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Nurses: America's most trusted professionals for 20+ years

For the 23rd year straight, nurses have earned recognition as the most trusted professionals in America. Becker's Hospital Review 

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  • Jan 06, 2025
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Riverside Healthcare’s Heart Failure Program Earns Prestigious Reaccreditation

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the reaccreditation of its Heart Failure Program by the American College of Cardiology. Riverside Healthcare

  • Jan 06, 2025
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New healthcare laws go into effect Jan. 1 in Illinois

Illinois will see new laws go into effect Jan. 1 to restrict the state’s health insurance companies from reducing patient care. WIFR

  • Jan 06, 2025
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Premier Honored as a 2024 Best in Business Award Winner by Modern Healthcare

Premier has been named a 2024 Best in Business Award winner by Modern Healthcare in the Consultants - Healthcare Management category. Premier Inc.

  • Dec 02, 2024
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Former Carle Health hospital beds helping patients half a world away

Twenty-nine hospital beds from Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston are improving patient outcomes half a world away. Carle Health

  • Dec 02, 2024
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ASCs' growing financial storm

Nine ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the financial issues pressuring ASCs. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Dec 02, 2024
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Premier Data: Navigating Patient Access Challenges to Enhance Care and Grow Revenue

Patient access is a key driver of patient acquisition, satisfaction and retention – all of which deeply influence care quality and provider revenue. Premier Inc.

  • Oct 31, 2024
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Riverside Healthcare named Illinois’ Healthiest Employer

In its 60th year, Riverside Healthcare continues its decades-long commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. Riverside Healthcare

  • Oct 31, 2024
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Premier Responds to Congressional RFI on Strengthening Domestic Medical Supply Chains

Premier responded to a request for information, which seeks input on policy strategies to strengthen domestic medical supply chains. Premier

  • Oct 31, 2024
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IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene. AMA

  • Jun 05, 2024
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Riverside Earns Highest Certification for Workplace Mental Health for Third Year in a Row

When it comes to mental health, Riverside recognizes the importance of supporting its employees through the challenges healthcare can bring.

  • Jun 05, 2024
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U.S. News releases its first ratings of ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s how and why they did it.

For 34 years, U.S. News & World Report has evaluated America’s hospitals, and its ratings have gained wide attention from consumers and the healthcare industry.

  • Jun 05, 2024
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4 Premier updates

In 2024, healthcare supply improvement company Premier has been steadily racking up partnerships with group purchasing organizations, health systems and drugmakers.

  • Apr 29, 2024
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64 Federally Qualified Health Centers Partner with MHN To Transition to Medicare Value-Based Care

Medical Home Network (MHN) is partnering this year with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in seven states to participate in two CMS value-based programs: ACO REACH and MSSP.

  • Apr 29, 2024
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Humboldt Park Health first in Midwest to get health equity certification

When Norwegian American Hospital became Humboldt Park Health three years ago, it adopted the tagline "Advancing Health Equity."

  • Apr 29, 2024
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HGPII Details GPOs’ Efforts to Reduce Prices and Increase Transparency Amid Marketplace Challenges

An annual survey has found that healthcare GPOs are adhering to best business practices and exploring innovative methods to address supply disruptions while promoting cost savings and quality.