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Welldoc Launches AI-Powered Care Loop Connecting Daily Health to Care Teams, Keeping Patients and Clinicians in Control

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Welldoc®, a leader in AI-powered health technology for complex conditions, today launched its next-generation platform: a digital-first care loop connecting an individual’s daily health experience directly to their care team. Unlike consumer chatbots, the care loop runs on Welldoc’s clinically validated Small Language Models (SLMs), ensuring guidance is personalized, measurable, and connected to a clinician. At its center is Simon, Welldoc’s AI care agent, orchest...
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Jackson Healthcare Announces Promotions on Executive Leadership Team

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Healthcare®, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions, today announced the promotions of Leslie Kurtz and Josh Berman. Kurtz, who has been the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO) since 2018, now carries the dual titles of chief operating officer (COO) and CFO. Berman’s responsibilities also have expanded into the new role of senior vice president of strategic initiatives.In her positions, Kurtz directs financial strategy and st...
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MEDITECH Customers Highlight Real-World Impact of Connected Care at MEDITECH LIVE

CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week at the MEDITECH LIVE leadership summit, healthcare organizations using MEDITECH's Traverse Exchange interoperability network highlighted significant benefits gained since implementing the network’s new Consolidated Patient Summary. Unveiled at last year's summit, the enhanced workflow has seen swift adoption among clinicians, providing care teams with faster access to critical patient information, reducing duplicate testing, and supporting more informed...
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Healthcare Workers at Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation Vote Unanimously to Authorize Strike Amid Bargaining Delays

NORTH CAPE MAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Healthcare workers at Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation, located at 3809 Bayshore Road in North Cape May, have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, sending a clear message to their employer that they are prepared to take action. The workers, represented by United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152, provide short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute, and long-term care to residents and patients every day. Despite their commitm...
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HCA Healthcare Presents 2026 Awards of Distinction

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today presented its annual HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction, which include the Frist Humanitarian Award and the Excellence in Nursing Award, are the highest honors HCA Healthcare bestows on colleagues, nurses, physicians and volunteers, recognizing individuals who exemplify the organization’s cul...
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The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health Announce Plans to Transition Ownership of St. Francis Campus

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. & KANSAS CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) announced the signing of a definitive agreement today for The University of Kansas Health System to acquire full ownership of St. Francis Campus and affiliated care locations in Topeka, following a successful joint venture partnership of nearly 10 years. Under the new ownership structure, all operational responsibilities and clinical functions previously managed by Ardent...
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Mountainside Warns of Ketamine Risks at American Colleges and Universities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As recent headlines ignite conversations about ketamine use across campuses, Mountainside Treatment Center is urging colleges and universities to ensure students have clear information about the dangers of ketamine and to make support available to the campus community. Ketamine was first synthesized in 1962 and approved by the U.S. FDA in 1970. It is primarily used as an anesthetic in medical settings but has gained attention for its off-label use in treating conditio...
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RestorixHealth Announces 2026 Center Recognition Awards

METAIRIE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RestorixHealth, the nation’s leading wound care solutions company, is pleased to announce the wound and hyperbaric center recipients of their Center Recognition Awards program for the awards period January-June 2026. These awards champion a center’s commitment to the highest quality of patient care, optimal outcomes and exceptional patient satisfaction over a six-month period. “Earning a Center Recognition award is a tremendous achievement. These outstanding team...
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Lifepoint Rehabilitation Celebrates 51 Facilities and Units Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 32 inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and 19 of its contracted acute rehabilitation units awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on August 27th, 2026, and can be viewed o...
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HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce combination focused on improving access, quality and affordability

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. & DULUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agreement reflects a shared commitment to improving health and well-being across Minnesota and the upper Midwest...