Yale New Haven to pay Prospect $45M to end hospital acquisition dispute

With the agreement, the health system has officially gotten out of its 2022 deal to acquire Prospect Medical Holdings' three Connecticut-based hospitals.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

UHS subsidiary hit with $4.7M verdict, plus damages in Nevada lawsuit

The health system was accused of improperly luring physicians away from Prime Healthcare-owned Saint Mary’s Health Network.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Medical lobbies urge Trump administration to exempt healthcare from H-1B changes

More than 50 medical groups have signed on to letters calling for healthcare workers to be exempt from new H-1B visa fees, warning the increased costs could cripple vital overseas recruitment.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 30, 2025

UPMC patients fight to quash DOJ subpoena of gender-affirming care services

Patients are asking the health system not to comply with a subpoena seeking information about minors who received gender-affirming care services.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 29, 2025

Judge allows Ascension cyberattack class action to move forward

The judge dismissed several claims against the health system over a major ransomware attack last year, but allowed allegations of negligence to continue in court.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 26, 2025

Hospitals, doctors could lose $32B in revenue next year if ACA subsidies expire: report

It’s the latest warning about the impact to the healthcare system if the subsidies are allowed to lapse, an issue at the center of the government funding fight taking place on Capitol Hill.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 26, 2025

Changes to H-1B visa program threaten to worsen healthcare labor shortages

Experts worry healthcare providers won’t be able to pay the new $100,000 H-1B application fee. “These are often nonprofit organizations. They don’t have that kind of money lying around,” one lawyer said.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 25, 2025

Physician practice acquisitions on the rise: GAO

Consolidation with health systems can lead to higher prices, alongside a decrease or no change in care quality, according to a review from the Government Accountability Office.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 24, 2025

Emergency department deaths tick up following private equity acquisition: study

Patients may be more likely to die in private equity-owned emergency departments than other similar facilities, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 24, 2025

Aetna expands program curbing hospital readmissions for Medicare Advantage members

One hospital has piloted the program for a few months and seen some early successes that have made other operators interested, an Aetna spokesperson said.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 23, 2025

Disparity in vaccine access between states roils patients, providers

Recent changes to federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations have providers worried about what’s to come. “We have opened a door to not using science to guide care,” one physician said.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 23, 2025

Premier to go private in $2.6B deal with California investment firm

The take-private deal should give Premier more capital to bolster its operations and invest in technology.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 23, 2025

Data brings clarity to the complexity of healthcare construction

The stakes are high on capital construction projects. Data can help teams align with confidence.

By Hamilton Espinosa, DPR Construction Healthcare Core Market Co-Leader • Sept. 22, 2025

Ascension returned to profitability in 2025

It’s a victory for the system, which reported a $1 billion loss last year as it struggled to recover from a cyberattack.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2025

More hospitals using predictive AI, but disparities persist: ASTP

More than 70% of hospitals reported using predictive tools last year. But small, rural, independent and critical-access hospitals are lagging behind, according to the analysis.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 18, 2025

Memorial Sloan Kettering to cut staff

The New York-based provider said it’s cutting less than 2% of staff as it contends with rising expenses.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 17, 2025

House lawmakers scrutinize nonprofit hospitals’ tax-exempt status

Republicans pushed for more oversight, or complete removal, of nonprofits’ tax-exempt status. Democrats warned restrictions could cause hospital closures.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 17, 2025

More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey

Workers say they’re burnt out and feel unappreciated at work, according to a new survey from the Harris Poll.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 16, 2025

Medicare prior authorization pilot raises concerns among providers

The additional red tape could save money, but may harm patient access and quality of care. Stakeholders are urging the CMS to increase transparency and hold participants accountable.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 16, 2025

Go beyond the appointment: engaging healthcare audiences with content

See how healthcare orgs are building loyalty by going beyond the appointment with impactful content.

By Constant Contact • Sept. 15, 2025

5 essential things healthcare leaders need to know about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

Revitalizing standard approaches to perioperative and postoperative care is easier than you think.

Sept. 15, 2025

AMA releases 2026 medical codes

The American Medical Association unveiled new CPT codes on Thursday amid signs that the Trump administration may reduce the lobby’s influence over the medical billing system.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 12, 2025

Kaiser Permanente to expand into Nevada through joint venture with Renown Health

The nonprofit giant plans to step into northern Nevada next year by partnering with regional system Renown. The deal includes a majority investment in Renown’s health plan, though financial terms were not disclosed.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 11, 2025

FTC warns healthcare companies about restrictive noncompete contracts

Chair Andrew Ferguson has sent letters to large healthcare employers and staffing firms asking them to review their employment contracts as the FTC pursues targeted enforcement of illegal noncompetes.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 11, 2025

Wyden urges FTC to investigate Microsoft over Ascension cyberattack

The influential senator argued the technology giant delivered “dangerous, insecure software” to the health system that contributed to a massive cyberattack last year.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 11, 2025