Industry News - September 2026
Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.
9/9/2026
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health Finalize Partnership
An integration process is underway to create a unified organization.
9/9/2026
OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Earns Critical Access Hospital Designation
The program was established to help rural hospitals maintain local access to care by providing additional flexibility through a cost-based Medicare reimbursement model.
9/8/2026
Stephens County Hospital Becoming Part of Wellstar Health System
The transaction is expected to be completed toward the end of 2026, pending the conclusion of regulatory approvals.
9/3/2026
Grafton City Hospital Joins Vandalia Health
The transition follows approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority and continues a longstanding partnership between the organizations.
9/3/2026
Adena Health Finalizes Acquiring Fairfield Medical Center
Fairfield Medical Center will now be known as Adena Fairfield Medical Center, marking a new chapter for the hospital.
9/2/2026
Every Detail Matters: A Patient's Story of Healing, Hope and Healthcare Facilities
In the Facilities in Focus season finale, 11-year-old Kendalynn and her mother share how Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital became more than a place for care.
9/1/2026
The Landes Group Completes Acquisition of Encore Medical Center
Encore Medical Center is a 108,055-square-foot hospital in Bryant, Arkansas.
9/1/2026
