July 17, 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...]
Intermountain Health launches initiative to reduce pediatric asthma hospitalizations
July 17, 2026- Intermountain Children’s Health has launched a new pediatric asthma initiative designed to help children receive more timely, consistent, and evidence-based care closer to home. The goal of the new initiative is to help kids breathe easier, avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, and return to the activities they love. The Intermountain initiative builds on proven … [Read more...]
New CDC data shows decline in healthcare-associated infections
July 17, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing significant strides in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals across the United States. The new survey data shows that, in 2023, on any given day about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients had at least one HAI, compared with 1 in 31 patients in 2015. Even after … [Read more...]
Sysmex America to showcase next generation diagnostic solutions at ADLM 2026
July 17, 2026- Sysmex America, Inc. will showcase its latest innovations at the 2026 ADLM Clinical Lab Expo, July 28 – July 30 in Anaheim, California. Visitors to Booth #2701 will explore a broad portfolio of solutions designed to help laboratories improve efficiency, enhance diagnostic confidence and support quality patient results. Leading the lineup is Sysmex’s next … [Read more...]
Outpatient shift continues amid dip in hospital margins
July 16, 2026- According to the latest hospital financial performance data from Kaufman Hall, where hospital care happens is shifting. Kaufman Halls' National Hospital Flash Report highlights operating margins for the month of May, and the report revealed an ongoing trend of the shift from inpatient to outpatient hospital care. The latest issue of the National … [Read more...]
Abbott raises full-year outlook after strong Q2 results
July 16, 2026- Abbott announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Continue Reading … [Read more...]
Medtronic completes SPR acquisition to expand non-opioid pain care
July 16, 2026- Medtronic plc announced it has completed its acquisition of SPR Therapeutics, Inc. (SPR), a privately held medical technology company and recognized leader in short-term, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapies for chronic and acute pain management. The acquisition is valued at $650 million, consisting of an upfront cash payment. Chronic pain … [Read more...]
Made Close to Care
July 15, 2026- In an era defined by supply chain disruption, labor shortages, and rising pressure on global manufacturing networks, the question of where – and how – medical products are made has become central to industry resilience. Few companies illustrate the “Made in America” manufacturing conversation as clearly as Aspen Surgical, which has doubled down on a vertically … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic, Techcyte expand AI-powered pathology in multiyear collaboration
July 15, 2026- Mayo Clinic and Techcyte announced the implementation of Anatomic Pathology (AP) technology, a next-generation digital pathology platform developed through a co-development and intellectual property licensing agreement between the two organizations. This collaboration expands adoption of Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology innovations while advancing development of a … [Read more...]
CDC issues advisory to healthcare providers on cyclosporiasis cases
July 15, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 14 released an advisory on the growing cyclosporiasis cases across the U.S. The advisory said that the agency received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases across 34 states and is aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis for confirmation. The CDC said that of 1,645 case-patients with … [Read more...]









