September 19, 2024- On Friday, Sept. 13, UPMC and VA Healthcare–VISN 4 announced a Pennsylvania statewide rollout of the VA–UPMC Community Nurse Liaison Program, extending services to veterans by offering care coordination, better hospital admission and discharge planning and improved inpatient … [Read more...]

September 19, 2024- Pfizer Inc. invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a conference call with investment analysts at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on Pfizer’s results, as reflected in the company’s Third Quarter 2024 Performance Report, to be issued that morning. The transcript … [Read more...]

September 19, 2024- Prostate cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers among men globally, affects about 1 in 8 men during their lifetime. Because it often progresses without obvious signs, early detection is crucial, as many cases are only diagnosed at a more advanced stage, according to Dynarex. Many men tend to avoid focusing on medical issues, but vigilance is … [Read more...]

September 19, 2024- Intermountain Health was recognized as the top healthcare employer in Nevada in the 2024 Forbes Best Employers. This is the first time Intermountain Health has landed on the Forbes list for Nevada. Overall, Intermountain was sixth employer rated among all companies in the Silver State.  Intermountain entered the Nevada area with the acquisition of … [Read more...]

September 18, 2024- Cleveland Clinic is the No. 1 smart hospital in the world and one of the world’s top hospitals for specialized care, including the best in the world for urology, according to Newsweek. In its World's Best Smart Hospitals rankings, Newsweek recognizes hospitals “that stand out for their use of electronic functionalities, telemedicine, … [Read more...]

September 18, 2024- True Access, a rising leader in vendor credentialing solutions, has partnered with Capstone Health Alliance. This strategic partnership will focus on delivering a best-in-class solution for vendor management. True Access developed patented technology that’s been proven to reduce friction for health systems by increasing visibility, adoption, compliance, and … [Read more...]

September 18, 2024- CMS has updated guidance for hospitals interested in converting to a rural emergency hospital, a Medicare designation that was made available Jan. 1, 2023, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The conversion of an eligible facility to an rural emergency hospital (REH) allows for the provision of emergency department services, … [Read more...]

September 18, 2024- Vizient, Inc. and Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, announced an innovative strategic partnership to employ experience metrics to transform the way healthcare organizations measure and improve performance. The partnership will help organizations more deeply understand relationships between quality, safety, and … [Read more...]

September 18, 2024- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) and the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) shared the results of an industry-wide survey analyzing the current state of healthcare value analysis (HVA). The survey underscores the increasingly critical role of HVA in achieving operational efficiency, improving patient outcomes and managing costs in … [Read more...]

September 17, 2024- After labor costs, hospital supplies are the second largest hospital expenditure, and management of such product inventory is complex. When Northwestern Medicine experienced significant challenges managing its hospital supply inventory, the team implemented a comprehensive quality improvement initiative and turned to Cardinal Health WaveMark™ Solutions for … [Read more...]