April 18, 2025- The volatility of President Donald Trump's tariff policies is making it difficult for hospital executives to pin down the effect they will have on the supply chain and budget, according to Healthcare Finance News. Analysts have been struggling to predict the impact of tariffs on healthcare since April 2, when President Trump declared “Liberation Day” and levied … [Read more...]
The Times Are A-Changing
April 18, 2025- In an era where healthcare regulations seem to shift almost as quickly as the technology that drives patient care, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) find themselves under increasing pressure to stay compliant. As new rules emerge and existing guidelines evolve, ASCs must continually adjust to ensure they’re meeting both the letter and the spirit of the … [Read more...]
Terumo Health Outcomes now offers FDA-Cleared Medis QFR® 3.0 Software for Coronary Physiology Assessment in the U.S.
April 18, 2025- Terumo Health Outcomes (THO) announced that Medis QFR 3.0, an FDA-cleared software solution for coronary physiology assessment, is now available in the United States through its collaboration with Medis Medical Imaging. This milestone builds on the companies’ December 2023 partnership announcement. Medis QFR has been validated through extensive clinical … [Read more...]
NYC Health + Hospitals cuts annual anesthesia-related carbon emissions by over 50%
April 18, 2025- NYC Health + Hospitals announced that the public health system has achieved a 52% annual reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions in its anesthesia practices systemwide, an achievement driven by the deactivation of central piped nitrous oxide (N₂O) and optimized use of anesthetic gases. Four of the public health system’s hospital facilities, … [Read more...]
Baxter, Teleflex, Tenet Healthcare, and more announce First Quarter 2025 Results
April 18, 2025- Teleflex Incorporated will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results and provide an operational update at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Baxter International Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. To participate in … [Read more...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific opens advanced therapies collaboration center to help accelerate cell therapy development
April 17, 2024- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced the grand opening of its Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center (ATxCC) in Carlsbad, Calif. This advanced facility is designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of cell therapies, specifically by supporting biotech, biopharma and translational customers developing cell-based immunotherapies. Through … [Read more...]
For hospitals, tariffs could mean higher prices
April 17, 2025- Trump has increased U.S. levies on select goods from China by up to 245% after several rounds of back-and-forth measures with Beijing in recent weeks. China last week imposed additional duties on imports from the U.S. of up to 125%, according to CNBC. Tariffs remain in place for China, which produces medical supplies hospitals use each day, according to Chief … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic opens new facility for urgent and primary care
April 17, 2025- Cleveland Clinic has opened a new urgent care and outpatient care facility in Avon, Ohio. The new facility, located at 1813 Nagel Road, is an additional option for patients who have urgent medical needs that don’t require an emergency department visit. The location also creates more capacity for primary care services. The updated space, which includes 14 … [Read more...]
Humana report examines best-practices in community-engaged research
April 17, 2025- The Humana Foundation announced the publication of its new report, Strengthening Science and Community Impact Through Equitable Research Practices. The report examines innovative research methods adopted by the Foundation’s partners to promote health equity in public health research through community-engaged research practices. Among the partner projects … [Read more...]
Abbott reports Q1 2025 results, reaffirms full-year guidance
April 17, 2025- Abbott announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.76 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.09, which excludes specified items and reflects double-digit growth compared to the prior year. First-quarter sales increased 4.0 percent on a reported basis, 6.9 percent on an organic basis, or … [Read more...]