August 18, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) released the latest data on vaccine coverage among kindergarteners during the 2025-26 school year, finding that 92.4 percent of students had received the MMR vaccine. The ideal rate required to prevent widespread outbreaks is considered to be 95 percent, per the CDC. Coverage with MMR, DTaP, poliovirus … [Read more...]

August 18, 2026- Adam Markel is out of balance. Or, at least, he was out of balance. Working as an attorney for almost 20 years put his personal life and priorities in a sort of tailspin that ultimately landed him in the hospital with what he assumed was a heart attack. When the doctor told him that he was actually suffering from a panic attack, he saw this as an opportunity to … [Read more...]

August 18, 2026-  CVS Health® announced the appointment of Teresa Heitsenrether to its Board of Directors and departure of Larry Robbins from its Board. Ms. Heitsenrether joins the CVS Health Board with nearly forty years of financial services leadership experience. She currently serves as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and is a member of the … [Read more...]

August 18, 2026- Masimo announced CE Mark for smartSedLine™, its next-generation brain function monitor featuring an AI-powered Patient State Index (PSi) algorithm designed to deliver an index that is more responsive to underlying brain activity and provides increased stability during anesthesia. This milestone is another example of how Masimo and Danaher are accelerating ideas … [Read more...]

August 18, 2026- BD announced that Gary Sorsher has been named executive vice president and chief quality officer, effective September 8. Sorsher brings more than 30 years of experience leading quality organizations across world-class MedTech companies. Most recently, he served as chief quality officer at Edwards Lifesciences, where he led advancing quality excellence while … [Read more...]

August 17, 2026- At Texas Health, supply chain strategy is becoming increasingly data-driven, clinically aligned, and system-focused. Chris Bailey, VP of Strategic Sourcing, believes this evolution is reshaping how value is defined across the organization. Bailey, who has been with Texas Health Resources for about two and a half years, oversees strategic sourcing, … [Read more...]

August 17, 2026- Universal Health Services, Inc. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Talkspace, Inc., bringing together one of the nation’s largest providers of healthcare services with a leading virtual behavioral health platform to redefine how mental healthcare is accessed and delivered. Talkspace’s virtual care platform complements UHS’ extensive … [Read more...]

August 17, 2026- Accendra Health is providing an update on its capital allocation plans and the timeline for the replacement of its chief executive officer. Given recent market conditions, the Company has determined that it is in the best interest of stakeholders not to put in place an at-the-market issuance program. The program was intended to allow the Company to … [Read more...]

August 17, 2026- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, for consideration of approximately $1.075 billion, consisting of cash and a $50 million seller note. The microbiology business provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing and culture media solutions for … [Read more...]

August 17, 2026- Need a quick refresher on the Medtronic DAR™ Closed Suction System? The latest 2-Minute Game Plan breaks down the product and gives you the key information you need to confidently discuss it with customers. Watch the DAR™ Closed Suction System training now And don’t stop there! Access this and previous 2-Minute Game Plans anytime through the RepConnect … [Read more...]