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View all →MUSC President David Cole to retire in June 2027 after 13-year tenure
David Cole, MD, president of Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina, will retire in June 2027, according to Becker's Hospital Review. He has led the academic health system since 2014.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 30, 2026
Ascension names Lacey Crabb administrator of Wisconsin hospital
Lacey Crabb, MSN, has been appointed hospital administrator of Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton, Wis., according to a June 22 Facebook post from the hospital.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 30, 2026
Surgical Information Systems names Tim O'Brien CEO as Tom Stampiglia retires
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has appointed Tim O'Brien as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Tom Stampiglia, who is retiring after more than 11 years leading the company.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 30, 2026
Ochsner Chief Physician Executive Dr. Robert Hart to Retire After 30+ Years
Dr. Robert Hart, Ochsner Health’s chief physician executive and president of Ochsner Clinic, has announced his planned retirement at the end of 2026, according to Ochsner Health Plan. Hart joined Ochsner in 1994 as a medical staff physician in Baton Rouge.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 30, 2026
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MUSC President David Cole to retire in June 2027 after 13-year tenure
1hAscension names Lacey Crabb administrator of Wisconsin hospital
4hSurgical Information Systems names Tim O'Brien CEO as Tom Stampiglia retires
9hOchsner Chief Physician Executive Dr. Robert Hart to Retire After 30+ Years
19hConway Regional Health System names Angie Longing president and CEO
1dSymplr Appoints Andrew Langford as Chief Financial Officer
Rural Health
View all →Virginia Report: Federal Medicaid Cuts Put 13 Hospitals at Risk of Closure
A June 2026 report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care warned that up to 13 hospitals in the commonwealth are at risk of closure. The risk is attributed to federal Medicaid cuts from H.R. 1, a bill signed into law in 2025, with major financial changes scheduled to take effect in 2027.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 25, 2026
Sturgis Hospital to Cease Operations, Citing Financial and Utilization Issues
Sturgis Hospital announced in a June 2026 statement that it would cease all operations. Hospital leadership attributed the closure to years of financial challenges, rising costs, and declining patient utilization, stating they were unable to secure the necessary resources to continue operating.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 21, 2026
UPMC Muncy Adds STAT MedEvac Helicopter Base to Bolster Rural Emergency Care
On June 1, 2026, UPMC and STAT MedEvac began critical care helicopter operations from a new base at UPMC Muncy. The service is intended to provide faster emergency transport for patients in Lycoming County and the surrounding rural areas of North Central Pennsylvania.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 17, 2026
Hospitals
View all →University Hospitals Parma opens retail pharmacy with Meds to Beds program
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center in Ohio has opened a UH Meds Retail Pharmacy offering prescription services to patients, employees, and the community, according to a June 18 press release reported by Becker's Hospital Review.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 29, 2026
Spooner Health Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
Spooner Health has earned a five-star overall hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to DrydenWire.com. The rating is based on CMS's Hospital Compare data, which evaluates hospitals on measures such as mortality, safety, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 28, 2026[UNVERIFIED]
UH Samaritan Medical Center receives $1M donation from Bob and Jan Archer
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center has received a $1 million donation from Bob and Jan Archer, according to WMFD.com. The gift was announced on June 25, 2026.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 28, 2026[UNVERIFIED]
Vendors
View all →WellNow Urgent Care Deploys Commure AI to 600+ Providers, Cites 10% Documentation Quality Rise
WellNow Urgent Care deployed Commure's Ambient AI solution to more than 600 providers over a four-month period, according to a June 19 announcement from the vendor. The implementation has resulted in a 90% weekly active user rate across the urgent care network.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
CommunityCare, Mending to Offer Direct Primary Care Plans on Oklahoma's ACA Marketplace
On June 22, 2026, CommunityCare and Mending announced a partnership to create health plans for Oklahoma's ACA Marketplace that include in-network Direct Primary Care (DPC) providers. The new plan options are scheduled to become available starting January 1, 2027.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
Baystate Health Expands Oracle Health Partnership for System-Wide Technology Overhaul
On June 22, 2026, Baystate Health announced an expanded strategic relationship with Oracle Health to modernize its technology infrastructure. The western Massachusetts-based health system plans to deploy Oracle Health technologies across its network, which includes five hospitals, over 80 medical practices, and its health plan, Health New England.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
Funding & M&A
View all →Assort Health raises $120M Series C, enters health systems
Assort Health has raised $120 million in Series C funding, led by Menlo Ventures, according to a June 24 news release reported by Becker's Hospital Review. The round values the company at $1.2 billion and brings its total funding to more than $222 million.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 28, 2026[UNVERIFIED]
ChemT Biotechnology Closes $4M Seed Round to Advance AI for Biomanufacturing
Singapore-based ChemT Biotechnology closed a US$4 million seed round on June 22, 2026, bringing its total funding raised over 18 months to US$5 million. The round was led by Wavemaker Ventures, with participation from SEEDS, Wavemaker 360 Health, Draper University Ventures, and Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
ECU Health Receives Duke Endowment Grant for Maternal Health Initiative
ECU Health has received a grant from The Duke Endowment to participate in the Maternal Infant Health Carolinas initiative, according to a June 21, 2026, announcement.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
Technology
View all →Holston Valley enrolls first patient in Zenith fenestrated stent study
Holston Valley Medical Center, in partnership with Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute and Ballad Health Research Institute, has enrolled its first patient in the Zenith Fenestrated+ (ZFEN+) Clinical Study, according to a June 27 announcement from Ballad Health.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 28, 2026
NYU Langone Health Performs World's First HIV-to-HIV Lung Transplant
Surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed the world's first lung transplant from a donor with HIV to a recipient with HIV, the institution announced on June 19, 2026. The procedure opens a new pool of potential organ donors for patients living with HIV who were previously ineligible.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 19, 2026
AI Engines Rank Academic Hospitals Top in 46 States, Overlooking HCA, Report Finds
A report released on June 17, 2026, by 5W AI Communications found that AI answer engines recommended an academic medical center as the leading hospital in 46 out of 50 U.S. states. The study, part of [The 5W AI Trust Map of America](https://www.5wpr.com/ai-visibility-index/healthcare-ai-map-2026/) series, measured how different AI platforms rank hospitals at the state level.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 19, 2026
Policy
View all →BCBS of Louisiana Reports on Medicare Plan for $50/Month GLP-1s
According to a June 19, 2026, report from BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, the federal agency that runs Medicare has announced that seniors will soon be able to purchase GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 per month.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
OhioHealth Reaches Proposed Antitrust Settlement with Federal, State Regulators
OhioHealth has reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Ohio’s attorney general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit filed in February 2026. The suit alleged the Columbus-based system used its market dominance to force insurers into anticompetitive contracts, leading to higher prices.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 18, 2026
Trump Administration Issues Price Transparency Warnings to Hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana
On June 11, it was reported that the Trump administration sent letters to hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana, among others, regarding compliance with federal price transparency rules. According to the Associated Press, 500 hospitals nationwide received either warning letters or requests to submit corrective action plans.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 12, 2026
Opinion
View all →Hiteks MD: AI in CDI Creates New Regulatory Risks Beyond Current Guidance
In a June 20, 2026, article published by Hiteks, Gerasimos Petratos, MD, addressed the regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence into Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows. Petratos asserted that AI technology operates fully within the existing regulatory framework.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 22, 2026
Ballad Health CEO: Systems Should Always Be 'Survey-Ready' Amid CMS Changes
According to a June 19, 2026, article from Ballad Health, the system's Chairman, President, and CEO Alan Levine commented on changes to CMS's accreditation oversight in a recent interview with *Becker's Hospital Review*.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 21, 2026