Alex Kacik

Health systems are streamlining EHRs to cut costs and speed technology adoption, but numerous factors are slowing progress.

Hospitals could gain millions of dollars in Medicare payments after a Texas court vacated a 2023 regulation on disproportionate-share payments.

Allina Health is opening a major surgical and critical care center and pursuing a merger with Sutter Health to expand capacity and meet rising demand.

Healthcare construction and competition are increasing as more states narrow or repeal certificate of need laws.

The 2026 Modern Healthcare Hospital Systems Survey shows hospitals are preparing for an increase in uncompensated care amid federal policy changes.

Private equity activity in healthcare is slowing as states expand transaction review laws and challenge deal structures.

MD Anderson President Dr. Peter Pisters will retire at the end of September after nine years leading the cancer center.

Sanford Health agreed to spend $600 million on North Memorial Health's facilities over 10 years.

Health systems are spending millions on AI, robotics and infrastructure upgrades as they seek lower costs, safer care and more efficient operations.

Sanford Health and North Memorial Health signed a definitive agreement to merge in May.