March 11, 2025- At a recent American Medical Group Association (AMGA) board meeting, several large, successful members shared something concerning to the group – they were running out of money. “These are seasoned leaders,” said Chet Speed, chief policy officer. “They’re not alarmists. They don’t panic. They’re reasonable. They take measured moves as far as their operation's … [Read more...]
Tariffs and the healthcare supply chain
March 11, 2025- Worried about renewed inflation and new tariffs? Here are actionable steps supply chain leaders can take. It is understandable that when you add renewed worries about inflation, a recession, and now tariffs all adding to the cost of healthcare goods and services, you get a pretty bleak picture. As a number of organizations including GPOs and others said, now is … [Read more...]
CDC issues advisory on measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico
March 10, 2025- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a health advisory on the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. As of Friday, March 7, Texas has reported 198 cases and New Mexico has reported 10 cases, with more expected. The advisory includes recommendations for health care providers on measles vaccination, testing and management. The New Mexico … [Read more...]
Cano Health announces leadership transition
March 10, 2025- Cano Health has recently announced a leadership transition, with CEO Mark Kent deciding to transition from his role to focus on his next business venture. During Kent's tenure, Cano Health successfully navigated its restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 as a more resilient organization, which, according to Cano Health, was key in stabilizing the company's … [Read more...]
SMART Trial two-year data continues to demonstrate superior valve performance for Evolut TAVR™ system in small annulus patients
March 10, 2025- Medtronic plc released the two-year results of the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) Trial, the largest international head-to-head comparative trial of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). In patients with aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus, results showed comparable composite outcome of mortality, disabling … [Read more...]
Cardinal Health adds two members to Board of Directors
March 10, 2025- Cardinal Health announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert Musslewhite, former Chief Executive Officer of Definitive Healthcare Corp., and Sudhakar Ramakrishna, President and Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds Corporation, as independent directors, effective March 7, 2025. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, … [Read more...]
Henry Schein Medical strengthens SolutionsHub with DoctorLogic
March 10, 2025- Henry Schein Medical announced the expansion of its SolutionsHub with the addition of DoctorLogic, a digital marketing service and website platform for health care practices. The DoctorLogic platform’s suite of features includes website design, search engine optimization (SEO), reputation management, and AI tools for optimizing marketing performance. This … [Read more...]
Roche announces launch of Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston
March 7, 2025- Roche announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston which will further strengthen the long-standing partnership in areas such as disease biology, engineering, and artificial intelligence / machine learning. The Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston will serve as Roche’s … [Read more...]
Walgreens Boots Alliance enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners
March 7, 2025- Walgreens Boots Alliance announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners (“Sycamore”), a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer and distribution-related investments. The total value of the transaction represents up to $23.7 billion. Leveraging WBA’s healthcare expertise and … [Read more...]
BILH physicians recognized as region’s top doctors
March 6, 2025- More than 700 Beth Israel Lahey Health physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors by Boston magazine, Northshore magazine, and New Hampshire Magazine, reflecting the health system's commitment to expert, compassionate care across 60+ specialties. The BILH physicians that were recognized consistently demonstrated excellence in clinical … [Read more...]