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Hawaii is the happiest state in the U.S., and West Virginia ranks last, according to an analysis released Sept. 8 by WalletHub. The personal finance company compared the 50 states across three dimensions: Emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and…

Here are 25 health systems that recently had their outlooks upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service in 2026. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health systems were compiled from credit rating reports. Adena Health System’s outlook was…

The conversation on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has shifted. A couple of years ago, the question was, “What AI use cases might work for our organization?” Today, boards and CFOs are asking a far more pointed question: “What are…

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare shared Sept. 8 a private placement offering of $1.5 billion in new senior notes that are due 2034. The proceeds are set to refinance $1.5 billion of the system’s outstanding notes. Tenet plans to use net proceeds…

Correctional healthcare runs on a question that has to be answered correctly every time: does this patient have insurance coverage that the state or county can be billed for, instead of the cost falling directly on the facility? Quality Correctional…

For many hospitals, the operating room is both the organization’s largest revenue driver and one of its most resource-intensive departments. As healthcare leaders face continued financial pressure, many are seeking ways to grow without expanding their physical footprint. One of…