Plus: 40 health systems ranked by Q1 operating margins
June 18, 2026

1. ‘Challenge the CEO’s thinking’: How strong CIOs collaborate with CEOs Full story

2. Ascension St. Vincent’s taps new CEO Full story

3. M&A watchouts for buyers and sellers: Learn more at Becker’s CEO + CFO Virtual Event here.

4. Leapfrog’s bid to undo safety grade ruling rejected, $10.5M fee fight deferred Full story

5. Former VCU Health leader dies Full story

 

6. How a New York pediatric center turned clinical surveillance data into fewer false alarms here.

7. Prime transitions CEO to 2nd Illinois hospital after 8 months Full story

8. Atrium files CON for hospital in one of North Carolina’s ‘fastest-growing’ counties Full story

9. 9 recent hospital, health system CEO exits Full story

10. 24 health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans | 2026 Full story

 

11. The hidden costs of pharmacy turnover go far beyond recruiting. A CPO breaks them down here.

12. ‘Rip off the Band-Aid and start over’: Rural healthcare leaders debate policy reform Full story

13. From 24.1% to -4.5%: 40 health systems ranked by Q1 operating margins Full story

14. Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing state case Full story

15. The hospitals, health systems cutting jobs in 2026 Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

16. Healthcare M&A Report: Get an inside look at the forces shaping healthcare consolidation here

17. ‘We’re not going to achieve profitability by nickel-and-diming clinicians’: How system leaders manage pay here.

18. How AI-enabled virtual care platforms optimize coverage and reduce FTE hours at scale here.

19. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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