Plus, 10 new medical schools have been announced in 2026.

August 14, 2026

1. 346 healthcare organizations named Forbes’ best-in-state employers Full story

2. Health systems grew their own leaders — here’s what the data shows Full story

3. Perpetual survey-readiness is no longer a best practice. See what UCLA Health and others are doing here.

 

4. 83% of employers say rising healthcare costs are squeezing pay raises Full story

5. Advocate Health rethinks jobs, skills: ‘We can’t redefine care if the work looks the same’ Full story

6. Only 18% of physicians are highly engaged. See what retention really requires here.

 

7. 10 states with the biggest population gains and losses Full story

8. PA pay by specialty: Cardiothoracic, vascular surgery top $162K Full story

9. 10 new medical schools announced in 2026 Full story

10. Maryland system CHRO retires, successor named Full story

11. Health system CEO pay in 2026: 6 trends to know Full story

 

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12. Older adults now outnumber children in 11 states. See what that’s changing about workforce planning here.

13. 86,000 physicians short by 2036. See how leading systems are responding here.

14. 88% reduction in employee depression at Northside Hospital. See how here.

15. Becker’s August webinar lineup: CDI, remote monitoring, revenue cycle AI and staff safety. See the sessions here.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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