Plus: SSM plans $150M children's hospital

April 8, 2026

1. Arkansas hospital to close after 3 years, transition to psych facility Full story

2. Jefferson Health sues Aetna over Medicare Advantage inpatient reimbursement policy Full story

3. Construction costs up 40% since 2020. See 6 ways leaders optimize existing space here.

4. 10 best, worst states for children's healthcare Full story

5. Hennepin taps former interim CEO to lead system Full story

 

6. Geisinger, Cedars-Sinai and UK HealthCare are drawing the line on where AI should — and shouldn't — influence clinical decisions here.

7. Court vacates 340B policy on hospital drug purchasing: 6 things to know Full story

8. Virginia system consolidates physician management, closes observation unit Full story

9. 400+ rural hospitals at risk of closure. How Bon Secours Mercy, Sutter + others are protecting access here.

10. 2 more drugmakers join TrumpRx Full story

 

11. OBBBA is reshaping healthcare strategy. Learn how leaders are preparing for what’s next.

12. SSM Health to open $150M children's hospital Full story

13. Insurers have cut prior auth requirements by 11%: AHIP-BCBS Full story

14. CommonSpirit's Dignity Health appoints president for 2 hospitals Full story

15. Minnesota system CEO, CFO to retire Full story

16. 4 Joint Commission moves Full story

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