Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Scott Becker - 10 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 11-19-25
Nov 19, 2025
Discover the latest in healthcare as major topics unfold. Hospital closures are on the rise, with New Jersey facing a shutdown but keeping emergency services open. Job cuts loom for 89 health systems, while 33 move away from Medicare Advantage due to payment issues. Henry Ford Health explores a direct-to-care model, and Mayo Clinic unveils an innovative AI platform. Leadership changes are noted, including Dr. Stephen Corwin's retirement announcement. The recent troubling incident at Montefiore St. Luke's brings attention to security in healthcare.
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Health Systems Move Toward Direct Care
- Scott Becker observes major systems are embracing direct-to-care as costs and complexity rise.
- He frames direct relationships as a growing response to unaffordable, complex healthcare.
Hospital Closes But Keeps ER Open
- A New Jersey hospital closed while keeping its emergency department operational.
- Scott Becker highlights this as a partial win amid facility shutdowns.
Use Buyouts To Stabilize Budgets
- Baystate Health is offering employee buyouts to reduce headcount and preserve finances.
- Systems use voluntary separations as a tool to stabilize budgets before deeper cuts.