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Ascension, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit Catholic health systems, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Joseph Impicciche, JD, MHA, will retire at the end of the calendar year following more than 20 years of service to Catholic healthcare and Ascension, including the past six years as CEO.
June 24, 2025
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Policy Spotlight
Indispensable Support: Ascension’s Commitment to Affordable, Accessible Prescription Medications
Ascension’s clinical model is centered on the patient-clinician relationship, making it easier for patients to navigate their health journey and access the care they need.
July 29, 2025

News Articles
Ascension and Dispensary of Hope Expand Access to Free or Low-cost Medications
Everyday, patients across the United States are forced to make an impossible choice between paying for medication, or sacrificing their health.
July 22, 2025

News Articles
Statement on Medicaid and ACA Cuts in Newly Passed Legislation
We are deeply disappointed with the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that passed Congress today.
July 3, 2025
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