May 22, 2026- Mental health care in the Salt Lake Valley is getting a major boost thanks to an investment by Intermountain Health in a new state-of-the-art Behavior Health Center in Sandy that will significantly increase access to mental health care and specialized services for patients throughout Salt Lake County. The new 56-bed Behavioral Health Center at Intermountain Alta … [Read more...]
Henry Schein announces the election of Independent Chairman of the Board
May 22, 2026- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected William K. “Dan” Daniel as Independent Chairman of the Board, effective May 21, 2026. Mr. Daniel succeeds Stanley M. Bergman, who retired from the Board following 44 years as a Director of Henry Schein and was named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the … [Read more...]
Carnegie Mellon, Cleveland Clinic develop AI system for enhanced cardiac MRI interpretation
May 21, 2026- A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic’s Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of interpreting some of the most complex heart scans in medicine – cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – without the need for manually labeled training … [Read more...]
QuidelOrtho to present at upcoming investor conferences
May 21, 2026- QuidelOrtho Corporation announced that members of its management team will participate in two upcoming investor conferences: Interested parties can access the live webcast and replay in the "Events & Presentations" section of the "Investor Relations" page of QuidelOrtho's website at https://ir.quidelortho.com/. Continue Reading … [Read more...]
BD introduces advanced laser platform to advance urology care
May 21, 2026- BD announced the introduction of the Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) System, an advanced laser platform developed to complete BD's kidney stone care portfolio for urology teams. Designed to enhance efficiency, versatility, and procedural workflow across urologic stone management and soft tissue procedures, the innovative new system supports consistent performance … [Read more...]
Orlando Health, SSM Health, Advocate Health and more to speak at JHC’s National Accounts Summit
May 21, 2026- Please join The Journal of Healthcare Contracting for the National Accounts Summit July 29-30 in Atlanta! Attendees will hear how health systems measure successful contracts, the challenges they are dealing with and what successful supplier/provider relationships look like. View information hereView the agenda hereSpeakers: Questions and group discounts … [Read more...]
Boston Scientific buys $1.5B stake in TAVR developer MiRus
May 20, 2026 - Boston Scientific Corporation announced it has invested $1.5 billion in return for an approximately 34% equity stake in MiRus LLC, a privately-held company developing and commercializing proprietary biomaterials, implants and procedural solutions for the treatment of cardiovascular and orthopedic diseases, including the SIEGEL™ Balloon Expandable … [Read more...]
Artivion acquires Endospan, following FDA PMA approval of the NEXUS® Aortic Arch System
May 20, 2026 - Artivion, Inc. has closed the transaction to acquire Endospan, a pioneer in endovascular solutions for complex aortic pathologies. The purchase price for the acquisition is $175M, less offsets for previously provided loans, plus a potential for up to $200M in additional consideration contingent upon U.S. NEXUS commercial performance over the next two … [Read more...]
Medtronic announces intent to acquire SPR Therapeutics, Inc for $650M
May 20, 2026 - Medtronic plc announced its intent to acquire SPR Therapeutics, Inc. (SPR), a privately held medical technology company and a recognized leader in temporary, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapies for chronic pain management. The transaction consists of an upfront cash payment of approximately $650 million for all the outstanding … [Read more...]
Endologix Acquires Pounce™ Thrombectomy System, Expanding Its Vascular Intervention Portfolio
May 20, 2026 - Endologix LLC announced the acquisition of the Pounce™ Thrombectomy System from Surmodics, Inc. The Pounce System is an FDA-cleared, fully mechanical thrombectomy system for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from peripheral arteries. Built around proprietary dual-basket technology and a nitinol collection funnel, the system is designed … [Read more...]









