June 15, 2026- UPMC Altoona recognized the opening of the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at UPMC Altoona with a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to nursing education and strengthening the pipeline of future health care professionals in the region. The UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at UPMC Altoona is a 16-month diploma program … [Read more...]

June 15, 2026- The board of directors of Abbott declared a quarterly common dividend of 63 cents per share. This marks the 410th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable Aug. 17, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 15, 2026. Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive … [Read more...]

June 15, 2026-  Vizient® submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on a proposed rule to streamline the prior authorization process for drugs. Vizient's comments address several key areas, including support for expanding electronic prior … [Read more...]

June 15, 2026- Medtronic plc announced it has completed its acquisition of Scientia Vascular, a privately-held medical device company in Salt Lake City. The acquisition is valued at $550 million, subject to customary adjustments, with potential undisclosed earn-out and milestone payments post-acquisition. Scientia has developed best-in-class access products that enable … [Read more...]

June 12, 2026- Vizient® announced it has acquired Empierus, a healthcare-focused advisory firm specializing in information technology (IT) contracting, healthcare technology management and cost optimization. The acquisition builds on Vizient’s continued investment in specialized expertise across indirect spend categories as healthcare organizations face mounting financial and … [Read more...]

June 12, 2026- A massive fire at a Medline Distribution Center warehouse complex in Tracy, California was burning out of control Thursday afternoon, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the air, according to ABC 7 Bay Area News. The roughly 1 million square foot warehouse is still fully engulfed in flames as of Friday morning, June 12, according to the South San Joaquin … [Read more...]

June 12, 2026- The Journal of Healthcare Contracting would like to invite you to our next in-person IDN meeting, The National Accounts Summit, in Atlanta on July 29-30. Healthcare Suppliers will hear how large health systems measure successful contracts, the challenges these health systems are dealing with and what successful supplier/provider relationships look like! View … [Read more...]

June 12, 2026- NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care program has launched a new citywide public awareness campaign designed to connect more uninsured and underinsured New Yorkers with affordable healthcare services. Called "Light the Way," the multilingual campaign aims to encourage eligible residents to enroll—or re-enroll—in NYC Care, a healthcare access … [Read more...]

June 11, 2026- Six months into the year, 2026 is on track to set the record for the highest number of measles cases recorded in the United States in three decades. As of June 4, approximately 2,030 measles cases from 30 separate outbreaks have reached 38 states and Washington, DC, since the beginning of 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … [Read more...]

June 11, 2026- Premier submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. In its comments, Premier expressed continued concern that Medicare annual updates continue to fail to account for rising labor costs, inflation and tariffs, contributing to a growing gap … [Read more...]