March 31, 2026- Current Health, the leading clinical platform powering advanced therapy and hospital-level care-at-home models, announced that Cardinal Health’s Velocare™ solution will offer last-mile fulfillment, installation and retrieval of Current Health’s in-home clinical monitoring kits, streamlining patient onboarding for hospital-at-home programs, while … [Read more...]
AdventHealth brings connected care to the bedside with smart rooms
March 30, 2026- AdventHealth is introducing smart rooms at its 55 hospitals across nine states. The technology - including digitized whiteboards, digital door signs, and secure, in-room video capabilities integrated with patients’ medical records - will be rolled out in stages throughout 2026. These new features aim to improve communication and coordination among patients, … [Read more...]
As flu and COVID-19 cases recede, RSV lingers
March 30, 2026- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season in the U.S. usually begins in October and fades by late March, but RSV activity seems to be remaining steady for spring 2026. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data, as of March 25, show declining influenza and COVID-19 levels, while RSV is high or very high in nine states across the nation. The CDC stated that while RSV … [Read more...]
New robotic technology enhances joint replacement
March 30, 2026- St. Luke’s Health - Patients Medical Center, a member of CommonSpirit, announces the availability of sophisticated robotic-assisted technology for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement procedures. The new minimally invasive system offers surgeons advanced precision that can lead to better outcomes including less pain and quicker recovery times … [Read more...]
Abbott expands oncology reach through strategic integration
March 30, 2026- Abbott and Flatiron Health, a healthtech company advancing point-of-care solutions in oncology, announced the integration of Abbott's comprehensive Precision Oncology portfolio into OncoEMR®, Flatiron's cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform. Through this integration, oncology providers can now digitally order Abbott tests – individually or in … [Read more...]
Baxter launches new technology to advance IV safety and efficiency
March 30, 2026- Baxter International Inc. debuted the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an automated solution, at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference. The IV Verify system is designed to streamline nursing workflows, save clinician time and support safer medication administration at the bedside. Baxter's launch of the product is … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic plans logistics hub to support clinical operations
March 27, 2026- Mayo Clinic announces a gift of $75 million from the Thomas and Elizabeth Grainger family to support Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, Mayo Clinic's $5 billion investment in its Rochester campus to transform healthcare through integrated digital and physical spaces. In recognition of this generous gift, Mayo Clinic will name the Grainger Building, a … [Read more...]
Medtronic advances surgical innovation with recent FDA clearance
March 27, 2026- Medtronic announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Stealth AXiS™ surgical system for cranial and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. Cleared for spine procedures in February, the Stealth AXiS™ surgical system unifies surgical planning, navigation, and robotics into a single intelligent system to support surgeons with greater … [Read more...]
Baxter partnership expands therapy program for clinical staff & patients
March 27, 2026- Pet Partners, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving human health and well-being through therapy animal interactions, and the Baxter Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. announced a new partnership to expand access to therapy animal programs in healthcare settings across the country. The initiative will begin as a … [Read more...]
Managing resistance
March 27, 2026- No matter how skillful your sales presentation is, distribution reps are likely to encounter negative reactions. When dealing with negative attitudes, reps must stay focused on their goal and realize the customers with negative attitudes are not rejecting the rep or their goal. The customer’s negativity is mostly directed at the plan and/or the strategy for … [Read more...]









