Caroline Hudson

An S&P Global Ratings report published this week said changes from the latest “red wave” are likely to create a negative impact for healthcare.

CVS said the closures will help support future growth plans.

Cone Health is the second health system to join Risant, which plans to acquire a few more systems in the coming years.

The transaction grows Northwest Healthcare's network across the Tucson, Arizona, area to more than 80 care sites.

Franklin, Tennessee-headquartered Community Health Systems said it is evaluating future options for the facilities.

Securing the Rhode Island Department of Health's approval was the final state regulatory hurdle.

High-acuity patients often lead to increased expenses for providers, given the specialized clinicians and equipment needed to treat them.

The proposed deal, which involves two hospitals, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

Clinicians from University of Utah Health will be integrated into five CommonSpirit Health hospitals.

Dr. Darryl Elmouchi will replace current Providence COO Erik Wexler, who will become president and CEO at the nonprofit system Jan. 1.

CVS Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sreekanth Chaguturu will take over as president of healthcare delivery following Mike Pykosz's departure.

The digital consortium aims to create technology solutions and possibly spin off companies to improve care delivery.

The new structure is expected to be in place by January, according to a spokesperson for the Indianapolis-based health system.

The health system restructured its organization from seven regional divisions into three, shrinking its executive team and streamlining some functions.

Retailers' investments have ranged from strategic pivots for existing clinics to multibillion-dollar acquisitions of primary care providers.