May 21, 2026- Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have hypertension (48.1%, or 119.9 million), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Patients are often not aware that their blood pressure is elevated – which is why it is referred to as an ‘invisible killer.’ Hypertension puts patients at an elevated risk of a heart attack or stroke and results in … [Read more...]
Proposed partnership could transform North Carolina healthcare
May 13, 2026- A proposed strategic combination between Atrium Health and WakeMed Health & Hospitals could significantly reshape healthcare access across North Carolina. The organizations announced plans to join forces in a move they say would expand specialty care, behavioral health services and virtual care offerings while bringing a projected $2 billion … [Read more...]
Henry Schein reports Q1 2026 financial results
May 5, 2026- Henry Schein, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Continue Reading … [Read more...]
Premier, Inc. appoints Chief Executive Officer
May 5, 2026- Amidst ever-mounting pressure on healthcare providers to deliver better outcomes at lower cost, Premier, Inc. — which supports $86 billion in purchasing across more than 4,250 hospitals and 1.3 billion patient encounters nationwide — announced May 5 the appointment of Emad Rizk, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board. In … [Read more...]
BD reimagines vascular access technology
May 4, 2026- BD announced the commercial launch of the BD® CentroVena One™ Insertion System, the first all-in-one central venous catheter (CVC) insertion device on the market. The system is designed to simplify central line placement for clinicians and enhance patient safety by streamlining key steps and incorporating safety-focused design elements that support consistent, … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Children’s launches new pediatric mental health care program
May 4, 2026- Cleveland Clinic Children’s is launching a pediatric partial hospitalization program with an anticipated opening this fall at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation. The program will be located in a renovated space specifically designed to provide structured, supportive care for children and adolescents experiencing significant … [Read more...]
HealthTrust highlights clinician-led sourcing at IDN Summit
May 1, 2026- HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust) participated in the Spring IDN Summit and Reverse Expo, at Omni Orlando Resort at champions gate on April 20 – 22, 2026, where leaders explored how to close the gap between clinical practice and sourcing strategy to help improve patient outcomes. At the event, Jennel Lengle, VP Clinical … [Read more...]
Saint Joseph Health to adopt CommonSpirit Health name
April 29, 2026- Saint Joseph Health announced that its hospitals, clinics and care sites throughout Kentucky will begin using the CommonSpirit Health name in July 2026. It is important for patients to know that this change will not affect their care, their physicians, their nurses or the services received at any of the locations. Seven Saint Joseph Health … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic establishes Space Health Center
April 29, 2026- Cleveland Clinic has established the Space Health Center in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, which will incorporate research, education and clinical care for cardiovascular health conditions related to space travel. The new center is led by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts who will research the effects of … [Read more...]
Medela earns top trust recognition across key markets
April 7, 2026- Medela is honored to be named the #1 Most Trusted Breast Pump brand in the United States and Canada for 2026 by the BrandSpark Most Trusted® Awards, marking its eighth consecutive year earning the top spot in both countries. Medela was also recognized as the most trusted Breast Pump brand in the United Kingdom for the fourth year, reinforcing its global … [Read more...]