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CMS finalizes 2.6% pay bump for hospitals in 2026: 8 things to know

CMS published its fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule on July 31. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Jul 08, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Premier, Inc. Expands Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Capabilities with Acquisition of IllumiCare

Premier, Inc., announced the acquisition of IllumiCare, a healthcare technology firm known for its EMR-agnostic platform. Premier

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  • Jul 08, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Mercyhealth becomes first hospital in region to offer the Pulsed Field Ablation VARIPULSE catheter

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville and Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside now offer the VARIPULSE pulse field ablation catheter used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). Mercyhealth

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  • Jul 08, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Where patient volumes are headed: 10 forecasts for 10 years out

Overall demand for healthcare services is poised to continue its significant growth across various service lines over the next decade. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Jun 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

‘We do not turn anyone away:’ Chicago hospital’s unique approach to patient care

Many medical facilities face challenges when it comes to recruitment and retention of doctors — especially those in underserved neighborhoods. WGN

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  • Jun 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). Riverside Healthcare

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  • Jun 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Carle Health creates new opportunities for sustainable action throughout the health system

Carle Health continues to develop initiatives that advance sustainability throughout the healthcare system. Carle Health

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