Cash on hand data, a California closure warning and a $15M Medicare dispute — Tuesday’s read. September 29, 2026 1. HealthPartners, Essentia to form 22-hospital system: 5 things to know Full story 2. California hospital could close in 6 to…
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An $18.5M settlement, Kaiser cuts and Hartford raising wages to $20 — Monday’s read. September 28, 2026 1. Adventist Health hospital settles patient abuse lawsuit for $18.5M Full story 2. Memorial Hermann CEO to retire, CFO named successor Full story…
A dual C-suite exit, an AI billing debate and Prisma’s buying spree — Friday’s read. September 25, 2026 1. Pennsylvania system CEO, CFO out amid restructuring Full story 2. Hospitals say they’re losing the AI billing war. A new BCBS…
Healthcare’s richest, a merger scrutinized and DOJ tightening fraud rules — Thursday’s read. September 24, 2026 1. 16 richest people in US healthcare: 5 changes to know Full story 2. New York system down 173 FTEs since bankruptcy filing Full story…
CMS making moves, 9 systems expanding and ACA coverage cut for 760,000 — Wednesday’s read. September 23, 2026 1. CMS under Trump: 20 key actions Full story 2. 9 health systems expanding across state lines Full story 3. MemorialCare is…
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A merger milestone, payroll chaos resolved and for-profits shift — Tuesday’s read. September 22, 2026 1. WakeMed, Atrium merger clears major hurdle Full story 2. Illinois hospital says payroll issue fixed after paychecks bounced Full story 3. Sustainable growth and…
Elevance cuts 216 jobs, 7 deals fall through and a CFO’s payer battle — Monday’s read. September 21, 2026 1. 7 called-off hospital deals Full story 2. Elevance to cut 216 jobs in Louisiana amid Medicaid exit Full story 3.…
Ascension sells managed care, Ill. hospitals find new owner and Prime disputes union — Friday’s read September 18, 2026 1. Ascension to sell share of managed care health plan to Aetna Full story 2. Michigan system to take over 2…
A 214-job cut, Ascension’s $371M turnaround and a Tennessee jeopardy lifted — Thursday’s read. September 17, 2026 1. Health First cutting 214 roles, ending hospital-at-home program Full story 2. Ascension cuts operating loss by $371M in FY26; CEO underscores ‘why…
Forbes’ richest in healthcare, two systems cutting jobs and a $1.1B gift — Wednesday’s read. September 16, 2026 1. 15 richest people in US healthcare: Forbes Full story 2. 5 acquisitions HCA has made in 2026 Full story 3. FEMA…