July 29, 2026- The financial burden of cancer continues to pose a significant challenge for patients and their families across the United States, with many facing staggering costs that can persist throughout treatment and beyond. A new, large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute finds that cancer-related expenses … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- Abbott announced it has initiated the TREAT TR study, a post-market study of the company’s first-of-its-kind TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system that’s specifically designed for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR), or a leaky tricuspid valve. The study is designed to evaluate the safety and performance of TriClip in a real-world … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- UPMC is expanding access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology across Pennsylvania with the addition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Washington and UPMC Altoona. The expansion demonstrates UPMC's commitment to continued investment in advanced technology and providing … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- Vizient released its summer 2026 Spend Management Outlook, projecting 3.54% pharmacy inflation and 4.73% indirect spend and purchased services inflation for 2027. Growth in technology, facilities, construction, and other non-clinical services reflects the expanding role these investments play in healthcare organizations' overall spending. Together, these trends … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- Accendra Health announced key leadership appointments in Information Technology and Procurement, reinforcing its commitment to building a stronger operational foundation and positioning the company for long-term growth. These appointments reflect a deliberate shift to better align strategy and execution as Accendra Health continues its evolution as a pure play … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- According to the latest estimates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the average American spends nearly $15,500 annually on personal healthcare. Healthcare quality and affordability, however, vary considerably across the country, according to WalletHub. To identify where Americans receive the best and worst care, WalletHub compared the 50 … [Read more...]

July 28, 2026- The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it is implementing a 10% or 12.5% tariff on 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, per Reuters. According to the Federal Register document uploaded late Thursday, the new tariffs that went into effect Friday on 60 trading partners maintain exemptions the White House had … [Read more...]

July 27, 2026-  HCA Healthcare, Inc. announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company's financial and operating results, as well as its updated guidance and key assumptions, are consistent with its July 14, 2026 second quarter preview. Key second quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 2Q 2026 to 2Q 2025 unless … [Read more...]

July 27, 2026- Erlanger Health System has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to enter into a strategic partnership with Prisma Health, a move that would expand Prisma's footprint into Tennessee while bringing a planned $2 billion investment to the Chattanooga-based health system. If finalized, the partnership would create a 27-hospital nonprofit … [Read more...]

July 27, 2026- After a lost deal, the instinct is to look outward. The competitor had a better price. The other rep had a longer relationship. The contract timing was bad. These are clean explanations, which is exactly why salespeople reach for them first. But after 35 years of watching deals die, I’ve come to a different conclusion. The most common reason a sale doesn’t … [Read more...]