Hospitals
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VA's Federal EHR Now Live at Four Ohio and Kentucky Medical Centers
In early June 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its federal electronic health record system to four additional medical facilities. The deployment covers the Cincinnati, Chillicothe, and Dayton VA medical centers in Ohio, and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center–Fort Thomas in Kentucky, affecting more than 107,000 veterans and about 7,200 clinicians and staff.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 11, 2026
CalOptima Health Board Approves $429.6M Rate Increase for Hospitals and Specialists
The CalOptima Health Board of Directors approved the use of $429.6 million from its reserves to increase rates for hospitals and specialists, according to a June 10, 2026, announcement. The rate increases will be distributed over the next 30 months.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 11, 2026
Encompass Health and Piedmont Open 40-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Georgia
Encompass Health and Piedmont announced on June 9, 2026, the opening of Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital in Loganville, Georgia. The 40-bed inpatient facility, a joint venture between the two organizations, is now accepting patients in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 9, 2026
Erie VA Medical Center Marks 75th Anniversary
The Erie VA Medical Center, which was dedicated in 1951, held an event on May 14, 2026, to celebrate 75 years of service. Staff, veterans, and community partners attended the ceremony.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 9, 2026
Tampa General Hospital Earns Newsweek 2026 Recognition in Seven Specialties
Tampa General Hospital was recognized in seven specialties in Newsweek's 2026 "America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care" rankings, which were compiled in partnership with Statista. According to a June 8, 2026 announcement, the hospital is the only Tampa-based system and one of four in Florida to be recognized across all seven listed specialties.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 9, 2026
LewisGale States Pulaski Hospital Is Not Closing Amidst Concerns
LewisGale Health System has addressed concerns regarding the future of LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, stating that the hospital is not closing.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 7, 2026
Denver Health Opens Southeast Medical Center, Plans Specialty Service Expansion
Denver Health announced on June 6, 2026, that it had opened a new facility, the Southeast Medical Center, at 6360 E. Evans Ave. in southeast Denver. The center provides primary care services for adult patients.
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 6, 2026
Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Deploys Robotic Bronchoscopy System for Lung Cancer Detection
Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare, part of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), has implemented the Ion robotic navigational bronchoscopy system from Intuitive Surgical. The technology is used for the minimally invasive biopsy of small lun…
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 6, 2026
Kenmore Mercy Hospital ICU Team Receives Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
The intensive care unit (ICU) team at Kenmore Mercy Hospital has received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence, a national recognition of patient care and nursing standards. The award was announced by the Catholic Health LIFE Program o…
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 6, 2026
AHN Plans New Hospital in Washington County to Replace Canonsburg Facility
On June 4, 2026, Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health announced plans to build a new full-service hospital in Cecil Township, Pa. The approximately 150,000-square-foot facility, to be located in the Southpointe II business park, …
The Desk - Jordan Leahy · June 5, 2026