Health Systems

A UC Health system-wide hypertension medication algorithm improved blood pressure control across tens of thousands of patients and was associated with estimated reductions in strokes, heart attacks and deaths.

$50M fuels Cleveland Clinic AI efforts, launching a "Digital Front Door" to guide patients to the right care, cut ER crowding and improve access.

New data from the Health Care Cost Institute shows that higher hospital prices and limited competition, not greater use of care, are the main reasons healthcare spending varies widely across U.S. metro areas.

Additionally, Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital is building a new cardiac catheterization laboratory with specialized electrophysiology equipment.

Lenox Hill Hospital’s controversial $2 billion redevelopment includes a new mental health clinic, a shorter tower, and expanded emergency, surgical, and maternity facilities.

A new report found that despite widespread AI adoption in U.S. health systems, many patients still struggle to access care due to gaps in communication, trust and care navigation.

Nearly half of patients skip care when costs are unclear. Although price estimates are improving, affordability and financial anxiety remain major barriers to accessing healthcare.

A new JAMA study compares the U.S. and South Korea, revealing sharper income-driven gaps in access, spending and outcomes, and why policy fixes matter.

Jefferson health and Ipendence Blue Cross are working together to improve early dementia detection and care coordination in primary care, helping patients receive support sooner and stay healthier at home

Results of a pragmatic clinical trial showed no statistical difference between a pharmacist-led intervention and usual care when it comes to hospital utilization. The results suggest targeting such efforts at a narrower group of patients with low medication adherence and literacy might be more effective.

A retrospective study found similar survival outcomes whether immunotherapy was started with the first chemotherapy cycle or delayed to later cycles in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

Prime Therapeutics’ IntegratedRx gives prescribers and pharmacists a shared, real-time view of patient records, improving patients’ experience and better outcomes.

Researchers found that patients who had a prescription sent to an outside pharmacy had 60% higher odds of not picking up a prescription.

Advocate Health, Tenet Health, Mass General Brigham, Trinity Health and the Mayo Clinic are among the hospital and health system organizations that spent more than $1 million on federal government lobbying in 2024, according to study published in JAMA Health Forum.

Employers are bypassing insurers and contracting directly with providers. Direct contracting is not new, but soaring healthcare costs and the weight of fiduciary responsibility are whetting employers’ appetites for this option.

Risant’s CEO, Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., discusses some of the early successes of bringing a set of Kaiser Permanente’s value-based care practices to Risant's health systems—Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania and Cone Health in North Carolina. Consistency and "systemness” are key.

The National Specialty Care Access Coalition aims to standardize care models, modernize reimbursement policies, and pilot programs in cardiology, neurology, and maternal-fetal medicine nationwide.

A new economic evaluation finds that pairing extended counseling with a brief course of nicotine replacement therapy offers the best value for health systems integrating smoking cessation into lung cancer screening.

Rural hospital study found text messaging intervention significantly improved medication adherence for heart failure patients, demonstrating that simple technology can reduce readmissions.

Ten Medicaid tech companies pledge over $600 million in support to help states meet new community engagement requirements and modernize eligibility systems.

Urgent care spending surges over 50% from 2018 to 2022, driven by increased visits, highlighting its vital role in healthcare access.

Proposed Medicare Advantage payment updates spark concern among insurers and investors, raising questions about risk adjustment and potential impacts on beneficiaries.

Physician groups prioritize patient care leadership and Medicaid reforms for 2026, addressing workforce challenges and public health issues in upcoming legislation.

CHOP partners with Soar Autism Center to enhance early autism care access, reducing wait times and providing integrated therapy services for families.

Independence Blue Cross announces three out of five 2026 Clinical Care Innovation Grants to enhance healthcare access and outcomes through innovative projects by leading health systems.