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October 27, 2026

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Hospitals

Midland, Michigan Tops US News 2027 Best Places to Retire

By Healthcare Technology News ·

Midland, Michigan ranked No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Places to Retire list for the second consecutive year, according to Becker's Hospital Review. U.S. News evaluated more than 850 U.S. cities and published the top 250.

The methodology scored cities across six indexes weighted according to a March 2026 survey of 3,500 people ages 45 and older. Those factors reflect what near-retirees prioritize, and healthcare access and quality consistently rank among the most important alongside affordability, housing and desirability. For hospital and health system leaders, the list is a useful signal of where aging populations are concentrating and where demand for geriatric, chronic care and senior services is likely to grow.

Rankings like this also shape local economic development and recruitment pitches. Markets that score well on retiree livability often see rising demand for Medicare-focused providers, home health and senior housing, making them worth watching for operators and investors tracking demographic shifts.

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Ardent Health Cancels Ex-CEO Severance Over Undisclosed Pay

Ardent Health stopped severance payments and canceled unvested stock for former CEO Marty Bonick after its board found he failed to fully disclose outside compensation.

Why it matters: It shows health system boards are willing to claw back executive exit packages when disclosure obligations are breached.

Hospitals

Baptist Health Grows Hospital-at-Home After 300 Transfers

Baptist Health has expanded its hospital-at-home program to a second Florida hospital after moving more than 300 patients home since February.

Why it matters: Hospital-at-home frees up scarce inpatient capacity, but its growth hinges on uncertain federal reimbursement waivers.

Hospitals

Judge Tosses RICO Claims Against Former UVA Health Leaders

A federal judge dismissed all claims, including RICO allegations, against former UVA Health leaders in a physician lawsuit and found the University of Virginia immune from suit.

Why it matters: The dismissal shows courts remain skeptical of RICO claims in physician-versus-hospital disputes, a strategy gaining attention across academic health systems.