IHA Healthcare News
Get the healthcare news you need to stay on top of legislative proposals, industry trends and local issues. This section has news articles, IHA's Daily Briefing, IHA press releases and our Member News Spotlight. You can sort by category.
A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms
To lay upon an operating table is to put a lot of trust into other people’s hands — willingly or not. WGLT
News Articles
- Sep 04, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
New Premier Data Reveals Healthcare Supply Chain Trends, Challenges and Actionable Solutions
Over the past four years, healthcare supply chains have faced an unprecedented number of complex and compounding challenges rarely seen throughout history. Premier
- Sep 04, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
The healthcare disruptors most affecting physicians
From CVS Health to artificial intelligence, five physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss the healthcare disruptors most affecting physicians. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Program Helps Patients Engage in Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Improve Overall Health
Riverside Healthcare’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Wellness Center has launched the Weigh to Healthy Living Program, a six-month weight management program. Riverside Healthcare
- Aug 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Showcasing Groundbreaking Healthcare Technologies at Premier’s Innovation Celebration
This year, Premier's highly anticipated Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition will kick off on July 23 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Premier
- Aug 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
5 ways ASCs fight the battle between rising costs and falling reimbursements
The costs of doing business continue to soar for ASCs, while Medicare and private payer reimbursements continue to decrease. Becker's Hospital Review
- Jul 08, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
2024 Ambulatory Care Trends: AI, Independence, Privacy
Themes that were present throughout 2023 such as AI, provider satisfaction, and market pressures will continue to drive how practices and providers operate in 2024. Becker's Hospital Review
- Jul 08, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Championing Equity and Transformation in Healthcare
Loretto Hospital’s President and CEO talks about the hospital’s future amid ongoing challenges. Loretto Hospital In the News
- Jul 08, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. Launches Premier SmartPO™, a Cost-Saving Digital Purchasing Platform
Automated buying experience with complete visibility into procurement will help drive healthcare supply chain resiliency, savings opportunities and quality patient care. Premier
- Jul 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier Submits Comments on Increased Tariffs on Medical Products
Premier submitted comments in response to the US Trade Representative (USTR)’s solicitation for input on a new wave of tariffs on $18 billion worth of goods manufactured in China. Premier
- Jun 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Earns Highest Certification for Workplace Mental Health for Third Year in a Row
When it comes to mental health, Riverside recognizes the importance of supporting its employees through the challenges healthcare can bring.
- Jun 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
U.S. News releases its first ratings of ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s how and why they did it.
For 34 years, U.S. News & World Report has evaluated America’s hospitals, and its ratings have gained wide attention from consumers and the healthcare industry.
- Jun 05, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
4 Premier updates
In 2024, healthcare supply improvement company Premier has been steadily racking up partnerships with group purchasing organizations, health systems and drugmakers.
- Apr 29, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
64 Federally Qualified Health Centers Partner with MHN To Transition to Medicare Value-Based Care
Medical Home Network (MHN) is partnering this year with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in seven states to participate in two CMS value-based programs: ACO REACH and MSSP.
- Apr 29, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Humboldt Park Health first in Midwest to get health equity certification
When Norwegian American Hospital became Humboldt Park Health three years ago, it adopted the tagline "Advancing Health Equity."
- Apr 29, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
HGPII Details GPOs’ Efforts to Reduce Prices and Increase Transparency Amid Marketplace Challenges
An annual survey has found that healthcare GPOs are adhering to best business practices and exploring innovative methods to address supply disruptions while promoting cost savings and quality.