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National Academy of Medicine to launch AI patient safety initiative

The National Academy of Medicine has appointed a national steering group to guide a two-year initiative on patient safety in the era of AI, set to launch in spring 2026. Becker's Hospital Review

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  • Dec 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Riverside Medical Center receives Gold Tier ranking from IDPH

Riverside Medical Center has been recognized in the IDPH Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Riverside Healthcare

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  • Dec 01, 2025
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Carle Health Greater Peoria hospitals recognized for excellence in antimicrobial stewardship

Carle Health is proud to announce all three Greater Peoria Service Area hospitals received coveted Gold status as part of IDPH Acute Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. Carle Health

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  • Dec 01, 2025
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Patient Square Capital Completes Acquisition of Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc. announced that Patient Square Capital, a dedicated health care investment firm, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Premier, valued at $2.6 billion. Premier

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  • Nov 03, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

The myth of one-size-fits-all: Debunking non-acute supply chain misconceptions

Healthcare costs and labor pressures continue to climb, supply chain disruptions and shortages persist, and health system executives are demanding savings from operational leaders. Healthcare Dive

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  • Nov 03, 2025
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Riverside Nurses Recognized with Statewide Honors

Riverside Healthcare proudly announces that three of its nurses have been honored at the state level for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to the nursing profession.

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  • Nov 03, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Premier’s Population Health Management Collaborative ACOs Help Achieve Unprecedented Savings

CMS recently announced that 476 Accountable Care Organizations participating in the 2024 Medicare Shared Savings Program delivered $2.5 billion in net savings to Medicare. Premier

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  • Oct 01, 2025
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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
  • IPC Group Purchasing

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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