August 22, 2025- In 2024, Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide shortage of the country’s intravenous (IV) fluids after damaging a facility in North Carolina. A similar IV fluid shortage was caused when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017. In a new, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that nearly two-thirds of all … [Read more...]
Powering home healthcare: Cardinal Health on elevating diabetes care at home
August 1, 2025- Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions continues to redefine what it means to manage chronic conditions from home with its recent acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG) and its legacy brands – Advanced Diabetes Supply and US MED. With the addition of ADSG, at-Home Solutions will serve more people living with diabetes than ever before. ADSG brings … [Read more...]
American Hospital Association and Epic collaborate toward improving maternal health outcomes
July 28, 2025- The American Hospital Association (AHA) and health care technology company Epic are collaborating to help more hospitals consider adopting a set of tools to aid in the detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) — a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of childbirth. PPH is responsible for 11% of maternal deaths in the United States … [Read more...]
Lake Regional Health System in Missouri joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
July 25, 2025- Lake Regional Health System and Mayo Clinic Platform announced that the health system in Osage Beach, Missouri, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare providers carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo's clinical, educational, research and operational knowledge, expertise and … [Read more...]
HealthTrust named top workplace for the fourth consecutive year
June 26, 2025- HealthTrust Performance Group has been named a Top Workplace by The Tennessean for the fourth consecutive year. “This continued designation recognizes the positive environment and culture of excellence we’ve built for our team,” said Ed Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of HealthTrust. “Our employees’ unwavering diligence, passion and dedication to … [Read more...]
Trump administration doubles the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
June 5, 2025- U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum doubled to 50% as of 12:01 am ET on Wednesday, June 4, according to CNN Business. While the U.S. has carved out its own niche in domestic metals manufacturing, it also relies on imports from abroad to fill in the gaps: America imported 26.2 million metric tons of steel and 5.4 million metric tons of aluminum from abroad last … [Read more...]
Technology in Post-Acute
How technology is changing the way post-acute care is delivered. The healthcare landscape is continuing to evolve to meet the needs of patients within medical facilities and beyond the hospital setting. Technological advancements such as AI, telehealth, remote patient monitoring and more have transformed post-acute and at-home care by enhancing accessibility of care, … [Read more...]
Henry Schein to participate in upcoming investor conference in June
May 16, 2025-Henry Schein, Inc. announced that the Company will present at the following investor conference in June: Henry Schein’s presentations can be heard via live webcast by visiting https://investor.henryschein.com/webcasts. Replays will be available on the Henry Schein website following the presentations. Continue Reading … [Read more...]
Peter Lee, Ph.D., president of Microsoft Research, elected to Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees
May 14, 2025- Peter Lee, Ph.D., president of Microsoft Research, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. Dr. Lee oversees Microsoft Research's 13 global laboratories, driving advancements in artificial intelligence, computer science, health and life sciences while fostering the development of research-driven products that expand human knowledge. Before joining … [Read more...]
McKesson spins off med-surg segment
McKesson Corporation announced its intention to separate its Medical-Surgical Solutions segment into an independent company (“NewCo”). McKesson believes a separation will “further enhance the strategic opportunity and operational focus of both companies and unlock value for McKesson shareholders,” the company said. “The separation would advance McKesson and NewCo’s ability … [Read more...]