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‘We cannot cut our way to success’: Hospitals prep for Medicaid crunch
HR 1‘s most consequential Medicaid changes do not fully take effect until 2027. But hospitals are not waiting to feel the impact. Becker's Hospital Review
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- May 07, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Capstone Health Alliance and Prairie Health Ventures announce new partnership
Capstone Health Alliance and Prairie Health Ventures (PHV) are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at increasing savings, value, and long‑term sustainability. JHC Online
- May 06, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Healthcare system recognized for strong commitment to supporting veterans
Riverside Healthcare has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. Riverside Healthcare
- May 06, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. Appoints Emad Rizk, M.D., as CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
Premier, Inc., announced the appointment of Emad Rizk, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board. Premier
- Apr 06, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier Responds to CMS Notice on Incentives for Procurement of US-Manufactured Medical Supplies
Premier submitted comments in response to CMS’ advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on options to strengthen the resilience of the US healthcare supply chain. Premier
- Apr 06, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America’s generic drug prescriptions at risk
The connection between a Middle Eastern sea chokepoint and a U.S. pharmacy counter is less obvious than it might seem — and more direct than most consumers realize. CNBC
- Apr 06, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Indy the therapy dog is making a difference for behavioral health patients
A new team member in Carle Health Greater Peoria is making a lasting impact on the people he interacts with – patients, families and staff alike. Carle Health
- Mar 03, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier Launches Program to Build an Intelligent Healthcare Supply Chain of the Future
Premier, Inc., announced a major, multi-year strategic initiative to redefine the healthcare supply chain, delivering real-time intelligence for improved margins and outcomes. Premier
- Mar 03, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
The AI Wild West Is Over: Why 2026 Is the Year Health Systems Must Take Control
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a moonshot for healthcare: It’s quickly becoming the operating system of many healthcare organizations. Premier
- Mar 03, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
One Secret to Winning 2026: Community Partnerships That Reduce Cost and Boost Value
COVID-19 proved to be a stress test for how healthcare can look when clinical care and public health operate as a single system. Premier