Growth, red ink and access challenges test health systems. February 17, 2026 1. Prime acquires Maine health system Full story 2. Jefferson posts $201M operating loss, -2.3% margin in H1 Full story 3. High-stakes decisions. Relentless pressure. Competing priorities. President George W.…
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Hospital finances, M&A shifts and strategy resets dominate the week. February 16, 2026 1. Ascension trims losses as CEO eyes 'more predictable' operating model Full story 2. Northwell Health to cut less than 4% of IT workforce Full story 3. Adding…
Exits, expansions and financial pressures — hospitals navigate a shifting landscape. February 13, 2026 1. Why Scripps Health's CEO, CFO say exiting Medicare Advantage paid off Full story 2. The hospitals, health systems cutting jobs in 2026 Full story 3. This…
Tenet’s strategy, hospital layoffs and legal fights shape the week. February 12, 2026 1. How Tenet is positioning Conifer to 'be more competitive' Full story 2. Washington system to lay off 94, including nurses Full story 3. Save $10M+ per year…
Financial strain, policy fights and growth bets shape the week. February 11, 2026 1. 417 rural hospitals at risk of closure: Chartis Full story 2. House Republicans subpoena 8 insurers over ACA fraud concerns Full story 3. How St. Luke's…
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Financial strain, policy shifts and leadership moves shape the week in healthcare. February 10, 2026 1. CMS pitches major overhaul of ACA marketplace: 7 notes Full story 2. New York system files for bankruptcy Full story 3. 3,500 healthcare executives. 795…
Shifting care, workforce moves and finances shape hospital strategy. February 9, 2026 1. 11 large health systems growing bigger Full story 2. HCA's outpatient boom reshapes its care network Full story 3. Rural hospitals face rising cyber risk and IT…
Access restored, subsidies stalled, and workforce reductions — this week’s shifts. February 6, 2026 1. California hospital's critical access status restored, 1 step closer to reopening Full story 2. Senate effort to extend ACA subsidies 'effectively over' Full story 3. UAB…
Leadership cuts, financial optimism, and M&A — a pivotal week for hospitals. February 5, 2026 1. 5 hospital M&As finalized in 2026 Full story 2. One Brooklyn Health cuts 50 roles, including in leadership Full story 3. Is your billing…
From revenue cycle performance to labor and leadership changes. February 4, 2026 1. 8 health systems with strong finances Full story 2. Best in KLAS 2026: Who’s winning in ambient AI, EHRs, revenue cycle and more Full story 3. Approved…