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Some hospices saw daily patient census rise 50% in the 18 to 36 months after rebranding
Some hospice clients saw daily census rise 50% within 18 to 36 months of a rebrand. Expanding service lines is the biggest driver, a marketer says.
Rock Health: $7.4B went into digital health in H1 2026, and 20 rounds took 45%
Rock Health counted $7.4B across 244 U.S. digital health deals in H1 2026. The data shows funding concentration, with 20 rounds taking 45% of dollars.
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.
Health IT spending, AI gaps, and Epic price tags signal a volatile 2026 for hospital CIOs
Children's Minnesota's $175M Epic transition, AI testing gaps, and CIO career moves highlight the operational pressures facing hospital IT in 2026.
TSP: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah
Meet Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, a nursing leader advancing global health equity through diaspora engagement, preventive care, and innovation.
Digital health VC hits $7.4B in H1 2026 as AI agents, chronic care, and workforce tools capture mega-deal capital
Digital health venture funding reached $7.4B in H1 2026, driven by AI agent platforms and chronic care tools drawing $100M-plus rounds.
Pharma M&A surges on a single day: KKR's $5.7B Integer deal, Curium's up-to-$8B Lantheus bid, and reports of AstraZeneca-Bristol Myers talks send AstraZeneca shares down 7%
Three major deals landed in pharma and medtech on August 3, revealing a bifurcated M&A market where mid-market buyouts close while megamergers stall.
Digital health AI investment hits $7.4B in H1 2026 as CMS, hospitals, and startups all accelerate adoption
From a new CMS technology office to a $1.7B cancer-tech acquisition, the first half of 2026 shows enterprise-scale commitment to healthcare AI.
AI agents for patient care draw $335 million in a single month as health tech investment accelerates
Four health tech companies closed major funding rounds in June 2026, with AI agent platforms for scheduling, chronic care, and home health leading the pack.
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
Digital health enters a recalibration phase as ROI pressure reshapes procurement and AI workflows
Holland & Knight's mid-2026 healthcare trend report flags a sector-wide shift toward measurable outcomes, tighter AI governance, and chronic disease management.
Health tech's next phase: AI partnerships, virtual care wins, and the push for real interoperability
From AI agent integrations to virtual nursing wins and CMS interoperability mandates, health tech's mid-2026 moment is defined by execution.
Healthcare’s 2026 Reality: Growing Workforce Gaps, Tiered Access, and the Rise of AI Support
Healthcare systems are entering 2026 under mounting pressure. A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages—highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million this year alone. The stakes are no longer theoretical: delays in care, limited specialist access, and widening disparities are…
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.
HealthSearch Partners’ Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley Urge New CEOs to Listen First, Diagnose Early, and Lead with Purpose in the First 90 Days
CEO turnover across U.S. hospitals is accelerating. Hospitals and health systems announced 146 CEO changes in 2023—a 42 percent increase over the 103 exits recorded in 2022, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. As more leaders transition into new roles, the importance of making a good first impression has intensified. The early…
2025’s Hottest Healthcare Trends with David Willis, Principal with ECG
Healthcare leaders must navigate workforce shortages and deferred investments while seizing new opportunities in a rapidly shifting industry landscape

ROI Value in the Real World
Healthcare leaders must align on ROI metrics early or risk misalignment between technology investments and actual business outcomes
2024 Year in Review and 2025 Trends: Insights from the Modular Building Institute
Industry leaders reveal how modular construction tripled its market share in seven years and where growth accelerates next
Improving Outcomes and Lowering the Cost of Care
Healthcare leaders are discovering that smarter data use and technology investments hold the key to delivering quality care at sustainable costs
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
With Walmart Health Shuttering Its Doors, Retail Healthcare Has to Rethink Its Role & Strategy in Primary Care
The collapse of big-box health ambitions forces the retail sector to reassess what primary care actually means in a competitive marketplace
Amend & Progress: Exploring Four Perspectives in 2024 and Beyond
Four key trends are reshaping how organizations approach content strategy, AI adoption, and technology decisions in 2024
Collecting Healthcare Debt in Highly Regulated Conditions
Healthcare providers must navigate a complex web of regulatory changes while pursuing outstanding patient balances
ELLKAY Leads the Charge at CHIME Fall Forum 2023: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT leaders gathered to debate digital transformation priorities while one vendor demonstrated how to move those conversations into actionable innovat
The Entrepreneurial Journey That Led to the Creation and Rapid Rise of Xperience CBD
How one founder's personal health struggle sparked a multi-million dollar venture in just eight weeks
Game-Changing Solutions for the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industry
Innovative strategies for security and collaboration are reshaping how life sciences companies optimize their operational spaces
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
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