healthcare industry trends

July partnerships show hospitals aligning without ownership change

Four July health system deals tracked by Becker's, and a McDermott Will & Schulte analysis, point the same way: alliances and joint authorities, not buyouts.

Two Radiology Deals Signal Focus on Coverage, Not Scanners

Radiology Business reports that Colorado Imaging Associates and TRA formed Affiliated Radiology, while Align Capital agreed to buy Heritage Imaging.

Health systems are spending big on EHRs and AI while governance gaps widen

Epic projects running into nine figures, AI reimbursement still unresolved, and most hospitals without dedicated AI testing platforms shape today's health IT landscape.

Clinical AI, specialty pharmacy, and consolidation: what's reshaping healthcare operations right now

Nurses are co-designing AI tools, OpenAI is pitching hospitals directly, and specialty pharmacy M&A is accelerating. Here's what it means for health system oper

CooperCompanies Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

First quarter 2026 revenue of $1.024 billion, up 6%, or up 3% organically, from last year's first quarter.

Achieving Organizational Excellence is Possible by Promoting Employee Health and Mindfulness

Leaders who invest in employee wellness unlock a competitive advantage that directly impacts organizational performance and bottom-line results

Collecting Healthcare Debt in Highly Regulated Conditions

Healthcare providers must navigate a complex web of regulatory changes while pursuing outstanding patient balances

The Impact of Consolidation in the Healthcare Space

Market consolidation is reshaping how healthcare providers serve patients and compete for resources in an increasingly pressured landscape

Discussing the Void in the Nursing Community

More than 100,000 nurses have left the workforce in two years, and the exodus is accelerating as healthcare systems struggle to retain talent