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Epic, AHA team up to tackle key maternal health risk
AHA and EHR vendor Epic are partnering to help more hospitals adopt tools designed to better detect and treat postpartum hemorrhage. Becker's Hospital Review

News Articles
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. Expands Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Capabilities with Acquisition of IllumiCare
Premier, Inc., announced the acquisition of IllumiCare, a healthcare technology firm known for its EMR-agnostic platform. Premier
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Mercyhealth becomes first hospital in region to offer the Pulsed Field Ablation VARIPULSE catheter
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville and Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside now offer the VARIPULSE pulse field ablation catheter used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). Mercyhealth
- Jul 08, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Where patient volumes are headed: 10 forecasts for 10 years out
Overall demand for healthcare services is poised to continue its significant growth across various service lines over the next decade. Becker's Hospital Review
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
‘We do not turn anyone away:’ Chicago hospital’s unique approach to patient care
Many medical facilities face challenges when it comes to recruitment and retention of doctors — especially those in underserved neighborhoods. WGN
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). Riverside Healthcare
- Jun 02, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Carle Health creates new opportunities for sustainable action throughout the health system
Carle Health continues to develop initiatives that advance sustainability throughout the healthcare system. Carle Health
- May 01, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Trust the Top of Healthcare: The 100 Top Hospitals
Hear from top hospitals how the 100 Top Hospitals® program is impacting their organization. Premier
- May 01, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Capstone Health Alliance and Advantus Health Partners Announce Strategic Partnership
Capstone Health Alliance, one of the largest regional group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the country, announces a new strategic partnership with Advantus Health Partners. Capstone
- May 01, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
6 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2025
The healthcare sector remains a complex landscape shaped by continuing labor shortages, inflation and a disruptive supply chain. Premier