Here are five takeaways from Epic's annual user group meeting.

Elevance Health estimates the cut to its 2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings will cost the company $375 million in bonus payments.

Small- and medium-sized health and medical services businesses in 2026 will use AI more than similar-sized businesses in other industries, according to a report published Wednesday.

Companies are making big investments to develop surgical robots and the developments are being closely watched by hospitals.

Many rural emergency departments are being run without 24/7 on-site physicians, sparking debate over care quality and access.

Epic’s foray into artificial intelligence will take center stage at its highly anticipated user meeting in Verona, Wisconsin, next week.

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum closed its $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys.

The investment includes AI-powered ultrasound production in Pennsylvania and a new medtech training center in Minnesota.

The Minnesota-based health system said about 70% of the roles affected will be administrative and 30% will be in patient care.

Health systems are ramping up CEO successor searches, prioritizing a leader's ability to navigate financial uncertainty and deploy systemwide strategies.

Some of the affected employees will be offered different roles within Adventist Health or with its vendor partners, according to the system.

Aetna will end nearly 90 Medicare Advantage plans across 34 states in 2026, the company notified third-party sellers this week.