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Two Ballad Health hospitals at risk of closure
Two Ballad Health hospitals are at risk of closure, according to a new report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Healthcare.According to the report, Dickenso
7 of the best back braces for easing lower back pain, recommended by healthcare experts
To find the best back brace for lower back pain, I asked healthcare professionals to share the models they recommend for delivering comfort, support and stability to the spine.
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO says health care reckoning coming for small businesses
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO Brian Calley says the rising cost of employee healthcare is the looming giant for employers.
Klinic Raises $24M for Behavioral Health, Speciality Provider Enablement Platform
Frisco, Texas-based Klinic Inc. has raised $24 million. The company offers a digital enablement platform, akin to Shopify for independent healthcare
UC Irvine study finds folic acid access gaps that may increase birth defects risks
Insurance coverage, healthcare access influence whether women get required amounts
3 Southern Ohio VA facilities go live on Oracle Health EHR
Before logging on to the long-awaited electronic health record system, employees at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center were reportedly "tense, but ready."
UnitedHealthcare’s lactation billing feud, and fake strokes
The biggest U.S. health insurer is changing how it pays for lactation counseling, and it could cut payment for many providers.
Healthcare Highlights in the New State Budget - Empire Center for Public Policy
Governor Hochul's focus on affordability seems to have skipped over the healthcare portions of the new state budget.
Stepful banks $55M to scale AI-powered medical training to boost the workforce pipeline
Healthcare staffing shortages are a near-universal problem for healthcare providers. | The company currently works with more than 35 major healthcare systems and has graduated over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers since its founding.
open 42-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in South Point, Ohio
PAM Health, a leading national healthcare provider, in partnership with regional healthcare leader Marshall Health Network, announced plans to open a 42-bed physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital in South Point, Ohio. This location will be PAM Health’s third hospital in Ohio, joining PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miamisburg and PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Miamisburg. Located at 510 Commerce Lane in South Point, Ohio, the hospital is expected to open in October […]
Newsom targets undocumented Californians with healthcare cost increase
California is making it harder for undocumented people to get healthcare.
NJ ranks high in education, healthcare in annual report on child well-being
A new report says New Jersey ranks near the top nationwide for education and health, but most kids struggle with reading and math.
Main Line Health, United Healthcare contract dispute could leave 32,000 patients out-of-network later this month
The nonprofit health system's current UnitedHealthcare contracts for employer-sponsored insurance and Medicare Advantage plans expire June 30. The plans cover 32,000 Main Line patients.
GE HealthCare gets FDA OK for radiation treatment AI tool
GE HealthCare is putting its MIM imaging software to work to equip oncologists with more personalized planning advice to maximize, and minimize, radiation treatment.
Texas’ healthcare workforce has increased 123% in 30 years. State officials say it isn’t enough
Healthcare is the largest and fastest growing industry in Texas — but the workforce isn't growing fast enough to meet increasing demand. Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing.
Low pay plagues Congo health workers
MONGBWALU, Congo -- The front line is wearing thin in Congo's battle with the world's latest Ebola virus outbreak, as low pay adds to the fatigue plaguing the nation's healthcare workers, says one medical authority.
Bedside and beyond: WGU targets adults to fill region’s critical healthcare openings
Learn how WGU helps working adults build careers in nursing, health administration and health technology.
NC lawmakers eye more child welfare changes after Charlotte girl’s death exposes chronic gaps in the system
NC legislators grilled state and county child welfare officials, along with local law enforcement, in a hearing to find out what went wrong.
New Mayo–Microsoft collaboration may mean much for AI in healthcare
When Mayo Clinic and Microsoft announced last week that they’re partnering to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare, observers could see where Mayo’s expertise in advanced digital medicine would interest Microsoft. The Big Tech behemoth has not been coy about its healthcare ambitions.
Universal healthcare, Highway 126, politics in this week's letters
One letter writer urges action on Highway 126 safety, another discusses a visit to Kyiv in this week's letters.
Our health insurance network adds costs without adding value: Dr. Fieseher
Dr. Fieseher: A health insurance network is not the same as a healthcare system and Americans are paying the price in dollars and their health.
Hospital execs exhorted to lead the affordability movement from the front
The American Hospital Association is out with a set of strategies for making healthcare more affordable—not only within hospitals but also across U.S. healthcare as a whole. The gameplan walks hospital leaders through a number of actionable and achievable aims to which they can contribute.
Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June
Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses through June 7, including restaurants, childcare centers, healthcare providers, service firms
Area healthcare workers rally at ‘Health Cuts Kill’ demonstration
Speakers spoke out against cuts to medicare and medicaid, as well as other federal funding reductions that, they say, will have devastating impacts.
Ohio Medicaid Program Suspends 49 Home Health Providers Amid National Fraud Crackdown
As federal officials intensify scrutiny of Medicaid-funded home-based care, Ohio has become the latest state to take aggressive enforcement action against
Iowa Supreme Court blocks University of Iowa from repurposing Black science scholarship
A scholarship created to help Black students pursue careers in chemistry and the physical sciences is at the center of a new Iowa Supreme Court decision that bl
$13 Million Gift Creates Cedars-Sinai Holoman Health Equity
Learn more about the $13 million donation from Eric and Terri Holoman to Cedars-Sinai that will seek solutions to systemic lapses in equitable healthcare.
The Players Alliance announces 20-year sports business professional as new CEO
The Players Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of current and former professional baseball players aiming to “make the game more accessible through increased representation,” announced Friday the addition of Dr. Jamil Northcutt as executive director and CEO. He began his role in May, according to a release. Northcutt has spent
State Health Plan to vote on price hikes for older state workers, retirees
People on the Medicare Advantage version of the State Health Plan could soon face higher drug prices, copays and deductibles as the state struggles to pay for rising healthcare costs.
How ASUS Is Bringing AI into Healthcare Workflows
Move from pilot to production with ASUS AI Hub and NVIDIA NemoClaw. Deploy scalable, secure on-premises enterprise Agentic AI with robust data governance and custom knowledge RAG workflows.
WellSpan Health strikes strategic partnership with Philips to deploy, co-develop new healthcare tech
Community health system WellSpan Health inked a seven-year strategic alliance with Philips to drive advanced imaging technology across its network and co-develop new AI and tech tools. | WellSpan Health inked a seven-year strategic alliance with Philips to drive advanced imaging technology across its network and co-develop new healthcare technology.
Personal data on mental health patients stolen in provider group hack
In what’s being called a “data security incident,” Acadia Healthcare confirmed a compromised email account led to sensitive data on patients being accessed by hackers. The full number of victims is being tabulated.
Improving access to mental healthcare takes growing together
The future of mental healthcare depends not only on adding more services, but on building stronger community partnerships.
Millions of Kids Could Lose Insurance as GOP Healthcare Cuts Start To Bite
Big cuts to healthcare programs in the 2025 GOP budget law are creating an affordability crunch for many Americans: Higher health insurance premiums. Confusion about whom Medicaid will cover under the new rules. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explains how the changes could leave nearly 2 million children uninsured.
‘A calling’: Paid foster parents are changing outcomes for NC children
Crossnore President Brett Loftis, CEO Sarah Norris discuss professional foster parenting and its role in reforming NC’s child welfare system.
Hospitals Are Leading Efforts to Make Health Care More Affordable
Affordability is front and center in conversations across the country, as Americans feel pressure from the rising cost of living and policymakers search for solutions. Hospitals and health systems share their concerns because we see the impact of high costs every day on the patients and families we serve. Hospitals are not waiting to do their part. Across the nation, they are already implementing efforts to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, as well as providing solutions that could lower costs across the entire health care system.
Business briefs, June 5
Senators push CMS to reinstate nursing home ownership reporting requirements … New DOJ toolkit could turn EMTs, cops into nursing home watchdogs … Combatting racism in senior living and care requires ‘institutional courage’ to avoid status quo … CNA coverage declined, but few other staffing ramifications of COVID immunity … SNFs, aging Americans helping drive strong interest in healthcare property investment … Kendal launches comprehensive ‘brand evolution’
Latham & Watkins Advises Health Catalyst on Divestiture of Vitalware
Multidisciplinary team represents the healthcare intelligence company in the transaction to accelerate strategic transformation.
O.C. officials walk back claim of 'no leak' in chemical tank crisis
In response to questions from The Times, the O.C. Healthcare Agency said it did not dispute statements that vapors were released from the pressurized tank on May 21.
NM Health Care Authority announces $76M in federal rural healthcare funds
When fully implemented, the program aims to reduce long wait times, chronic disease risk factors and readmission rates to rural hospitals.
Sanford Health to hold Native Americans with Stethoscopes event
Sanford Health of Bemidji will host its annual Native Americans with Stethoscopes health care career exploration event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 24 Health Care Facilities in 16 Counties - Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General
HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 24 healthcare facilities in Allegheny, Armstrong, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lancaster, McKean, Mifflin, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Susquehanna, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to support the receipt of tobacco settlement funds before receiving reimbursement for uncompensated care,” Auditor General DeFoor said. The Tobacco Master Settlement […]
Epic et al. dismiss a defendant in patient-data lawsuit
SelfRx has been permanently dropped from a suit naming Health Gorilla and several of its customers after the defunct company's founder claimed retrieval of more than 100,000 medical records was unauthorized.
SGMC Health Welcomes Students to 2026 Volunteen Summer Program
SGMC Health has welcomed 71 high school students to its 2026 Volunteen Summer Program, continuing its commitment to fostering student engagement and community service while introducing participants to careers in healthcare.
Investing in health will spur D-FW economy, healthcare leaders say
At a Wednesday Dallas Regional Chamber Summit, healthcare leaders discussed pathways to closing a stark gap in health outcomes across Dallas, which they say would also boost the economy.
How Americans got hooked on “drive-thru” healthcare
When did getting a prescription start to feel like ordering at McDonald’s?
CT company sells one unit for $1.9B. It wants to focus on business it was founded on.
Under the terms of the deal, the company would receive $300 million at closing and additional payments over the next seven years.
The concerning underlying data that Everton must address next season
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)It does not require a deep dive to assess Everton’s areas for improvement next season, with the optics obvious for those who watched David Moyes’s men wi...
Advocates say feds' Medicaid work rule could make qualifying for healthcare needlessly hard
Advocates say stringent terms in the federal rule for implementing work requirements will make it more difficult even for people who qualify to remain covered by Medicaid.
Opinion | Alleged fraud by United Healthcare undermines trust in health system
Insurer accused of making patients appear sicker to inflate payments.
match.asia Launches Exit HealthCheck to Help SMEs Avoid Common M&A Deal Killers
Singapore, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many SME transactions fail before completion. Buyers and sellers may struggle to align on expectati...
Most and least expensive states for out-of-pocket healthcare spending
Utah, Virginia and California vs. Alaska, Oregon and Maine: Guess which trio’s residents spend the most on healthcare and which spend the least.
Nashville hemp businesses brace for impact as state THCA restrictions take effect July 1
A major change is coming to Tennessee’s hemp industry on July 1, and some business owners say they are preparing for an uncertain future.
Why AI is not the magic fix for healthcare
AI can improve healthcare efficiency, but systemic barriers and misaligned incentives remain the real problem.
Health Costs Jumping 18% For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses
Healthcare costs are rising 18% for small-and mid-sized businesses as employers grapple with a surge in inflation and medical expenses, a Morgan Health report shows.
Health Costs Jumping 18% For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses
Healthcare costs are rising 18% for small-and mid-sized businesses as employers grapple with a surge in inflation and medical expenses, a Morgan Health report shows.
WorkSource Fulton, Grady Health System partner for healthcare worker training investment
The funding is aimed at providing more skilled workers for industries in Fulton County, meeting the needs of businesses and residents alike.
Lilly, BioNTech Warn German Health Reforms Could Hurt Investment
Eli Lilly & Co. and BioNTech SE joined a growing chorus of drugmakers warning that proposed healthcare reforms in Germany risk undermining investment the country.
Honoring the life of Karen H. Huntsman
Huntsman Mental Health Institute honors Karen Haight Huntsman’s legacy of philanthropy, compassion, and enduring impact on health care and the University of Utah.
AI Startup Collate Raises $95 Million To Automate Life Sciences Paperwork
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at breakthroughs from ASCO, Harrison.ai's U.S. expansion, Clear's move into healthcare and more.
Study found canceled Medicaid pilot program saved in healthcare costs
NORTH CAROLINA — A pilot program designed to use Medicaid funds on non-medical needs — food, housing and transportation needs — was discontinued last year, but a study found it decreased healthcare…
Microsoft and Mayo Clinic partner to build healthcare AI model
Mayo Clinic will own the model, which will be trained on de-identified patient data and initially deployed for use by its clinicians
Mixed federal messages on drug checking leave North Carolina harm reduction programs in limbo
Public health workers say new restrictions on drug-checking supplies come as street drugs become more contaminated and unpredictable.
‘Cancer crisis’: Experts warn of impending global shortage of radiology professionals
Researchers project that the global healthcare workforce will need approximately 750,000 more radiologists by 2050.
Millions use chatbots for mental health. Accountability can’t wait.
Congress should ensure innovation aligns with the principles we expect in every corner of healthcare: safety, transparency, accountability and trust.
Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries ranked
Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories.
The Uncomfortable Truth MAHA Is Exposing About US Healthcare
Whether American healthcare reorganizes around prevention will be a test of the quality of its leadership.
Top 6 worries about healthcare AI among clinicians and patients in 2026
AI is now as much a part of U.S. healthcare as any other technology category in wide use across the sector. However, like no other technology, its role is “being actively shaped, not passively adopted” by clinicians and patients alike.
Massachusetts attorney general’s lawsuit alleges $100M fraud by UnitedHealthcare
AG claims insurer pursued “growth-at-all-costs.” United calls the litigation “meritless” and inaccurate.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services to layoff workers and discontinue some health plans
Presbyterian Hospital has announced the layoffs of 150 workers along with the discontinuation of most Medicare Advantage plans in 2027.
Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?
Healthcare is one of the few industries still powering job growth in America.
PA program launches Doctor of Medical Science degree - News
New degree program aims to advance healthcare leadership in state, region The Physician Assistant program in the College of Pharmacy… More on this post
AG: North Country Healthcare breached fiduciary duties, changes mandated
A monthslong review by the New Hampshire Department of Justice’s Charitable Trusts Unit has determined North Country Healthcare (NCH) breached its fiduciary duties when it fired Weeks Medical Center President
Joint Commission intros new voluntary AI responsibility certification
The program is designed to recognize hospitals and health systems for adopting and implementing artificial intelligence tools with sufficient governance, monitoring processes and education programs in place.
Health minister apologises for 12,000 missing referral letters
The letters went missing from the new electronic system which holds healthcare records.
Encompass: Health minister apologises for 12,000 missing referral letters
The letters went missing from the new electronic system which holds healthcare records.
Staff Spotlight: Anna Birk, Community Health Intern
Anna Birk, Community Health Intern This summer, The Health Collaborative has 3 incredible students joining us as interns! They each bring something unique to the organization and we were happy […]
Moved my family to 2 different countries; difficult parts surprised me
Our family moved abroad twice to different countries. We were surprised the biggest challenges involved housing and healthcare, not making friends.
NEA Business Notes: NYITCOM marks 10 years - Talk Business & Politics
In the early 2010s, a group of leaders from the education, healthcare and civic communities in Northeast Arkansas set out to help find a solution to the physician workforce shortage...
Orlando Health unveils plans for new hospital in Viera, Brevard County
Orlando Health plans to build a new hospital and medical office building in Brevard County, creating over 1,000 jobs and enhancing healthcare services.
Americans support universal maternal healthcare. Here’s what it could look like.
Today, maternal health outcomes are as disturbing and inequitable as they were more than a decade ago. This isn’t for lack of effort from advocates or
Dunlap unveils healthcare priorities
Dunlap’s healthcare plan also includes measures to protect abortion access and require “safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.”
Grady opens new 24-hour emergency department in Union City, expanding healthcare access in South Fulton
Scholar makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare & Science list in Asia
Hoang Minh Hieu Nguyen has been recognised for his contributions to and potential in healthcare and science in Asia.
Asia-Pacific has a healthcare access problem. But tech can get it back on track
Healthcare access in Asia-Pacific is undergoing a squeeze. Digital technologies can help ease the burden on demand, supply, cost and quality
Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya or countries in the European Union.
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy – June 2, 2026 – Thailand Enhanced Ebola Screening - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy – June 2, 2026 – Thailand Enhanced Ebola Screening Ebola Screening Location: International Ports of Entry, Thailand Event: Thailand has implemented Ebola disease-related screening and quarantine measures for travelers who stayed in or transited through Ebola disease-affected countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Effective May 27, 2026, travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or other neighboring countries with cross-border transmission will be screened by communicable disease control officers at the international port of entry in Thailand and could be subject to mandatory quarantine or self-isolation for at least 21 days. Failure to comply with quarantine or isolation orders may result in fines, imprisonment, or both under Thai law. Thailand currently has no confirmed Ebola cases but has implemented these measures following the World Health Organization’s Public Health Emergency declaration. For more information, contact Thailand’s Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422. Actions to Take: Follow directions from Thai authorities. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak Stay up to date with the latest CDC Travel Health Notices Review the CDC’s Ebola Disease: Current Situationand Ebola Disease Basics Prepare or update your personal emergency plan. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. If at risk for Ebola disease, alert your healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with Ebola disease to receive guidance prior to presenting for care. Continue to take malaria prophylaxis if recommended, as the symptoms of malaria can mimic symptoms of Ebola disease, leading to preventable health scares. Monitor your health for 21 days following travel if you traveled to an area experiencing an Ebola disease outbreak. If you are a U.S. citizen or national planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. Enroll and update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X . Visit state.gov and the U.S. Embassy in Thailand website. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bangkok Phone: +66 02-205-4000 Email: ACSBKK@state.gov https://th.usembassy.gov/ State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Thailand Country Information Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
Medically Tailored Meals Produce Better Health and Lower Costs
First statewide Medicaid analysis finds fewer hospitalizations and emergency visits—and lower healthcare costs—among meal recipients in Massachusetts
Hims & Hers Completes Acquisition of Eucalyptus, Advancing its Position as the World’s Largest Consumer Health Platform
The acquisition extends the company's leadership position across Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, with the scale to redefine healthcare for hundreds of millions of people Hims Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) has completed its acquisition of Eucalyptus, advancing its position as the world's largest consumer health platform. Building on the earlier acquisitions of ZAVA and Livewell , Hims Hers now has a leading presence across the US, UK, Australian, and Canadi
How We’re Reimagining The Future of Health for Hundreds of Millions of People
Today’s closing of our acquisition of Eucalyptus marks more than an expansion. It's the moment scale, local expertise, and technology converge to redefine healthcare for hundreds of millions of people
These are the best pill organizers for every need, according to healthcare experts
I spoke with healthcare experts and editors to find the best pill organizers. These models are designed for travel, seniors, supplements and prescriptions.
SGMC Health Wins Swaay.Health Award for Best Use of Social Media
SGMC Health has earned the 2026 Swaay.Health Award for Best Use of Social Media, standing out among healthcare organizations across the US,
National index tracks AI health care regulations as policy patchwork grows
As artificial intelligence rapidly enters health care, policymakers and health systems are struggling to keep pace with the implications for how the technology should be governed to ensure patient safety, ...
4As Rebrands Coalition for Healthcare Communication to 4As Health as Part of Next Chapter Strategy
The 4As, the leading U.S.-based advertising trade association serving more than 600 member agencies nationwide, today announced that its subsidiary, the Coalition for Healthcare Communication (CHC), will rebrand as 4As Health, effective immediately. 4As Health is a subsidiary of the 4As (American Association of Advertising Agencies), based in New York and led by Executive Director Jim Potter.
2026 L.A. County voter guide: Judges, healthcare tax, sheriff
Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.
Brooks senior develops national index tracking AI healthcare policy
As artificial intelligence reshapes health care, new questions are emerging about oversight, accountability, and patient safety. Brooks senior Will Moss ’26 developed the Health and AI Policy Index (HAPI), a public database designed to help policymakers, researchers, and health systems track emerging health care AI governance efforts.
National Healthcare Properties Provides Business Updates
Growing SHOP Acquisition PipelineAddition to the Russell 2000 and 3000 IndexesPresentation at Nareit’s REITweek 2026 Investor Conference NEW YORK, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP) (the “Company”), a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and investing in a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate, with an emphasis on providing senior housing to serve a growing elderly population in the United States, today
Enzo Health launches agentic EHR for home health agencies
Health tech startup Enzo Health rolled out an AI-native electronic health record (EHR) system designed for home healthcare agencies, touting it as an industry first. | With the platform, organizations can seamlessly run all operations, including intake, scheduling, visits, quality compliance, billing and visibility for patients, the company said.