August 21, 2026- The board of directors of Medtronic plc on Thursday, August 20, 2026, approved the company's cash dividend for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 of $0.72 per ordinary share. This quarterly declaration is consistent with the dividend increase announcement made by the company in June 2026. Medtronic is a constituent of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats … [Read more...]

August 21, 2026- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced plans to invest approximately $750 million in a new device fill-finish manufacturing facility at its 75-acre campus in Hillsboro, Oregon. The investment will bring new end-to-end device filling capabilities to the site and expand capacity to support the future pipeline of innovative medicines across Roche and … [Read more...]

August 21, 2026- We know molecular tests have rapidly penetrated the respiratory testing market. Starting with influenza, they quickly provided assays for strep, RSV, CoV-2 and a wide range of less commonly encountered respiratory pathogens. Availability of these tests at the point of care has been especially valuable as the nation was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...]

August 20, 2026- Mayo Clinic researchers have developed and externally validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can identify a potentially significant heart obstruction from routine ultrasound videos without relying on specialized Doppler imaging. The technology could help clinicians flag patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who may … [Read more...]

August 20, 2026- As healthcare organizations continue exploring artificial intelligence, automation and digital transformation, supply chain leaders are balancing innovation with a practical reality: new technology only works if teams are prepared to adopt it.  At Ochsner Health, Jacqueline Owens, MHA, PMP, AVP of Strategic Sourcing, is helping lead that balance by … [Read more...]

August 20, 2026- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention. The device is authorized for use in adults in outpatient settings and must be operated under the oversight of a supervisor trained in phlebotomy. One phlebotomist can oversee up to … [Read more...]

August 20, 2026- There is a unique kind of tension in the workplace these days. It has less to do with what people are reheating in the shared microwave and more to do with the differences in generational experience. As each new generation comes into the workforce, there’s a kind of mass panic about how things are going to be different and the impact that’s going to have on the … [Read more...]

August 20, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 15,716 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, 2026, according to an August 18 update. CDC. In comparison, 1,180 cases were reported in the United States between May 1 and August 31, 2025. At least 11,841 additional cases of … [Read more...]

August 19, 2026- As healthcare organizations continue to evaluate where and how care is delivered, Mass General Brigham is investing significant effort in site-of-care initiatives that align technology, clinical needs and long-term growth strategies. According to Julie Barrios, Executive Director of Clinical Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain, success depends on bringing … [Read more...]

August 19, 2026- Access to quality healthcare can make a profound difference in a person’s life. Yet for many people with intellectual disabilities (ID), barriers to care remain a daily reality. According to Special Olympics, despite severe need and higher health risks, individuals with ID are often denied health services and have a life expectancy that is, on average, 16 … [Read more...]