Maintenance and Operations
Healthcare Is the New Retail
How site selection strategies are shaping the future of medical real estate.
12/11/2025
General Leonard Wood Community Hospital Opening Date Set
The medical facility is designed to provide care to service members, retirees and their families.
12/2/2025
State of the Facilities Management Industry in 2025
Many facility managers cite budget constraints and the rise in operating concerns as their top concerns heading into the new year.
11/26/2025
Skill Stacking: How Micro-Credentials Are Reshaping Trades
Micro-credentials can keep skilled trade workers up to speed with modern systems and complement longer, more formal training programs.
11/25/2025
Over 40% of Workers Impacted by Seasonal Depression
Seasonal changes can have an impact on work performance.
11/20/2025
NLCS Strengthens Safety and Compliance with Comprehensive Electrical Program
Case study: A renewed partnership with Siemens helps the senior living provider meet NFPA 70B standards, reduce risk, and enhance reliability across its communities.
11/18/2025
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Merge
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will transition to the Sanford Health name and brand while preserving and expanding health services across the communities it serves.
11/4/2025
Community Health Systems to Sell 3 Pennsylvania Hospitals to Tenor Health Foundation
Once funding is secured, the transaction is expected to close very soon thereafter within the fourth quarter of this year.
10/28/2025
Why More Facilities are Adding Gender Neutral Restrooms
Gender neutral restrooms help avoid controversy in public facilities.
10/22/2025
EaaS: Funding Infrastructure Projects with Energy Savings
Process converts necessary upgrades from capital liabilities into strategic investments using operational dollars.
10/9/2025
STEPS Behavioral Health Opens New Autism Care Clinic in Maryland
The Columbia, Maryland, clinic offers signature programs including Early STEPS (Early Intervention Program), Summer STEPS, Social STEPS and more.
10/8/2025
Energy as a Service: Rethinking Deferred Capital Renewal
EaaS converts necessary facility upgrades from capital liabilities to strategic investments by financing them through guaranteed utility savings.
10/2/2025
FHN Announces Plans to Affiliate with Mercyhealth
The transaction will go through customary regulatory and closing conditions, which are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2025.
10/2/2025
Gen Z is Tired of Negative Stereotypes
Gen Z is just the latest generation to be labeled as “lazy” by their older colleagues.
10/1/2025
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to Integrate Catalyst Medical Group
The transition is expected to be completed in late 2025.
9/30/2025
Hudson Regional Health Launches 4-Hospital System
The launch comes after CarePoint’s bankruptcy plan was confirmed and went “effective.”
9/18/2025
Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center Join to Form Partnership
The partnership will go into effect by the end of December 2025.
9/17/2025
Data-Driven Decisions: How Analytics Are Shaping Healthcare Facility Planning
Hospitals can use data to prioritize upgrades, extend building lifespans and maximize the impact of limited capital budgets.
9/10/2025
ISSA Introduces Healthcare Platform to Advance Safer, Cleaner Patient Environments
This new resource integrates training, research and cross-sector collaboration to raise care standards and improve patient outcomes.
8/29/2025
Key Takeaways From the 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference
The Health Care Facilities Innovation 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
