The hospital policy, finance and workforce stories shaping today

February 7, 2026

1. 'Back to the future': Hospitals revive pre-ACA playbooks Full story

2. HHS to drop 340B rebate pilot after court rulings Full story

3. Need more time? Nomination deadline extended to 2/19. Nominate a healthcare leader + get Becker’s Annual Meeting Access Here

4. NYU Langone, Northwell settle marketing dispute Full story

5. TrumpRx taps GoodRx for discounted drug pricing Full story

 

6. AI pilots stall when data isn't trusted. How systems achieve 3–5x faster deployment here.

7. Senate effort to extend ACA subsidies 'effectively over' Full story

8. Flu activity high but easing: 5 updates Full story

9. 'The health Super Bowl': Big game ads emphasize wellness Full story

10. Hospitals weigh disclosure policies amid ICE Medicaid data access Full story

 

11. Education as a workforce strategy: Top lessons from SSM Health leaders — here.

12. Pennsylvania hospital temporarily closes after fire Full story

13. Christus Health plans to acquire 174-bed hospital Full story

14. SUNY Downstate names new CEO Full story

15. Study: Is PTO more valuable than bonuses? Full story

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16. Payer costs projected to rise 8.5% by 2026. Leaders share how to strengthen negotiating here.

17. Medical devices are your next big cyber risk. 3 steps to close critical gaps — here.

18. Patient identity data is 'the lifeblood' of care: Baptist Health's CIO explains what's next, here.

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