July 23, 2026- QuidelOrtho Corporation has released episode 59 of its Science Bytes podcast examining how the drug overdose landscape continues to evolve and what laboratory and emergency department professionals need to know to support patient care. Based on new guidance from the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), the episode explores the growing … [Read more...]
HealthTrust launches Signal, an AI-powered intelligence for health systems
July 23, 2026- HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust) announced the launch of Signal, an AI-powered intelligence platform that continuously synthesizes data from multiple sources—with the goal of empowering healthcare leaders to uncover opportunities, identify risks and take informed, measurable actions quickly. Healthcare organizations are managing an increasing … [Read more...]
McKesson Corporation raises quarterly dividend
July 22, 2026- The Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation declared a regular dividend of $0.94 per share of common stock, a 15% increase from $0.82 per share in the prior quarter. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026. “Today’s announcement marks our tenth consecutive year of dividend growth, reflecting the … [Read more...]
Teleflex awarded national central venous access agreement with Premier, Inc.
July 22, 2026- Teleflex Incorporated has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for central venous access products with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, 2026, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for select Teleflex products, including short-term central venous … [Read more...]
BD announces leadership transition as Mike Garrison announces retirement
July 22, 2026- BD announced that Dr. Michael (Mike) Garrison has informed the company of his intent to retire after more than 20 years with BD, effective Oct. 2. Garrison is currently executive vice president and president of the Medical Essentials and BioPharma Systems segments at BD. During his tenure, Garrison held several leadership roles including executive vice president … [Read more...]
Cepheid to debut third-generation GeneXpert® System at ADLM 2026
July 22, 2026- Cepheid will unveil the third generation of the GeneXpert system at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Annual Scientific Meeting in a special booth presentation on Tuesday, July 28. The next-generation system is designed to expand the possibilities of PCR-based diagnostics while preserving the simplicity, flexibility, and reliability … [Read more...]
Furniture Playbook: 5 Ways Healthcare Facilities Can Optimize Space
July 22, 2026- The quality and efficiency of care depend on many factors, including the layout and flow of healthcare environments. In this playbook, Staples Business™ outlines practical strategies to help organizations of all types, from hospitals to senior living, make better use of their facilities. Learn how to identify and reduce bottlenecks, design rooms for multipurpose … [Read more...]
Medtronic introduces next-generation AI platform for surgery
July 22, 2026- Medtronic is presenting an early look at its next-generation compute platform for the operating room. Touch Surgery™ Aide — an AI-native surgical computing platform that powers the Touch Surgery™ ecosystem — enables real-time artificial intelligence during procedures. Touch Surgery™ Aide will be shared at the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) 2026 Annual Meeting … [Read more...]
AdventHealth, Intermountain Health plan partnership to expand access across Denver metro
July 22, 2026- Two of Colorado's largest health systems are joining forces in a new partnership designed to improve access to care for patients across the Denver metropolitan area. AdventHealth and Intermountain Health announced plans to collaborate on initiatives that will expand clinical services, strengthen care coordination and make it easier for patients to … [Read more...]
Skilled nursing facility occupancy reaches 10-year high
July 21, 2026- At freestanding nursing homes, occupancy has hit a 10-year high, peaking at 86.7% across dozens of major markets, according to McKnight's Long-Term Care News. The rate had plunged to 73.4% in the first quarter of 2021, but has since increased for 20 consecutive quarters. Demand for skilled nursing care has moderated since it spiked in 2022 and 2023 — following … [Read more...]









