May 15, 2025- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) unveiled a suite of new innovations at its annual GHX Summit. GHX ResiliencyAI, a new capability embedded within GHX’s platform, serves as the intelligence layer powering these innovations, enabling GenAI and advanced data services to reduce manual and administrative burdens across the healthcare supply chain. ResiliencyAI is being … [Read more...]

May 15, 2025- On May 14, on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a congressional policy briefing titled, "Hospitals’ Financial Health: The Complex Ecosystem of Provider Reimbursement," at the Rayburn House Office Building. The event featured remarks from Rep. Dave Min (D-CA) and drew an engaged audience of congressional staff and industry stakeholders. While unable to … [Read more...]

May 14, 2025- You don’t need me to tell you the world’s a little weird right now. Between trade wars, tariffs, shipping delays, cost spikes, and buyers who act like you’re personally responsible for it all, medical sales reps could be forgiven for waking up every day and muttering, “Really? What now?” But here’s the truth: chaos is the best thing that can happen to a great … [Read more...]

May 14, 2025- Owens & Minor is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, where the James River, a 340-mile-long waterway that cuts through the heart of downtown, and serves as a vital source of drinking water, recreation, and commerce for the community and the state. In alignment with its goal of helping to build healthier communities, The Owens & Minor Foundation has helped … [Read more...]

May 14, 2025- To further expand access to meet the growing demand for expert pediatric specialty care services in Erie, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has opened a second specialty care center location, UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Erie – Peach Street in the community. UPMC Children’s also operates a specialty care center at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC … [Read more...]

May 14, 2025- Amid a national nursing shortage, the AdventHealth East Florida Division is taking action by expanding its nursing workforce, enhancing hands-on training programs, and reinforcing its commitment to exceptional patient care across its seven hospitals in Flagler, Lake, and Volusia counties. In the past year, the division hired more than 800 new nurses and opened … [Read more...]

May 13, 2025- Consumer prices rose 2.3% in April compared to a year ago, cooling slightly from the previous month and defying fears of an inflation surge in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs last month, according to ABC News. Economists and many business owners expect inflation may climb in the coming months due to ongoing tariffs, according to … [Read more...]

May 13, 2025- Vizient hosted its second annual cell, gene and specialty pharmacy symposium, bringing together thought leaders committed to the advancement of health-system pharmacy in the management, delivery, and optimization of advanced therapeutics. The event was held April 22-24 in Frisco, Texas. “The growth of cell and gene therapies is accelerating change across … [Read more...]

May 13, 2025- Health care had more cyberthreats last year than any other critical infrastructure industry, according to the FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Report released April 23 and The American Hospital Association. A total of 444 reported incidents impacted health care, comprised of 238 ransomware threats and 206 data breach incidents. Only critical manufacturing had more … [Read more...]

May 13, 2025- Intermountain Health has named two new Digital Technology Services (DTS) leaders. Tamara Moores Todd, MD, will serve as chief health informatics officer (CHIO) for the system, while Jason McClellan will serve as chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO). In her new role, Dr. Moores Todd will lead the strategic vision and development of health informatics … [Read more...]