The day’s essential headlines for health system leaders.

January 26, 2026

1. Healthcare CEOs call for 'deescalation of tensions' in Minnesota Full story

2. 734 hospitals at risk of closure, by state Full story

3. Revenue cycle AI without clinical context is driving rework + ineffective denial prevention: here.

4. CHS to sell 5 hospitals for more than $1B Full story

5. Winter storm disrupts care across US health systems Full story

 

6. This healthcare insider says 'patient experience is the new bedside manner' — Find out why here.

7. 31,000 Kaiser workers begin open-ended strike: 7 things to know Full story

8. University regents replace Nebraska Medicine board Full story

9. Flu activity falls for 3rd week: 6 notes Full story

10. California hospital CEO steps down, interim named Full story

 

11. How Stanford, Mass General Brigham + more are proving ROI on digital investments — here.

12. 10 Big Tech health system partnerships Full story

13. From competitors to partners nearly overnight: How Steward's collapse built a new health system Full story

14. Hospital credit rating upgrades, downgrades nearly even in 2025: Kaufman Hall Full story

15. 10 best, worst states to retire in 2026 Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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