It is an independent American publisher of national and regional healthcare news.

The publication is also known for providing statistical rankings,[1] competitive insight, and practical information on topics such as information technology, federal and state legislation, Medicare/Medicaid, finance, access to capital, reimbursement, investing, supply chain, materials management, strategic planning, governance, managed care, insurers, EHRs,[2] patient safety, quality, outpatient care,[3] rural health, construction, staffing, legal affairs and international healthcare.

Modern Healthcare organizes several annual events, including its Health Care Hall of Fame[4] awards[5] dinner, and its 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare list.

[6][7] Modern Healthcare was established in 1976,[8] and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Modern Healthcare is owned and published by Detroit-based Crain Communications Inc.