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US News & World Report has named 11 hospitals to its 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. Lurie Children’s and UPMC Children’s joined the group, while Boston Children’s ranked first in seven of 10 numerically ranked pediatric specialties. The results also show how specialty strength, regional access and clinical measures shape the broader rankings.
California is adding financial penalties to its health care spending growth targets. Hospitals now face tighter oversight as the state tests whether stronger enforcement can slow costs without putting added pressure on access or finances.
HCA Healthcare has completed its acquisition of the College of Health Care Professions, adding more than 8000 students and 10 Texas campuses to its education network. The deal comes as US healthcare employment is projected to grow faster than the wider labor market through 2034.
The 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings reflect a deeper shift in how hospital performance is judged, with patient outcomes, specialty results and regional access taking a larger role in the quality conversation.
HCA Healthcare’s acquisition of 40 Texas urgent care centers takes its nationwide network above 430 locations. The deal also shows how urgent care is becoming a strategic entry point into larger hospital and outpatient networks.
CVS Health nearly tripled quarterly net income as Aetna’s insurance margins improved. The numbers show how pricing, medical costs and selective market participation are reshaping the company’s Medicare Advantage business.
As healthcare moves beyond the hospital, systems are rethinking how care continues after discharge. Infusion therapy has become a critical part of the transition, with patients leaving acute settings on treatment plans that demand coordination across home and outpatient care.
Construction companies work within shifting margins. Labor supply changes. Healthcare costs go up. Regulatory requirements keep growing across states. Meanwhile, employees move between job sites, offices, and regions, often dealing with personal events that do not align with a year plan.
