September 23, 2026- Vizient® announced a $1 billion investment over the next four years in the expertise, products, and solutions that help healthcare organizations improve performance. The investment, announced last night at the annual Vizient Connections Summit, will support enhancements to existing solutions and the development of new technologies designed around client … [Read more...]

September 23, 2026- We often needlessly complicate the work required to set up and maintain a physician office lab that creates great patient results and runs smoothly for the lab staff, management and the patients they serve.  On the other hand, there are strict CLIA requirements, particularly for non-waived labs, which must be met and, if they’re not, can lead to a … [Read more...]

September 22, 2026- Premier, Inc. announced two executive appointments as the company accelerates its evolution into a more integrated, AI-first healthcare performance improvement company built to deliver deeper, measurable value for members. Florian Quarré has joined Premier as Chief AI and Analytics Officer. Matthew Zubiller, FACHE, has joined as Chief Business and Product … [Read more...]

September 22, 2026- Nursing facilities faced unprecedented financial challenges during the pandemic. The impacts of COVID-19 resulted in lower occupancy rates and revenue in nursing homes, higher operating costs and exacerbation of existing staffing shortages, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). After historic job losses in recent years, the … [Read more...]

September 22, 2026- Universal Health Services (UHS) has opened Three Trails Behavioral Hospital, a new 120-bed facility in Independence, Missouri, expanding access to behavioral healthcare in Western Missouri and the greater Kansas City region. The 88,000-square-foot hospital represents an investment of more than $60 million and is expected to create more than 200 full-time … [Read more...]

September 22, 2026- McKesson Medical-Surgical has announced that Cara McDonough has joined the organization as Chief Product Strategy & Supplier Partnerships Officer, effective September 14, 2026. In this role, Cara will lead McKesson Medical-Surgical's Product Strategy and Supplier Partnerships teams, guiding supplier relationship strategy and portfolio development across … [Read more...]

September 21, 2026- Innovation is an essential part of transforming patient care. During its 15th annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition on Oct. 6, 2026, Premier will host an Innovation Celebration recognizing six leading healthcare suppliers for new products or technologies that are advancing patient care. Winners are selected by a national committee of … [Read more...]

September 21, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its Viral Respiratory Infection guidance for managing healthcare personnel with a suspected or confirmed viral respiratory infection such as COVID-19, influenza, RSV, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, and more, according to the CDC. Changes include healthcare personnel with suspected or confirmed respiratory infection … [Read more...]

September 21, 2026- Less than a week ago, Mayo Clinic announced the launch of Precure, LLC, with founding partner Thermo Fisher Scientific, to help transform how the life sciences community understands the biological changes that occur as disease develops before symptoms occur. Precure, LLC announced the selection of Helix as its multi-omic laboratory and AI tools provider … [Read more...]

September 21, 2026- Ascension announced the appointments of Kedar S. Mate, MD, and David P. King to its Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2026. Dr. Kedar Mate is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Qualified Health AI, a digital health company focused on helping healthcare organizations implement artificial intelligence safely and securely. He also serves as … [Read more...]