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...]

August 19, 2026- Baxter International Inc. announced it has appointed John Rogers as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), reporting to Baxter president and chief executive officer (CEO), Andrew Hider, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Rogers joins Baxter from Smith+Nephew plc, a portfolio medical technology business, where he has served as CFO since 2024 after … [Read more...]

August 19, 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 including Intermountain Health, Sutter Health, OU Health, Legacy Health and more! Register here View … [Read more...]

August 19, 2026- Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) announced a multi-year "food is medicine" effort – called the NACHC and Abbott Food for Health Initiative –aimed at making healthy, nutritious food a core part of primary healthcare at Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the U.S.   Studies show good nutrition is essential … [Read more...]

August 19, 2026- Repertoire Publisher Scott Adams was onsite in Richmond, Virginia for the Wellverse announcement and spoke with Brad Hilton, Chief Commercial Officer, about what the new name means for the company moving forward. The following were some insights Hilton shared. Repertoire: Brad, please tell us a little bit about the new name and what it represents. Hilton: … [Read more...]