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112 hospitals with 5+ Magnet designations

Less than 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals have achieved Magnet designation at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Oct 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Illinois hospital to join Mercyhealth

Freeport, Ill.-based FHN plans to affiliate with Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Oct 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Capstone Health Alliance and Yankee Alliance announce strategic partnership

This partnership marks a significant step forward as both organizations seek to leverage their collective capabilities while maintaining their distinct identities. JHC Online

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  • Oct 01, 2025
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Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction

Premier, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital. Premier

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  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

An Analysis of 30-Day All-Cause Readmissions and Accountable Care Organization Attribution

The journal Population Health Management published a study that revealed beneficiaries attributed to MSSP ACOs had a 6 percent lower readmission rate compared to non-ACO beneficiaries. Premier

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  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Mercyhealth is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® quality achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to care. Mercyhealth

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  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

How predictive planning can help stabilize healthcare supply chains: ECRI

A shift toward strategic, predictive planning can help transform the way healthcare organizations manage their equipment life cycles, according to an Aug. 12 ECRI blog post. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Aug 04, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Tariffs: Where things stand after trade deal deadline

Dozens of countries will now face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. following the expiration of President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 trade deal deadline. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Aug 04, 2025
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Riverside Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Lifesaving Heart Attack Care

Riverside Medical Center has once again been recognized among the best in the nation, earning the American College of Cardiology’s Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Riverside Healthcare

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  • Aug 04, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Premier, Inc. named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World report

Premier, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025–2026. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

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