M&A
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Northwell CEO Michael Dowling to Step Aside
Dowling led the transition from a network of Long Island-based hospitals into one of the nation's 10 largest health systems.
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How OHSU, Legacy Health Merger Fell Apart
Financial challenges for the health systems and pushback from detractors of the deal contributed to its demise.
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Digital Health Funding Hits $3B in Q1, Remains Steady in Uncertain Environment
A new report reveals how digital health companies are attempting to take advantage of market shifts to get ahead of...
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Judge Approves Closure of Crozer Health, Ending 'Mismanagement' of Hospitals
An alternate resolution couldn't be reached in the back-and-forth saga of the distressed health system.
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Market Volatility Cools Hospital M&A Momentum in Q1
New analysis reveals that organizations are holding off on dealmaking amid an uncertain economic environment.
HLM Cover Stories
Bigger Isn't Better. Why Hospital Mega-Mergers Aren't Working Anymore
Large hospital consolidations have always had consequences for the public, but they've started to overburden acquiring health systems as well,...
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Ascension Sheds Hospitals, Beacon Health System Expands Reach in Michigan Through Sale
Four hospitals will transfer to the Indiana-based nonprofit while Ascension persists with its divestitures.
Payer
IN Lawmakers Seek to Forbid Hospital Monopolies, but One Merger Fight Remains
Indiana is among the latest states reconsidering Certificate of Public Advantage laws that greenlight hospital monopolies.
CEO
Community Health Systems' Earnings Hampered by Rising Costs, Divestitures
The fourth quarter marked another period of financial struggle for the health system.
CEO
Why Private Equity Healthcare Dealmaking Is Expected to Rise in 2025
New analysis identifies private equity investment trends in the industry and how a changing environment could spur an increased pace.
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Walgreens on Verge of $10B Deal with Sycamore Partners to Go Private
The drugstore chain is reportedly nearing a sale to the private equity firm that could lead to a breakup of...
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Hospitals Facing High Occupancy, Could Experience Bed Shortage by 2032
Changes in the hospitalization rate or staffed hospital bed supply are needed to avoid reaching concerning thresholds, a new study...