, the question was, “What AI use cases might work for our organization?” Today, boards and CFOs are asking a far more pointed question: “What are…
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare shared Sept. 8 a private placement offering of $1.5 billion in new senior notes that are due 2034. The proceeds are set to refinance $1.5 billion of the system’s outstanding notes. Tenet plans to use net proceeds…
Correctional healthcare runs on a question that has to be answered correctly every time: does this patient have insurance coverage that the state or county can be billed for, instead of the cost falling directly on the facility? Quality Correctional…
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For many hospitals, the operating room is both the organization’s largest revenue driver and one of its most resource-intensive departments. As healthcare leaders face continued financial pressure, many are seeking ways to grow without expanding their physical footprint. One of…
In this episode, Balaji Raman, MS, MBA, Enterprise Executive Director, Westchester Medical Center Health, discusses the rapid expansion of AI across the revenue cycle, Epic transformation, enterprise standardization and the importance of building strong processes before implementing new technology. He…
In this episode, Tami McMasters Gomez, Executive Director, Mid-Revenue Cycle, UC Davis Medical Center, discusses leveraging AI and automation to address workforce shortages, strengthen coding and documentation, and improve financial integrity. She also shares her approach to AI governance, evolving…
In this episode, Tami McMasters Gomez, Executive Director, Mid-Revenue Cycle, UC Davis Medical Center, discusses leveraging AI and automation to address workforce shortages, strengthen coding and documentation, and improve financial integrity. She also shares her approach to AI governance, evolving…
In this episode, Michael Hassell, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Memorial Hospital, discusses rural healthcare sustainability, expanding specialty services and strengthening ambulance and behavioral health care. He also shares his perspective on revenue cycle management, workforce challenges and advocating for…
In this episode, David Merritt, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, discusses rising healthcare costs, employer affordability pressures and the growing impact of the No Surprises Act’s IDR process. He also outlines potential…