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Flu cases keep surging in IL with peak still ahead
Flu season is rocking the country and the state of Illinois. CDC data shows that doctor's visits for flu-like symptoms are at the highest levels in more than 25 years. WAND
News Articles
- Jan 05, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Michael J. Alkire Named to Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare List
Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier, Inc., has been honored by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2025. Premier Inc.
- Jan 05, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Healthcare Earns Gold Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification
The Riverside Family Birthing Center has earned Gold Certification as a Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. Riverside Healthcare
- Jan 05, 2026
- IPC Group Purchasing
Roseland Community Hospital cuts ribbon for new sickle cell clinic
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic. CBS 2
- 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
- Dec 01, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- Dec 01, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
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
- 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
- Nov 03, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
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.
- 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