Healthcare cuts, affiliations and financial pressures dominate the news

March 31, 2026

1. Republicans eye healthcare cuts to fund Iran war: Report Full story

2. Wisconsin health systems explore affiliation Full story

3. Health IT strategy is now mission-critical, from AI governance to digital transformation and revenue cycle performance. Becker's is offering a limited number of complimentary reviewer badges for qualified leaders at the 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference. Join us in Chicago — apply for consideration here.

 

4. Texas hospital dismisses CEO Full story

5. Kaiser Permanente's $9.3B net income draws scrutiny: 6 things to know Full story

6. Prevention by design: How 2 systems are advancing intelligent RCM. Learn more here.

 

7. Health systems shrink the payer-provider gap Full story

8. ACA enrollment at 23.1 million in 2026 Full story

9. Highmark Health posts $674M operating loss in 2025 Full story

10. AHA urges CMS to limit hospital burden in fraud crackdown, calls for MA scrutiny Full story

 

11. Automation and AI are reshaping specialty access. Learn how here.

12. Mayo Clinic joins $575M investment in wearables company Whoop Full story

13. Cleveland Clinic lands $50M grant to boost access Full story

14. 2 in 3 healthcare executives considering exit: Survey Full story

15. A dyad leadership model that led to double-digit patient visit growth Full story

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