U.S. prescription drug spending increased 12.7% to $915.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2026, continuing to outpace other countries and drive healthcare costs higher, according to an April 29 report from the American Society…
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Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health is planning additional service and job cuts at its Fort Smith campus. Here are six things to know: 1. Baptist Health will restructure the campus and discontinue several inpatient services and clinics amid ongoing financial…
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For the past several years, health systems have largely been buyers in the AI market by licensing tools, onboarding platforms and integrating point solutions at a pace that would have seemed implausible a decade ago. But a new dynamic is…
Oracle Health has resumed its U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs EHR rollout after a three-year hiatus and has been working to advance CMS’ “Kill the Clipboard” initiative. Meanwhile, the EHR vendor continues to refine its AI and upgrade strategy. “[E]nhancements…
Antibiotic resistance is accelerating globally, with more than a million deaths each year and nearly 5 million more linked to resistant infections. More than 39 million deaths are projected to occur as a result of antibiotic-resistant infections between 2025 and…
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare saw an operating income of $1.3 billion (24.1% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2026, up from $943 million (18.1% margin) during the same period in 2025, according to an April 30 financial report. Six things…
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As da Vinci surgery platforms evolve into data-rich, digital ecosystems, health systems are discovering that the real value isn’t just in the operating room — it’s in what the technology can teach. During a featured session at Becker’s 16th Annual…
In honor of National Nurses Month in May and National Nurses Week (May 6-12), hospitals and health systems are recognizing nurses across the country. This year, the American Nurses Association is again highlighting “The Power of Nurses” as its National…
The CDC sent an alert to state and local health departments April 27, warning that additional measles cases are expected over the next few months. “With continued measles transmission in areas across North America and expected increases in international and…