A proposed California bill aimed at reinforcing antitrust enforcement may also complicate the collaborative research that underpins clinical trials. One patient’s experience highlights what’s at stake—these trials saved her life, and she warns against endangering their vital role in advancing healthcare.
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead has opened an $8 million neuroscience center, funded in part by a $5 million donation from Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch. Suffolk County’s first dedicated neuroscience center aims to bring lifesaving stroke and neurological care closer to residents of the East End.
Claritas iPET™ has been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, enabling hospitals to produce sharper and clearer PET scans. This regulatory green light may allow for shorter scan times or reductions in radiation dosage, improving patient care and comfort.
Dr. Joel Durinka’s newly announced scholarship sets out to empower the next generation of physicians. Officially launched in Buffalo, NY, on February 28, 2026, this initiative seeks to foster medical innovation and invest in the future of health care.
Gritman Medical Center has completed a sterile facility and announced ownership of the Palouse Surgery Center in a move aimed at enhancing surgical care. These developments highlight Gritman’s commitment to delivering advanced healthcare services to the community.
Belmont Medical Technologies has named Brian Larkin as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change for the Billerica-based healthcare solutions provider. In this immediate appointment, Larkin succeeds former CEO Brian Ellacott. The transition underscores Belmont’s continued dedication to fluid resuscitation and temperature management innovations.
A newly formed partnership between SBC Medical-Supported Medical Corporation Nasukai and Daibi Medical Aesthetics aims to expand Shonan Beauty Clinic’s visibility in China and strengthen inbound medical demand to Japan. The focus is on boosting international healthcare collaboration and positioning Japan as a preferred destination for cosmetic treatments.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Mountains Health/IRMC have officially formed a “Joint Collaborative” to bolster rural health care. Their partnership aims to transform medical services for communities that traditionally face limited access.
Carrot, a global fertility and family care platform, has announced an expansion of its Flexible Plan Design with the launch of a cycle-based plan. This new offering allows customers to use either or both of Carrot’s coverage approaches—benefit maximums and cycle-based plans—to provide more individualized care for members.
Rick Dean brings decades of healthcare technology experience to Bicycle Health, the nation’s leading virtual medical group dedicated to opioid use disorder treatment. With nearly nine million Americans impacted by OUD, his leadership will focus on expanding access to evidence-based care while addressing the considerable societal and economic costs tied to this crisis.