News: C-Level

July 17, 2026 — 

The federal $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a vital financial lifeline for rural healthcare organizations, but securing these state-distributed awards from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) often involves a complex application process requiring baseline statistics and evidence-based clinical strategies. To ease this burden, MEDITECH launched its RHTP Resource Center. 

July 9, 2026 — 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MEDITECH’s Chief Business Development Officer Jim Merlin. 

July 1, 2026 — 

In modern healthcare, clinical outcomes and financial sustainability are inextricably linked. Unmanaged patient readmissions and preventable complications create severe financial friction, draining resources that could otherwise be allocated to patient care. Learn how healthcare organisatons can bridge this gap by leveraging the MEDITECH EHR Excellence Toolkit Library.

June 5, 2026 — 

Executives from several MEDITECH organizations have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know,” recognizing leaders who are advancing access to care and strengthening healthcare delivery in rural communities.

May 15, 2026 — 

MEDITECH is excited to announce that President and CEO Michelle O’Connor was recently named a 2026 Great Leader in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review as part of the industry outlet’s annual list program. The publication recognizes executives of health systems and companies that represent “the best of the best in healthcare leadership,” for their bold commitment to improving care delivery. 

May 13, 2026 — 

Some of our most vital hospitals are those small, rural facilities that provide 24/7 emergency care and acute services to remote, often underserved communities. Becker’s Hospital Review recently released a list of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to Know in 2026 — which includes over 20 MEDITECH customers.

April 28, 2026 — 

Vice Chair and former CEO Howard Messing has been appointed Chair of MEDITECH's Board of Directors, following the recent passing of founder A. Neil Pappalardo.

April 24, 2026 — 

As Canada grapples with a fragmented healthcare system, industry leaders and health organizations are rallying behind a unified approach to data interoperability. 

April 22, 2026 — 

MEDITECH has received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year award in the Business Applications: Healthcare & Life Sciences category for its advanced implementation of AI into the company’s staff workflows. 

April 15, 2026 — 

Schneck Medical Center moves to an Expanse EHR, marking a new era in patient-centered, independent care delivery.