August 3, 2026- Intermountain Health celebrated the grand opening of its new Badura Clinic on Thursday, July 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house at the 90,000-square-foot medical office building in southwest Las Vegas. The three-story facility marks Intermountain Health's first-ever ground-up construction project in Nevada and brings a wide range of … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic breaks ground on Avon Campus expansion
August 3, 2026- Cleveland Clinic leaders, caregivers, elected officials and community members gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of a transformative $322 million expansion of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and the Richard E. Jacobs Health Center. The multi-phase project will significantly increase the size of the campus and enhance access to advanced, … [Read more...]
Building Leaders, Building Connections
August 3, 2026- Employee resource groups have become a powerful force for connection, mentorship and leadership development across the healthcare industry – and at Henry Schein, the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) is helping shape the next generation of leaders while strengthening the company’s culture of inclusion and collaboration. Designed to empower, develop and connect … [Read more...]
Washington wildfires force hospital closures
August 3, 2026- Almost 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Spokane County, Washington, as crews battle three major wildfires, per CNN. Three MultiCare health system locations — MultiCare Emergency - Deaconess North on N. Division Street, MultiCare Rockwood Primary Care – Northwest Spokane on W. Lowell Ave, and the MultiCare Cancer Institute on E. Farewell Road … [Read more...]
CMS increases FY27 inpatient hospital payments 2.3%
August 3, 2026- On July 31, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized an increase for base inpatient hospital payments for fiscal year 2027, setting a 2.3% payment increase for acute care and long-term care hospitals, per Fierce Healthcare. CMS also delayed the launch of the CJR-X Model, the first mandatory nationwide test of an episode-based payment model. … [Read more...]
HealthTrust Performance Group celebrates 2026 Member Excellence
July 31, 2026- HealthTrust Performance Group™(HealthTrust) recognized seven member organizations for their dedication to delivering outstanding performance at its 2026 HealthTrust University (HTU) conference. HealthTrust delivers on its mission to make healthcare missions possible by hosting the Member Recognition Awards which honors organizations and individuals who … [Read more...]
CMS finalizes 2.4% Medicare payment increase for skilled nursing facilities
July 31, 2026- Medicare reimbursements to skilled nursing facilities will rise 2.4% in fiscal 2027 under a final rule the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published Wednesday, according to McKnights Long-Term Care News. The rule will eventually increase reporting for nursing homes, and ensures about $882.74 million more in traditional Medicare payments to nursing … [Read more...]
Siemens Healthineers and Cleveland Clinic launch 10-year strategic alliance
July 31, 2026- Siemens Healthineers and Cleveland Clinic are expanding their 35-year relationship through a new 10-year, strategic alliance designed to foster clinical and workflow innovation that further enhances patient care and operational efficiency across the health system’s locations. Through this strategic alliance, the organizations will work together to build on … [Read more...]
Connect, Reflect & Look Ahead with PWH
July 31, 2026- Join fellow PWH members during the HIDA Streamlining Healthcare Expo & Business Exchange for a networking luncheon and annual member meeting. Hear highlights from 2026, get a preview of what's ahead in 2027, and connect with PWH Leadership before the leadership workshop that follows. Register here … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic advances global AI health innovation with secure data collaboration
July 30, 2026- Mayo Clinic and Einstein Hospital Israelita announced a milestone in their collaboration to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled healthcare innovation. Einstein's de-identified clinical data is now available through Mayo Clinic Platform's secure, privacy-preserving global healthcare innovation ecosystem. The … [Read more...]








