The American Hospital Association criticized one component of the plan.

Democrats are pushing for a Medicare program that would cover all Americans, a change that would rattle the healthcare industry. Uncertainty over how quickly to proceed may slow their efforts.

The IPPS proposal calls for greater price transparency from hospital providers.

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

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.

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