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They are invaluable institutions in their communities, and many could disappear, analysts say.

Penn Medicine has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Doylestown Health, a provider in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Hospitals are seeing better margins and are getting labor costs under control, but labor expenses remain high and some providers are struggling mightily.

Pediatric facilities still face a challenging environment, according to Fitch Ratings.

The MetroHealth System’s board announced it was terminating Dr. Airica Steed while on a leave of absence. Her lawyer says she was ‘blindsided’ by the system’s action and is weighing all options.

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The head of the Hospital Sisters Health System says rising costs and inadequate reimbursements are leading to the closure of rural hospitals.

The pediatric health system unveiled its newest hospital this week, and construction continues on another new acute care facility.

The McLaren Health Care system says disruptions to computer systems are the result of a cyberattack. The system also suffered an attack last fall.

Community Health Services is selling the facilities to WoodBridge Healthcare in a $120 million deal. Pennsylvania officials expressed optimism about the sale.

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MyMichigan Health has purchased the facilities, along with a surgery center and associated physician practices, from Ascension Michigan.

Orlando Health has agreed to purchase the facilities from Tenet Healthcare Corp., the company says.

Jefferson Health has acquired the Lehigh Valley Health Network, creating one of the larger nonprofit hospital systems in America. The merged system operates more than 30 hospitals.

The president of VCU Medical Center is leaving to join Memorial Hermann, and other leaders take new roles.

Financial distress, value-based care, and digital healthcare services are some of the forces driving deals.

To navigate the integration process successfully, healthcare executives must take steps to best align their people with the vision for the newly combined organization.

Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal.

The CDC has warned providers of a ‘critical shortage’ of the bottles. Health systems are devising contingencies to reduce blood cultures and preserve their supplies.

The high court ruled that judges no longer have to defer to federal agencies in interpreting laws. Some worry that regulators will lose power to protect the public, but hospitals may pursue new legal challenges.

Prime Healthcare has reached a deal to buy Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois. Ascension has been selling some facilities as it looks to improve its financial position.

Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care.

The shortage of these critical professionals is often overlooked, but it can be addressed.

Many providers are seeing better operating margins than a year ago, but some are facing significant difficulties.