November 4, 2026- Premier, Inc. announced the successful deployment of a first-of-its-kind, fully operational enterprise intelligence platform that unifies healthcare data across supply chain, finance, workforce and clinical domains into a single, enterprise-grade lakehouse. Supported by modernized technology infrastructure and a streamlined operating model, this … [Read more...]
Beyond Reproductive Care: Rethinking Women’s Health
November 4, 2026- As research and understanding of women’s health continues to advance, providers are taking a closer look at female health across the lifespan. Each life stage for women – especially the menopause transition – can influence long-term health outcomes, such as lifelong reproductive health, cardiovascular risk and healthy aging. Historically, however, menopause … [Read more...]
Remembering an Industry Legend: Scott Fanning
November 3, 2026- The medical distribution industry lost one of its true legends on November 2, 2026, with the passing of Scott Fanning, a man who's creativity, passion, humor, and competitive spirit helped shape generations of sales and marketing professionals. The Medical Distribution Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of 95 Percent Share Marketing has left a lasting legacy … [Read more...]
Flu hospitalizations rise more than 25% in one week, CDC reports
November 3, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 6,100 lab-confirmed flu admissions in the week ending Oct. 24, up 27% from 4,811 the previous week, according to its most recent FluView report. Seasonal flu activity has remained low across the nation, per the CDC, but cases are continuing to increase and the number of cases are higher than … [Read more...]
MultiCare Health System, Samaritan Health Services complete merger
November 3, 2026- Samaritan Health Services officially joined MultiCare Health System Sunday, Nov. 1, to strengthen health services across the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast, according to a Nov. 2 press release. As part of the partnership, MultiCare has committed to investing $700 million over 10 years to expand access to care, recruit and retain clinicians, … [Read more...]
Novant Health breaks ground on medical plaza in southeast Greensboro
November 3, 2026- Novant Health and Mount Zion Baptist Church have broken ground on a new multispecialty medical office building in southeast Greensboro, North Carolina, marking the next phase of a partnership aimed at expanding access to healthcare services in the community. The Novant Health Zion Hills Medical Plaza will be located next to Mount Zion Baptist Church on … [Read more...]
Abbott’s Amulet 360™ device shows strong one-year results in stroke prevention
November 3, 2026- Abbott announced one-year results for its investigational Amulet 360™ Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder from the VERITAS study, which show meaningful closure rates of the left atrial appendage and a low incidence of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve issue. The data were presented in a late-breaking session at the … [Read more...]
Henry Schein reports strong 2026 Q3 and raises FY2026 guidance
November 3, 2026- Henry Schein, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2026. The Company reported $3.5 billion in sales with total growth of 4.0%, and 3.1% internally in local currencies. GAAP earnings per share grew 26.2% versus the prior year. Non-GAAP earnings per share grew 13.0%, or 19.1% when excluding current-quarter net tariff refunds … [Read more...]
Accendra Health announces extension of $150 million receivables sale program to 2029
November 2, 2026- Accendra Health, Inc. announced that it executed an amendment to its Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Sale Program”) on October 29, 2026. The amendment, among other things, extends the Scheduled Termination Date of the facility to October 2029, and the $150 million size of the Receivables Sale Program is unchanged. “We are pleased to have … [Read more...]
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh opens expanded Express Care at main hospital
November 2, 2026- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has opened a new UPMC Children’s Express Care location at its main hospital, providing families with greater access to convenient, same-day pediatric care for minor illnesses and injuries. Located on the first floor near the hospital’s main lobby, the new UPMC Children’s Express Care features a space with nine exam … [Read more...]









