September 17, 2026- Please join The Journal of Healthcare Contracting for their annual IDN Insights West meeting in Marina Del Rey, CA on November 4-5, 2026. The IDN Insights West meeting highlights some of the most progressive, largest healthcare systems in the West region. Attendees will hear how large health systems measure successful contracts, the challenges these health … [Read more...]

September 17, 2026- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 15 announced an expansion of its outcome-aligned payment model offering technology-supported care to individuals with Original Medicare. The Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions Model, or ACCESS, will now offer care options to beneficiaries with heart failure, chronic obstructive … [Read more...]

September 17, 2026- Sysmex America, Inc. is supporting research into the future of anti-doping sample transport following the completion of a 1,000-kilometer drone test flight in Alaska. The International Testing Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI), part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Sysmex … [Read more...]

September 17, 2026- Siemens Healthineers announced that the CN-3000 and CN-6000 automated hemostasis analyzers for mid- and high-volume laboratories are now available for patient testing in the United States. Hemostasis testing helps identify abnormal blood clotting or bleeding. To help laboratories manage growing workloads and complex hemostasis testing, the CN-3000 and … [Read more...]

September 17, 2026- On September 14, Vizient® submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, raising concerns with several proposals that would affect payment adequacy and care delivery while voicing support for policies that sustain access to telehealth. In our comments, … [Read more...]

September 16, 2026- Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in the state on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths in 2026 to four, according to ABC News. All four deaths have been reported in the last month as Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continues to grow. They are the first deaths associated with measles in the state in 35 … [Read more...]

September 16, 2026- Medtronic announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the LigaSure™ RAS Maryland jaw device for use with the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. The clearance expands the instruments available on the Hugo RAS system and brings Medtronic's trusted vessel-sealing technology to U.S. surgeons performing robotic-assisted … [Read more...]

September 16, 2026-  Vizient® announced its new and renewed client agreements in the fourth quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026, underscoring its continued leadership in helping healthcare organizations navigate operational challenges and deliver meaningful value to patients and communities. “Healthcare leaders are balancing significant pressures while continuing to … [Read more...]

September 16, 2026- Select Medical and Corewell Health have formed a joint venture to build and operate a new 84-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Sterling Heights, Michigan, next to Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital.  The four-story facility will provide specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations … [Read more...]

September 16, 2026- Cardinal Health published a recent article exploring how surgical glove selection can influence clinician safety, skin health and procedural performance. Surgical gloves may not be top of mind for patients, but choosing the right gloves can have a big impact on clinician performance. Cardinal Health spoke with clinical experts about the importance of double … [Read more...]