March 13, 2026- Abbott announced results from the FreeDM2 randomized controlled trial (RCT) showing that people using FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology had better glucose outcomes than those using traditional fingersticks. Improvements were achieved through participant-led self-management, guided by real-time CGM insights. Findings were presented at … [Read more...]

March 13, 2026- Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is an annual recognition event, observed this year from March 8-14, to bring awareness to delivering safe, quality care to all patients, according to The American Hospital Association (AHA). The 2026 Patient Safety Awareness Week theme is “Team Up for Patient Safety,” highlighting the importance of teamwork in building a … [Read more...]

March 13, 2026- Baptist Health and Compass Surgical Partners have teamed up with local physicians to take ownership of the Middleburg Surgery Center, a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center near Baptist Medical Center Clay. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding outpatient surgical care across Northeast Florida. The center, now licensed and accredited, … [Read more...]

March 12, 2026- The South Carolina Department of Public Health March 6 reported that the state’s measles outbreak is at 991 cases, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States as it works closely with the South … [Read more...]

March 12, 2026- Healthgrades announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This achievement recognizes hospitals that excel at providing top-quality care while preventing serious safety events during hospital stays. This year’s recipients include 438 hospitals from 40 states and represent the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient … [Read more...]

March 12, 2026- Abbott announced new real-world data that reveal a growing global burden of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The findings also show significant gaps in early detection of rising ketones among people with diabetes and healthcare providers. DKA occurs when ketones build up in the blood to dangerous levels — often before symptoms are recognized — and can have … [Read more...]

March 12, 2026- Intermountain Health unveiled its new Intermountain Health Gastroenterology Center in Ogden, Utah, to the community on Tuesday, which is designed to make gastroenterology care, including early detection colonoscopy screening for colon cancer, more accessible and affordable for patients. The new ambulatory endoscopy center is located next to Intermountain … [Read more...]

March 12, 2026- Stryker, a major U.S. medical equipment company, said a cyberattack disrupted its global networks on Wednesday, March 11, according to AP News. Stryker announced early Thursday, March 12 on its website that "at this time, there is no indication of malware or ransomware and we believe the situation is contained to our internal Microsoft environment only. Our … [Read more...]

March 11, 2026- The medical technology company Stryker is experiencing a global outage across its systems. The outage began shortly after midnight, Wednesday, March 11, on the East Coast. Staff and contractors at the company are reporting that the logo of an Iran-linked hacking group has appeared on login pages, according to the Wall Street Journal.  The incident … [Read more...]

March 11, 2026- Cardinal Health has been recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers of 2026 by Forbes, according to a recent LinkedIn post. The annual rankings are based on survey responses from U.S. employees. According to Cardinal Health, "We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be themselves and do their best work to deliver products and … [Read more...]