Pharmacy procurement now sits at the intersection of financial performance, supply chain and regulatory accountability. As margins tighten and shortages persist, leaders can no longer rely on isolated purchasing decisions to protect their organizations. This report outlines a clearer path…
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Renton, Wash.-based Providence has re-opened its North Coast Surgery Center in Oceanside, Calif., the Times Standard reported Feb. 5. The revamped facility includes an expansion of outpatient endoscopy services, according to the report, offering colonoscopies and other gastrointestinal procedures. About…
Affordability and access are two of the biggest concerns among healthcare leaders in 2026, and cardiology falls directly into these priorities. A 2024 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that almost half of all U.S.…
Patient discharge is one of the most vulnerable points in the care journey. When instructions are unclear or inaccurately translated, patients face higher risk of confusion, non-adherence and readmission. Health systems often depend on translation tools that were not designed…
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Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, FACE
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Nuvance Health
Vesime Schroering
Cloud Data Platform sales representative, Oracle North America Healthcare
The housing crisis is becoming a healthcare leadership issue. As housing costs rise faster than wages, many healthcare employees cannot afford to live near where they work. The result is longer commutes, higher turnover, staffing instability and escalating labor costs…
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Medford, Ore.-based Asante has signed a multi-year extension of its co-management agreement with Southern Oregon Cardiology, also of Medford, continuing their decade long partnership. The organizations began expanding cardiac services at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in March 2025. Construction…
Gastroenterology is rapidly transforming as health systems invest in outpatient digestive care, private equity-backed platforms expand and new technology reshapes endoscopy delivery. All the while, rising screening demand, workforce shortages and reimbursement pressures are shifting how GI services are structured…
Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America has acquired Montana Retina Consultants, according to a Feb. 5 news release. Bozeman-based Montana Retina Consultants is a community-based retinal care practice that treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular edema, retinal…
Kansas City University has welcomed its first class of students to its Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at its Joplin, Mo., campus. According to a Feb. 5 news release, the program’s inaugural class includes 24 students. The…
Here are five major changes affecting certified registered nurse anesthetists’ education, practice authority, reimbursement and workforce trends that Becker’s reported in 2025. 1. Doctoral entry requirements take effect: As of the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse…
