Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP has filed a securities class action against Ardent Health Inc. and certain senior executives, alleging violations of federal securities laws tied to how the company assessed the collectability of accounts receivable and reported related financial results. The suit follows a more than 33% drop in Ardent Health shares after the company disclosed a $43 million revenue decrease from hindsight evaluations of collection trends and a $54 million increase in professional liability reserves. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, and investors have until March 9, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

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