Healthcare Industry

Two Radiology Deals Signal Focus on Coverage, Not Scanners

Radiology Business reports that Colorado Imaging Associates and TRA formed Affiliated Radiology, while Align Capital agreed to buy Heritage Imaging.

Interchangeable biosimilars are getting approved faster, and Wezlana shows why

FDA’s interchangeable Wezlana nod for Stelara’s uses lands as interchangeability reviews speed up, a shift that changes formulary timing, pharmacy substitution

The EU’s MDR delay buys time, but it won’t clear your commissioning bottleneck

The MDR timeline extension shifts EU medtech planning out to 2027–2028. The next constraint is how fast teams can validate and ramp automated lines without “pow

ADA endorsement puts Weave on the shortlist for dental front-office tech

Weave’s ADA endorsement and its Practice Analytics release tighten the spec for phone, texting, scheduling, and insurance workflows.

Radiology deal flow is splitting in two: $8B radiopharma and 14-state mobile imaging rollups

From Curium’s up to $8B Lantheus agreement to PE-backed mobile imaging platforms, radiology consolidation is shifting what hospitals buy and how reads get staff

FDA QMSR ties supplier contracts to inspection prep

FDA’s QMSR is pushing medtech OEMs to rewrite how CMOs handle risk, records, and audit support.

More nurse staffing was associated with slightly lower safety-culture scores in a 205-hospital analysis

A 2026 analysis found small negative links between added staffing and safety-culture perceptions. Operators are shifting to governance, reporting systems, and e

Gartner says AI budgets are growing faster than the rules to control them

Gartner data shows AI spend is up faster than overall budgets, while many organizations still lack FinOps guardrails.

Tarsus’ $450M Alkeus deal puts phase 3 retina programs on the same integration plan

Two acquisitions add a phase 3 oral Stargardt asset and a post-injection antiseptic. The work now shifts to trial operations, CMC, and future specialty distribu

FDA’s Oct. 19 AI docket forces medtech teams to write tests, not slide decks

The FDA’s generative AI discussion paper points to competency-style evaluation and heavier postmarket monitoring, pushing vendors and hospital buyers to demand

Bobby Hilliard - Board Chair, HealthConnect Texas

Board chair, Bobby Hilliard shares his thoughts on Healthconnect Texas.

Sobi CEO Guido Oelkers named BioNTech's next chief executive, targeting multiple approved products by 2030

BioNTech taps Sobi CEO Guido Oelkers as its next chief executive, with a mandate to turn a deep oncology pipeline into multiple approved products by 2030.

Health systems are spending big on EHRs and AI while governance gaps widen

Epic projects running into nine figures, AI reimbursement still unresolved, and most hospitals without dedicated AI testing platforms shape today's health IT landscape.

Health systems keep pouring money into Epic as margins tighten and AI governance lags behind

EHR spend stays elevated even under financial pressure, while most health systems still lack the AI testing infrastructure to govern the tools they're deploying

TSP: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah

Meet Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, a nursing leader advancing global health equity through diaspora engagement, preventive care, and innovation.

A Physician Entrepreneur's Journey in Specialty Care Expansion - Dr. Joe Pazona, CEO of VirtuCare

Medical device supply chains face persistent pressure as federal glove push falls short

From failed domestic glove manufacturing to hospital product shortages and a $1.5B heart valve market battle, medtech supply signals are shifting.

Healthcare digital transformation stalls when teams stay disconnected

More than 70% of healthcare executives call digital transformation a top priority, yet fragmented communication and information silos keep limiting results.

Gene therapies, early detection, and GLP-1 drugs are reshaping enterprise healthcare procurement

From FDA-cleared gene therapy for toddlers to blood tests predicting Alzheimer's onset, health advances are accelerating benefit plan and procurement decisions.

Clinical AI, specialty pharmacy, and consolidation: what's reshaping healthcare operations right now

Nurses are co-designing AI tools, OpenAI is pitching hospitals directly, and specialty pharmacy M&A is accelerating. Here's what it means for health system oper

Expanding Access to Youth Mental Health Services with Mike Stevens

Dr. Mike Stevens of Hopebound explains how graduate-level clinicians supervised by licensed professionals are expanding mental health access for youth ages 10–2

Introducing The Scopewell Podcast

James Leuthe launches The Scopewell Podcast to surface real healthcare conversations and bring the best thinking out of the room.

Healthcare’s 2026 Reality: Growing Workforce Gaps, Tiered Access, and the Rise of AI Support

Healthcare systems are entering 2026 under mounting pressure. A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages—highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million this year alone. The stakes are no longer theoretical: delays in care, limited specialist access, and widening disparities are…

CooperVision Launches MADE BETTER™ Promise Beginning with MyDay® Contact Lenses*¹

New sustainability platform reflects company's commitment to responsible sourcing, more efficient manufacturing, and offsetting a portion of plastic footprint*†1

NCC 2026: CooperVision Research Supports a Lifetime of Clear, Comfortable Contact Lens Wear

CooperVision will present a range of scientific papers and posters in the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) scientific stream at the 2026 Netherlands Contact Lens Congress (NCC)

CooperCompanies Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

First quarter 2026 revenue of $1.024 billion, up 6%, or up 3% organically, from last year's first quarter.

CooperVision Launches MiSight® 1 day in Japan; Becomes First Myopia Control Contact Lens in Leading Vision Care Market

CooperVision Strengthens Global Footprint with Expanded Access to Myopia Management in Asia-Pacific

What Makes the Suite Ultra-Fiber Wipe Different From the Rest

In controlled environments where contamination is measured in microns and margins for error are razor thin, the Suite Ultra-Fiber Wipe from Benchmark Products stands apart by rethinking what microfiber can do. By engineering fibers that are dramatically smaller than standard polyester microfiber, the wipe delivers measurable gains in residue removal, bio-burden reduction, and endotoxin…

Has Your Home Cleaning Game Leveled Up Since Joining Benchmark

Joining a company that lives and breathes cleanliness can subtly transform daily routines, especially at home. For families with young children, having access to high-quality cleaning products isn’t just about sparkling surfaces—it becomes part of a broader strategy to navigate cold and flu season with a bit more confidence. In that sense, Benchmark Products…

What Data-Driven Assumptions Do Clients Need to Rethink

Too often, organizations treat consumables as a simple unit-cost line item, overlooking how material selection directly affects efficiency, equipment longevity, and environmental monitoring outcomes. When clients rethink this assumption through a data-driven lens—especially in cleaning and disinfection—they uncover returns in reduced waste, improved EM performance, and the ability to run more effective campaigns throughout the…