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Health tech startups compete for funding at Saint Francis
On Wednesday, three local companies split $75,000 in prize money for coming up with innovative solutions to Oklahoma's healthcare challenges.
2026 CHOC Let's Talk: Mental Health Luncheon Raises $1.38Million for Pediatric Mental Healthcare
Now in its fourth year, the luncheon featured an inspiring keynote from pioneering ballerina Misty Copeland.
Erin Gillaspie, M.D. M.P.H., Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Chief of Thoracic Surgery - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 28, 2026 – Erin Gillaspie, M.D., M.P.H., has joined Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care as chief of thoracic surgery. Dr. Gillaspie is dual […]
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Baptist Health South Florida to 2026 Best Workplaces for Women List - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 28, 2026 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named Baptist Health South Florida to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™. This year, Baptist Health ranked […]
A researcher who tracked every healthcare merger since 2000 says they're driving up costs
Minnesota is quickly becoming the land of healthcare mergers, with four potential deals announced this year. Yale University professor Zack Cooper joined Minnesota Now for a closer look at nationwide consolidation in healthcare.
Healthcare Trust Institute Adds Todd Strategy Group for Lobbying
Healthcare Trust Institute adds Todd Strategy Group as a third outside lobbying firm for health issues. Read the Oct. 25 filing details and why it matters.
Baptist Health Foundation Celebrates Philanthropic Generosity and Healthcare Excellence at The Grand Gala 2026 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
$4.7 Million Raised To Support Extraordinary Patient Care, Research and Innovation at Baptist Health October 27, 2026 – Baptist Health Foundation held its 2026 Grand Gala Saturday, October 24 the Loews […]
OSF Keynote: Human Connection in AI Health Care
Microsoft’s Healthcare Innovation Lab founder warns that compassion must remain central as AI use advances.
Looming Medicaid cuts will increase burden for Colorado patients, advocates say
Patients and family members who rely on Medicaid fear impending cuts to public healthcare coverage under federal policy changes.
Catholic Health names Frank Kurre president and CEO
Catholic Health has named Frank Kurre as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2027. Kurre, a Catholic deacon with extensive healthcare leadership experience, will guide the Long Island-based health system, which generates $4.5 billion in annual revenue and employs 18,000 staff across multiple care services.
Oregon OSHA’s New Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Rules Take Effect January 1, 2027
In response to the Oregon Legislature’s enactment of Senate Bill 537, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA) has now finalized its new workplace violence prevention rules for healthcare employers.
UNCG Students Expand Mental Health Support in Rural North Carolina
Six UNCG social work and psychology students are expanding mental health support in Rockingham County while gaining the experience and community connections that can lead to careers in rural healthcare.
Idaho to receive another $186 million in federal grant to improve rural health access
Idaho is slated to receive another approximately $186 million grant in the second year of the five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The state awarded all of its first $186 million to organizations statewide for projects meant to improve access and services for rural and tribal healthcare systems, according to a press release from Idaho […]
GE HealthCare shares jump on strong results, raised outlook
GE HealthCare exceeded its expectations in the third quarter with organic revenue growth of 6.2%.
UTC’s Meagan Oslund earns national Mobile Health Clinics Innovation Award
Dr. Meagan Oslund, an occupational therapist who helps lead the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Nursing’s MobileMOC, has received the 2026 Mobile Health Clinics Innovation Award from the Mobile Healthcare Association (MHA).
Rural hospital chain Quorum Health nears $1.3B bond sale
Quorum Health operates 11 hospitals in nine states including New Mexico, California and Oregon.
Dassault Systèmes Completes ArisGlobal Acquisition to Expand Life Sciences AI Platform
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Oct. 28, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes today announced it has completed the acquisition of ArisGlobal and is now uniting its Life Sciences and Healthcare capabilities into a unified AI platform that connects science, medicine and patients. The milestones advance its ambition to improve people’s lives by empowering faster drug discovery, better therapies and […]
Women’s health the focus of upcoming Hartford HealthCare wellness event
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Women’s health is the focus of an upcoming wellness event Thursday. The event will bring together three medical specialists for an important conversation about the h…
Healthcare Workers in Ontario, Canada, Vote to Unionize - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
Healthcare Workers in Ontario, Canada, Unionize
FoundCare Hosts Free Health Enrollment Fairs in Palms Springs and Riviera Beach to Connect Residents with Affordable Coverage and Community Resources - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Events to Feature Free Enrollment Assistance, Community Partners, Family Activities and Special Guest Roberto Martino October 28, 2026 – FoundCare, in partnership with Florida Blue and Trucordia, invites Palm Beach […]
Cheyenne Jackson isn't only actor a 'job away' from losing healthcare
Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.
Cheyenne Jackson isn't only actor a 'job away' from losing healthcare
Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.
Florida Blue Foundation awards grants to strengthen mental health support in Florida communities - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 27, 2026 – As October marks National Depression Awareness Month and a renewed focus on mental health, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of […]
Is Costco the next healthcare disrupter?
Its warehouse brand is built on trust, and that trust may be the edge it needs to move into Medicare coverage.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Partner on Children’s Needs
In recent years, children in the United States have faced high rates of preterm birth, chronic health conditions, and mental health crises. Addressing the vital issue of children’s health requires coordinated strategies involving healthcare providers, health plans, and government agencies.
Vantive announces $100 million investment in Mountain Home facility
Vantive, a vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy of kidney care innovation, announced Tuesday (Oct. 27) a new $100 million investment to expand its operations in Mountain Home....
Parkview Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare
Parkview Health has signed an agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare, a leading provider of shared services that strengthen the operational and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and …
NJ’s low-cost health clinics see rising demand as insurance gaps widen
NJ’s free or low-cost healthcare clinics will be even more important as the impact of federal funding cuts takes hold, advocates say.
On WV’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Peak Health enters, Caresource exits
A new health insurance company will join West Virginia’s health insurance marketplace for 2027, as another company exits.
Centene, Elevance, Oscar expand ACA footprints as others retreat
Far more counties have only one or two health insurance exchange carriers offering plans for 2027.
UK HealthCare partners with community health providers to expand women’s health services in rural Kentucky
UK HealthCare brings vital women’s health care closer to home across rural Kentucky.
Sand, Lahn call for increasing mental healthcare access, Medicaid oversight in debate
Iowa gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn met for their final debate before Nov. 3, 2026 in Cedar Rapids Tuesday.
Long COVID burden in healthcare workers: a 12-month survey of 771 cases
Scientific Reports - Long COVID burden in healthcare workers: a 12-month survey of 771 cases
Coalinga College partnership creates direct pathway from classroom to healthcare careers
Students at Coalinga College are getting hands-on healthcare training and a direct connection to potential employers thanks to a partnership.
US Health Chief RFK Jr Faces Widespread Rebuke Over His Anti-Arab Remarks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced widespread rebuke from civil rights groups, healthcare advocates and Democrats on Tuesday over his anti-Arab comments that the Council on American-Islamic Relations cast as "a textbook display of ...
This Open Enrollment Period, ACA Marketplace Enrollees Face Higher Premiums, More Eligibility Restrictions
Everyone’s situation is unique, and people should visit HealthCare.gov or their state-based marketplace to compare plans and see if they qualify for financial help.
UC San Diego receives major grant to secure healthcare cybersecurity
The University of California San Diego Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity has received an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to lead the Preventative Assessment and Network Analysis of Cyber Essential Abilities for Health (PANACEA-H) project in collaboration with the American Hospital Association (AHA), the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota.
Vital Skills: Upskilling Genie Code with Healthcare and Life Sciences skills
The blog highlights what Vital Skills, a skill library built by Databricks industry experts, can do for analytical and scientific development with Genie Code. We explain the development and evaluation process, highlight some specific skills, and show how customers can find and use these skills.
Republicans laud feds for awarding Florida $193.7M for rural healthcare
Florida has been awarded $193.7 million in federal funds to support telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine for rural areas in Florida, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced. The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is made […]
HCA Healthcare tops Q3 expectations on strong demand, but warns of persistent payer mix issues
HCA Healthcare’s earnings landed above internal and analyst expectations for the third quarter as accelerated volume growth and cost reductions blunted a weakening payer mix. | The country's largest for-profit health system opened up earnings season with strong numbers, but outlined ongoing and future headwinds that checked investor enthusiasm.
BOOK EXCERPT: Anonymous Health Executive Shares 3 Axes of Behavioral Health Economics
Unlike most of healthcare, behavioral health is not an episodic business. Most of healthcare produces revenue in discrete intervals. A
BOOK EXCERPT: Anonymous Health Executive Shares 3 Axes of Behavioral Health Economics
Unlike most of healthcare, behavioral health is not an episodic business. Most of healthcare produces revenue in discrete intervals. A
How Clinica Esperanza’s ‘Navegantes’ Are Bridging Rhode Island’s Healthcare Gap for Latino Patients
Seven years ago, Jaqueline Medrano received an email about a free clinic in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers. Medrano, a first-generation undergraduate student at the time, said the email was a …
Nearly half of AAPI women lack a reproductive health provider, survey finds
A survey of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women and gender-expansive people found nearly half of respondents don’t have a reproductive healthcare provider and more than half don’t know how far they would need to travel for abortion care.
OhioHealth Partners With Columbus NWSL 2028
OhioHealth will serve as Columbus NWSL 2028’s official healthcare provider and naming rights partner for the new OhioHealth Training Grounds.
Children’s Nebraska looking for more schools to join Virtual School Health program, connect students with healthcare
Children’s Nebraska, which is the only children’s hospital in Nebraska, has a Virtual School Health program to help connect students with healthcare.
Centene reports early Medicare Advantage rebound
Centene said lower-than-expected medical costs put its Medicare Advantage business on track to break even in 2026, a year earlier than planned.
Panel: Michigan healthcare costs are rising, complicated, but still fixable
A doctor, two researchers and a hospital leader sat down to untangle the complexities of soaring healthcare costs at the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The conclusion: Michigan can do this.
Q&A with Bob Harvie
The PA-1 Democratic congressional candidate talks healthcare, affordability and government accountability
HHS Launches Coordinated Effort to Strengthen Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
HHS, through the Office on Women’s Health announced coordinated efforts with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and DenseBreast-info.org to strengthen breast cancer screening.
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) Helped Drive Madison Small Cap Fund’s Healthcare Outperformance in Q3 2026
Madison Investments, an investment advisor, released its “Madison Small Cap Fund” Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund outperformed its small-cap benchmarks during the third quarter of 2026, despite a challenging environment for quality-focused investors as speculative AI-related stocks retreated, inflation remained persistent, and rising bond yields […]
Docs: Healthcare worker charged with sexual battery after allegedly forcing himself on patients
A man working at a health care facility has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual battery after he allegedly forced sexual contact with patients, according to court documents.
Acentra Health Names Mihriban Brickner as Senior Vice President of Operations
Experienced healthcare operations leader will drive company's key Integrated Health Solutions initiatives and support clients Mihriban Brickner Acentra Health SVP Operations Acentra Health Names Mihriban Brickner as Senior Vice President of Operations. Experienced healthcare operations leader will drive company's key Integrated Health Solutions initiatives and support clients. MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions company dedicated to ac
State employees, retirees blew through $1.3 billion in healthcare costs, ended year in deficit
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Contrary Collective Receives Women's Business Enterprise Certification
The Missouri Office of Administration has certified Contrary Collective, a woman-owned creative partner for healthcare and life sciences brands, as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification formally recognizes Contrary Collective as a woman-owned business and may help the agency qualify for opportunities with organizations that prioritize supplier diversity.
Data Breach Announced by NorthShore Health Centers
NorthShore Health Centers, a nonprofit healthcare provider serving patients in Porter, Lake, La Porte, and Jasper Counties in Northwest Indiana, has A data privacy incident has been announced by NorthShore Health Centers in Northwest Indiana. The incident appears to have involved the theft of patient data. The scale of the data breach has yet to be determined.
The US urgently needs more bilingual healthcare workers. This clinic might have the solution
In New Mexico, where a shortage is acute, Casa de Salud trains college and high-school health apprentices who understand the communities they serve
NationsBenefits Expands Member Access to Health Benefits Across Costco Stores Nationwide
PLANTATION, Fla., October 27, 2026--NationsBenefits, the leading healthcare fintech and benefit outcomes company, today announced a nationwide retail integration with Costco Wholesale to roll out its proprietary Basket Adjudication Service (BAS). Through this integration, health plan members with a NationsBenefits Flex Card can now redeem their benefits at more than 600 participating Costco Wholesale warehouses across the United States.
Why are Meta and TikTok censoring women’s health content?
OPINION: Thanks to the way their algorithms work, censorship or suppression of women’s healthcare information on social media networks is the norm.
Health systems tap energy-as-a-service to ease financial pressure
More health systems are signing energy-as-a-service deals to modernize aging power plants, reduce capital strain and shift resources toward patient care.
Inside the new NYU Langone CEO’s plans for growth
NYU Langone is planning to build a multibillion-dollar academic medical center on Long Island.
Why AI legal liability should be a red flag for health systems
Legal experts say health systems need to be proactive about AI-related legal risks.
How NY hospital mergers increase health care prices for patients
Half of New York's hospitals underwent at least one merger between 2009 and 2024, according to a study by the Community Service Society of New York.
Marquette City Commission makes decision on public healthcare costs
The public act puts a cap on how much public employers can pay towards workers healthcare.
Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
Healthcare drives Arizona’s job growth, but can employers keep up?
Healthcare is providing much of the state’s job growth, but employers need workers and money to keep expanding. Medicaid cuts aren't helping.
Block Announces Healthcare Initiatives, Calls Foulkes’ Claims False
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JMU breaks ground on healthcare education building
James Madison University is breaking ground on a new building designed to expand health care education, research and clinical services.
Healthcare providers already see patient stress over looming Medicaid work requirements
Providers say work requirements, which go into effect for some Medicaid recipients, do not align with reality for many patients.
Cook County Public Health Reminds Families to Get Their Children Tested for Lead - Cook County Department of Public Health
In recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31, Cook County Department of Public Health is bringing increased attention to Illinois’ new universal childhood blood lead testing law and lead dangers. The new state lead testing requirements, which took effect July 1, 2026, require all children to receive blood lead tests at ages 12 months and 24 months, regardless of where they live. Also, children 6 years old and younger must receive a lead exposure risk assessment through a questionnaire administered by a healthcare provider.
MU Health Care to buy Summit Pharmacy in Holts Summit
The health system has signed an agreement to purchase Summit Pharmacy at 140 Northstar Drive, with the transaction expected to be finalized in December.
Inside the confidential contest to lead Vermont’s most powerful healthcare regulator
The Green Mountain Care Board has become one of the most influential forces on how Vermont hospitals make and spend their money. Now, it’s in need of a new leader.
Punahou Alumni Healthcare Spotlight Connects Students with Industry Professionals
Punahou hosted its 11th annual Alumni Healthcare Spotlight on October 14, bringing together alumni healthcare professionals and current students. A student committee helped plan the event over the last several months. The evening kicked off with a keynote address in Cornuelle Hall by Dr. Sam Shomaker, dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at University of Hawai’i. He was introduced by Punahou trustee Dr. Doug Kwock ’83. Student attendees then pivoted to small-group breakout sessions, where they […]
N.C. State Health Plan warns of low cash balance
The N.C. State Health Plan’s board is meeting Tuesday to address what it calls a “historically low cash balance" and wants to dip into a reserve fund to help boost its solvency for the rest of this year.
JMU breaks ground on new health building, discusses urgent healthcare needs
JMU broke ground on a new Health and Behavioral Studies building after holding a forum to discuss strategies for addressing urgent healthcare needs across Virginia.
Pennsylvania House passes bill requiring AI disclosure in healthcare
If enacted, the legislation would require healthcare facilities, including imaging centers, to disclose their use of AI in clinical decision-making through website postings and written patient notifications, among other things.
HHS finalizes health IT rule cutting certification criteria
The HTI-5 final rule reduces requirements for developers participating in the ONC Health IT Certification Program.
NYC Health + Hospitals Recognized as a 2026 Wellbeing First Championship, Supporting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced it has been recognized by ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare as a 2026 Wellbeing First Champion. This is the
New Heart Hub opens in Grundy County, expanding access to healthcare
The American Heart Association is expanding access to heart health resources in rural Tennessee through a new Heart Hub at the Littell-Partin Center in Grundy C
Greenfield Community College secures grants for new healthcare programs
Greenfield Community College has secured multiple grants to expand its healthcare training programs, including a new behavioral health apprenticeship and support for nursing assistant, phlebotomy, and midwife certifications.
EMT training program opens new path to healthcare careers
MSU Denver, Denver Health partnership makes it easier to turn emergency medical training into college credit
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal
Bon Secours Mercy Health is acquiring a majority share in healthcare services company Surgery Partners in a take-private deal valuing the acquiree at $5.7 billion, the organizations announced Monda | The pending deal values the short-stay surgical platform at $5.7 billion, and is the latest example of large health systems' push to build out their ambulatory networks.
AGFA HealthCare Selected by Infirmary Health to Modernize Imaging Across Its Health System
Enterprise Imaging Cloud investment advances Infirmary Health's strategy to modernize imaging, simplify radiology workflows and create a scalable foundation for continued growth.CARLSTADT, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Infirmary Health has selected Enterprise Imaging Cloud (SaaS) to modernize its radiology imaging environment and establish a foundation for a broader Enterprise Imaging strategy across the health system.
These are Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies for 2026
Crain's exclusive ranking reveals the Chicago-area companies developing patented innovations in technology, healthcare, manufacturing and more.
Suki Secures $90 Million | Confido Health Expands Agentic Operating Platform
Check out today's featured companies who have recently raised a round of funding, and be sure to check out the full list of past healthcare IT fundings.
Michigan Health Care Workers Become Teamsters
(CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich.) – Two groups of health care workers at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs in Cedar Springs, Mich., overwhelmingly voted to join Team
Walmart taps startup General Medicine to expand Better Care Services
Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace. | Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace.
Rezilient Health Appoints Lisa Ness as Chief Revenue Officer
Rezilient Health announced today that Lisa Ness, MBA, RD, CDE, has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Ness brings more than 30 years of healthcare industry experience, including executive leadership roles at QuadMed, CareATC and Proactive MD. In her new role, she will lead Rezilient's commercial growth strategy as the company expands its relationships with self-funded employers, brokers and health systems nationwide.
New Allied Health Concentration Fuses Healthcare Delivery with Emerging Technologies
The new Digital Health and Technology concentration gives UConn students firsthand experience with the tools transforming modern healthcare and build skills ...
Golden celebration: Riverview Health Foundation commemorates 50th anniversary
What began in 1976 as a community effort to raise funds for equipment and hospital needs has evolved into a foundation that is set to have raised more than $19 million for local healthcare by the end of this year. The Riverview Health Foundation commemorated its 50th anniversary during an Oct. 2
A progress report on Aetna's efforts to bridge trust gaps with providers
Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access. | Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access.
To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs
New funding will expand a program that shares childcare costs among employers, families and the state. But finding available care still presents a challenge for many families.
Schools Wrestle With Exploding Health Costs: 'Medical Inflation Is Crushing Us'
School districts face a dilemma as healthcare costs surge, but they're getting creative.
What to expect from the 2027 Medicare outpatient pay final rules
Medicare payment rules for outpatient care are due within days.
Inside the Trump Administration's Dismantling of a Health Care Research Office
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has few remaining grant officers and has redirected millions in taxpayer dollars without telling Congress.
How Beacon Health System Closed an 8,000-Patient Care Gap in Under Eight Weeks
Beacon Health System used agentic AI to reach 8,000 overdue patients, improve colorectal cancer screening and generate measurable ROI.