Plus, healthcare job growth remained sluggish in July.
August 7, 2026

1. 5 largest healthcare strikes in 2026, involving 76,000 workers Full story

2. Health systems add precision to ‘peanut butter raises’ in 2026: 5 takeaways Full story

3. Leadership depth is critical as margins tighten. How systems are strengthening their pipeline — find out at Becker’s HR + Talent Virtual Event here.

 

4. Who leads the workforces of US News’ top 20 hospitals? Full story

5. 2026 hospital layoffs less frequent, not as deep: 6 notes Full story

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

 

7. Healthcare job growth stays sluggish in July: 4 things to know Full story

8. US News’ top hospitals by state for 2026-27 Full story

9. How reliant are systems on APPs to fill physician gaps? Full story

10. Rebids, resignations and reshuffling: California psych nurse ratios reshape workforce Full story

11. SSM Health appeals certification of St. Mary’s nurses’ union election Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

12. How 2 systems built nurse readiness that lasts beyond orientation here.

13. Cash balance plan adoption grew nearly 70% in a decade. Healthcare is leading the way. Find out why here.

14. The rural funding window will not stay open. See how a rural CMO and COO are making the most of it now — here.

15. Becker’s August webinar lineup: patient flow, pharmacy access and denials. 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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