Healthcare industry

Philips posts 8% order intake growth in Q3 and books a EUR 288 million Respironics provision

Philips reported 8% comparable order intake growth led by Diagnosis & Treatment and reiterated its 2026 outlook; Respironics reached an agreement in principle with the DOJ.

Rockwell Medical agrees to buy most of Vantive's hemodialysis business for $125 million

Rockwell Medical will take on Vantive's hemodialysis concentrates, machines, water treatment systems and the Medolla, Italy plant, with closing expected in mid-2027.

Zocdoc's first acquisition in nearly 20 years is an insurance checker

Zocdoc bought Sohar Health, which verifies coverage from a name and birth date, as it opens its booking engine to insurers, consumer apps and AI tools.

Telehealth margins were negative for every payer type in 2025

Strata data: telehealth visits up 79% since 2019 and remote monitoring up 4,000%, yet total cost margins were negative with every payer in 2025.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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…

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…

Why Should Companies Invest in Higher Quality Solutions

In an era where cost-cutting often trumps common sense, many organizations overlook how false economies quietly erode operational efficiency. Cheaper, lower-quality products may look good on a spreadsheet, but their excessive use drives waste, sustainability setbacks, and inconsistent outcomes. Investing in higher-quality solutions flips that equation—delivering better performance with less material, stronger results, and…

Clinician Education and Value-Based Purchasing Take Center Stage in 2025 Home Health Final Rule

Agencies must balance clinical expertise with socioeconomic factors to meet tightening regulatory expectations and improve outcomes

Elevating Home Care — A New Era of Partnerships and Collaboration

Fragmented home care services are driving unnecessary hospitalizations, but coordinated partnerships could transform outcomes for patients and providers alike

CooperVision’s Partnership with Plastic Bank: People + Planet

A vision care company discovers how tackling ocean plastic simultaneously creates economic opportunity for vulnerable coastal communities

Nurturing and Growing a Sustainable Safety Culture

Empowering employees to identify and address safety risks creates a foundation for long-term workplace protection

At Applied Digital, Employee Safety is #1

Building a safety-first culture sends a powerful message that employees matter more than output

Balancing Cybersecurity and Privacy: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs Stronger Laws to Protect Patient Privacy

Healthcare leaders face mounting pressure to strengthen legal frameworks that protect patient data amid rising digital vulnerabilities

How to Fortify Healthcare Networks: Training and Collaboration on Cybersecurity Best Practices

Human-centered training and cross-team coordination emerge as the most effective defense against healthcare's mounting cyber threats

Successful Innovation in B2B Takes Bringing the Whole Company to the Table

Cross-functional alignment emerges as the critical missing ingredient most B2B companies overlook when pursuing meaningful innovation

Serve Somebody with Rhonda Quintana | Ep. 3 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Healthcare leaders share practical strategies for sustaining personal fulfillment while advancing their professional goals in demanding clinical environments