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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
News Articles
- Jan 06, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
ASCs' growing financial storm
Nine ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the financial issues pressuring ASCs. Becker's Hospital Review
- Dec 02, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- IPC Group Purchasing
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.