The deal is subject to state regulatory approval, and comes as California officials are taking a keen interest in health industry consolidation, especially in the northern regions of the state.

CFO Michael Cheek discusses how joining CHRISTUS Health System improved the system's cash flow, liquidity, and operational outlook. 

A UPMC program that helps patients "prehabilitate" in preparation for elective surgery is helping reduce postoperative mortality, complications, readmissions, and longer ICU stays. 

A not-for-profit health system in Florida is launching its own Medicare Advantage plan. The local market has plenty of competition but the system sees the health plan as the right move.

A difficult experience with the healthcare system inspired one nurse leader to improve patient experience through patient- and family-centered care.

While retailers are positioned as corporate disruptors to healthcare, an interesting aspect to these recent developments has been the willingness of insurers to merge with them.