Maintenance and Operations
Form Your Pit Crew: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Healthcare Innovations Conference
The Healthcare Innovations Conference brought together healthcare facility managers from across the country to collaborate on industry issues.
8/19/2025
Encompass Health and BSA Announce Joint Venture for Amarillo Hospital
The hospital is expected to open in late 2025.
8/18/2025
California Bill Could Shift Workers' Comp Burden for Hospitals
SB 632 would presume more than half of hospital injury claims are job-related, raising cost, staffing and liability concerns for facilities leaders.
8/14/2025
Survey: Medicaid Cuts Could Create Tumult for Nursing Home Providers
92% of providers surveyed were concerned about potential reductions.
8/13/2025
PAM Health Acquires the Former Everest Rehabilitation Orlando
The new hospital is slated to open later this fall as PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocoee.
8/6/2025
Guidelight SouthPark Clinic Opens in Charlotte, North Carolina
Later this year, Guidelight will open a second Charlotte clinic serving both adolescents and adults.
7/23/2025
Trade Jobs Offer Promising Opportunities for Gen Z
Over 40 percent of Gen Zers are now pursuing a career in trades.
7/22/2025
New Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases Opens
The new space not only offers more exam rooms but also features 15 private infusion bays to allow privacy for all patients and their caregivers during treatment.
7/17/2025
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Daytona Beach Opens
Hospital amenities include all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite and more.
7/17/2025
Family Care Center Opens Newest Clinic in Memphis
It has expanded to offer comprehensive mental health services for all ages in Germantown neighborhood of Memphis.
7/16/2025
Creative Solutions in Healthcare Acquires 5 Skilled Nursing Facilities
Each location is planned to begin substantial upgrades to infrastructure and resident services.
7/9/2025
Over 700 Hospitals at Risk of Closure
Hospitals are citing financial problems at the main cause of potential closure.
7/8/2025
Astrana Health Fully Acquires Prospect Health
They completed the acquisition of Prospect Health for a total purchase price of $708 million.
7/8/2025
Hospitals Recognized for Sustainability, Resilience Achievements
The 496 healthcare organizations have demonstrated leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
7/7/2025
Caravel Autism Health Opens New Therapy Clinic in Missouri
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces.
7/7/2025
University of Mississippi Medical Center Acquires Merit Health Madison
Merit Health Madison will now operate under the name UMMC Madison.
6/12/2025
Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals
Flooring type, matting and cleaning programs all contribute to safer facilities.
6/11/2025
High-Performance Windows Support Safety at UW Medicine's New Behavioral Health Center
Case study: Engineered for strength, quiet and daylight, the chosen windows help create a safe, calming and energy-efficient environment for patients and providers.
6/6/2025
Certifications Help Address Generational Differences
Organizational success depends on adapting to a multi-generational workforce through programs to foster collaboration and bridge knowledge gaps.
6/2/2025
Don't Let Cleaning and Maintaining Upholstery Be an Afterthought
Manufacturers discuss how frequently healthcare facilities should clean and maintain upholstered furniture.
5/23/2025
Northwell Health and Nuvance Health Merge for Integrated Health System
As part of the agreement, Northwell will invest at least $1 billion in Nuvance hospitals.
5/8/2025
The Leapfrog Group Releases Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades
346 hospitals nationwide have not only achieved an “A” for Spring 2025 but have sustained the grade for five or more grading rounds.
5/6/2025
Center for Elders' Independence Expands with 3 New PACE Centers
This major expansion will nearly triple CEI’s capacity, bringing community-based care to over 3,200 older adults across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
5/5/2025
Sila Realty Trust Acquires Dover Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
The Dover Healthcare Facility is a 34-bed, inpatient rehabilitation facility offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care programs.
4/28/2025
Case Study: How NYU Langone Rebuilt for Resilience After Superstorm Sandy
Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience.
4/25/2025
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Health Care to Merge
They have signed a non-binding letter of intent to complete a shared mission agreement to merge the two organizations.
4/24/2025
Amae Health Expands to New York City
This expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.
4/17/2025
Thousands of Healthcare Workers Laid Off
As part of DOGE and RFK’s plan to reduce federal spending, thousands of healthcare workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks.
4/8/2025
Using Drones with Safety and Privacy in Mind
By addressing key considerations, managers can avoid problems and realize the substantial benefits drones can provide throughout the construction lifecycle.
3/17/2025
Healthcare Real Estate: Challenges and Industry Shifts for 2025
The hurdles include balancing expansion with financial constraints, the sustainability of office and retail conversions, and technological disruptions.
3/13/2025
All Eyes on Gen Z as They Enter the Workforce
As the labor gap widens in the facilities industry, not many managers trust Gen Z to fill that hole.
3/11/2025
Cultivating a Workforce in the Face of Skilled Trade Shortages
Facilities managers must make concerted efforts to attract skilled trade workers to their facilities and retain them long term.
3/10/2025
Prime Healthcare Acquires 8 Ascension Hospitals in Illinois
They also acquired a number of other facilities in this acquisition.
3/10/2025
Outpatient Growth and the Future of Healthcare Real Estate
From shifting services off hospital campuses to investing in purpose-built outpatient facilities, the healthcare sector is evolving rapidly.
3/6/2025
HCA Florida Healthcare Completes Purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center
HCA invested $134.5 million into the acquisition of this 53-bed hospital from Prime Healthcare.
3/4/2025
Logansport Memorial Hospital to Pursue Affiliation with Parkview Health
An affiliation would allow for expanded services in Cass County and north central Indiana and support the hospital’s financial stability.
2/27/2025
Integrated Facilities Management for Shifting Healthcare Landscape
Linking siloed facility management tasks together reduces costs and improves efficiencies.
2/26/2025
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center to Close in Late April
The move follows an evaluation of the medical center’s operations and the evolving healthcare needs of the community.
2/26/2025
Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Form Joint Venture
The partners anticipate building two new 120-bed hospitals in the greater Indianapolis area.
2/20/2025
5 Actions for Future-fitting Healthcare Facilities by 2030
Facilities leaders can advance organizational priorities with effective structures and skill sets, according to JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work.
2/12/2025
Plan for Houston Healthcare to Join Emory Healthcare Goes Forward
The last step will be closing the transaction, which is anticipated to occur in the coming months.
2/12/2025
Facilities Market Introduces Facilities in Focus Podcast
The Facilities in Focus podcast is officially available on all streaming platforms.
2/11/2025
New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Opening Date Announced
The new facility at the St. Elizabeth’s East campus will officially open in mid-April.
2/11/2025
The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends
From workplace improvement to AI, JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work survey reveals priorities for healthcare facilities teams.
2/10/2025
Hampstead Hospital Officially Joins Dartmouth Health
This will make Dartmouth solely responsible for the clinical leadership, patient care and operation of Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility.
2/6/2025
Prospect Medical Holdings to Sell Crozer Health to Non-Profit Consortium
The sale includes Crozer Health’s operating assets, including all hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and physician offices.
2/5/2025
CMMS, Data and the Path to Compliance
Taking control of healthcare facilities data in CMMS enables managers to use it to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of their assets.
1/29/2025
County of Santa Clara to Acquire Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare
The 258-bed hospital was purchased for $150 million.
1/15/2025
Deferred Maintenance: 5 Critical Issues
Managers face challenges in keeping facilities and systems safe and reliable. Here are five insights to help the effort.
1/13/2025
