Hospitals
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how US hospitals process medical bills, manage insurance claims and collect patient debt. As adoption grows, healthcare leaders face questions about coding accuracy, affordability and whether automation can improve both hospital finances and patient experiences.
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.
