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Physician recruitment in 2026: 6 benchmarking findings

The typical healthcare organization managed 100 physician and provider searches in 2025, down from a peak of 115 in 2023. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Sep 08, 2026
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When AI Products Become an AI Portfolio: The AI Governance Shift Needed in Physician Enterprises

The early adoption phase of artificial intelligence (AI) has largely passed. Medical groups that once debated whether to invest in AI are now managing multiple tools. Premier Inc.

  • Sep 08, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

American Heart Association awards Carle Health hospitals with Get With The Guidelines recognition

Several Carle Health hospitals received AHA and the American Stroke Association recognition through their Get With The Guidelines® program. Carle Health

  • Sep 08, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Why health systems are asking more from their GPOs

Health systems are asking more of their GPOs as supply chain leaders look beyond negotiated pricing toward broader cost, quality and resilience goals. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Riverside Healthcare nationally recognized for commitment to improve valvular heart disease outcomes

Riverside Healthcare has been recognized for achieving the Target: Aortic Stenosis™ Honor Roll award. Riverside Healthcare

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Build Systemness or Fall Behind: How to Optimize the Network and Grow Health System Margins

In the face of relentless margin pressures, declining traditional revenue streams and a growing demand for patient-centered care, health systems must fundamentally rethink operations. Premier

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

José R. Sánchez’s Vision for Healthcare Starts and Stays in the Community

José R. Sánchez transforms Humboldt Park Health into a national model for equity, access, and community-anchored care. Hispanic Executive

  • Jul 01, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Riverside Medical Center Recognized Among Nation's 100 Great Community Hospitals

Riverside Medical Center was named to Becker's list of 100 Great Community Hospitals, a national recognition that highlights hospitals providing outstanding care and service. Riverside Healthcare

  • Jul 01, 2026
  • IPC Group Purchasing

From Pilots to Performance: A New Playbook for AI in Medical Groups

AI has quickly become a standing agenda item in strategy discussions, capital planning conversations and, increasingly, investor and rating agency expectations. Premier Inc.