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IDPH Marks 60 Years Of Newborn Screening

The Illinois Department of Public Health is marking 60 years of newborn screening this September. WSIU

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  • Sep 02, 2025
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An Analysis of 30-Day All-Cause Readmissions and Accountable Care Organization Attribution

The journal Population Health Management published a study that revealed beneficiaries attributed to MSSP ACOs had a 6 percent lower readmission rate compared to non-ACO beneficiaries. Premier

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  • Sep 02, 2025
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Mercyhealth is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® quality achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to care. Mercyhealth

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  • Sep 02, 2025
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How predictive planning can help stabilize healthcare supply chains: ECRI

A shift toward strategic, predictive planning can help transform the way healthcare organizations manage their equipment life cycles, according to an Aug. 12 ECRI blog post. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Aug 04, 2025
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Tariffs: Where things stand after trade deal deadline

Dozens of countries will now face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. following the expiration of President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 trade deal deadline. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Aug 04, 2025
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Riverside Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Lifesaving Heart Attack Care

Riverside Medical Center has once again been recognized among the best in the nation, earning the American College of Cardiology’s Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Riverside Healthcare

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  • Aug 04, 2025
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Premier, Inc. named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World report

Premier, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025–2026. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

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  • Jul 08, 2025
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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
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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
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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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