Maintenance and Operations
Bon Secours Mercy Health Acquires Fauquier Health
Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care community hospital serving Fauquier County and the broader Warrenton region.
11/4/2026
Novant Health Completes Acquisition of Northern Regional Hospital
Novant Health is developing plans to expand services at Novant Health Northern Regional Medical Center and throughout the community.
11/4/2026
Baystate Health Integrates Baystate Mercy Hospital into System
Over the past seven months, Baystate Health has been preparing to integrate Baystate Mercy Hospital and its affiliated clinics.
11/3/2026
Ambulatory Care Facilities Reshape FM Strategies
Facilities management playbooks were written for acute care facilities, but ambulatory sites require a different approach.
10/27/2026
Intermountain Foundation Receives $150M Gift for Children's Hospital in Nevada
Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital is expected to open in 2030 at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas.
10/27/2026
Virginia Cancer Specialists to Open Newly Expanded Fauquier Location
The new Fauquier location will serve as a hub for clinical research and innovation in the future.
10/21/2026
Global Handwashing Day and the Importance of Well-Maintained Restrooms
A recent handwashing survey found that Americans value clean restrooms and touchless fixtures.
10/15/2026
Why New Era of Care Demands an Ambulatory Facilities Approach
The shift from hospital-centric to ambulatory care has outpaced most health systems’ operating models, creating urgency for a new facilities management playbook.
10/13/2026
The Evolution of Lighting in Patient Care
Lighting is a significant investment that healthcare facility managers can make to aid in healing.
9/30/2026
HealthPartners and Essentia Health to Combine Organizations
The organizations anticipate the combination will be effective Jan. 1, 2027.
9/30/2026
Prisma Health to Acquire 36 Urgent Care Sites in South Carolina from Novant Health
Following the close, expected November 1, 2026, the centers will operate under Prisma Health Urgent Care.
9/29/2026
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ
Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
9/23/2026
Tangram Furnishes Be Well OC Irvine Behavioral Health Campus
Case study: Through a public-private partnership, Be Well OC’s 22-acre Irvine campus expands Orange County’s continuum of behavioral healthcare.
9/10/2026
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
Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Cockroach Risks
Here’s what healthcare facilities managers should inspect and address after severe weather to prevent pest problems.
8/27/2026
A Shift in Healthcare Facilities Management
Healthcare facilities leaders who embrace a mindset change will be better prepared for the future.
8/26/2026
Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Pasadena, CA
The property was acquired for approximately $13.35 million.
8/19/2026
Wellstar Health System Completes Acquisition of Mountain Lakes Medical Center
The acquisition of the northeast Georgia-based hospital comes following the conclusion of regulatory requirements and customary closing conditions.
8/11/2026
Clear Behavioral Health Opens New Outpatient Mental Health Center in Anaheim Hills
It offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults and teens ages 13 to 17 across east Anaheim and the surrounding communities.
8/6/2026
Turning Condensate Loss into a Systemwide Steam Efficiency Opportunity
Case study: How APM Steam helped Atrium Health Cabarrus uncover hidden steam system inefficiencies and build an actionable repair plan with a projected $144,949 in annual energy savings.
7/29/2026
The Leapfrog Group Publishes 2026 Ratings for Hospitals and ASCs
This year totaled more than 6,000 facilities nationwide.
7/29/2026
Brookdale Senior Living Announces Acquisition of the Brookdale Galleria Community
The 244-unit independent living and assisted living community is located directly adjacent to The Galleria shopping and entertainment complex.
7/22/2026
Making AI Work for Predictive Maintenance
AI can support predictive maintenance by helping managers anticipate equipment failures, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
7/14/2026
Caravel Autism Health Opens Clinic in Lake Zurich, Illinois
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where children work one-on-one with therapists.
7/9/2026
Kaiser Permanente Opens First Two Medical Offices in Northern Nevada
These are part of its joint venture with Renown Health.
7/7/2026
High-Performance EFCO Systems Shape MUSC's New Black River Medical Center
Case study: A sweeping curved-glass entrance, impact-resistant envelope and energy-efficient fenestration support a sustainable, resilient design for one of South Carolina’s newest rural hospitals.
7/2/2026
Heritage Valley Health System to Officially Affiliate with Alleghany Health Network
With the affiliation now complete, Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley will be rebranded.
7/2/2026
Banner Health to Sell Banner Lassen Medical Center to Quorum Health
The transaction is expected to be completed in December 2026, pending required regulatory approvals.
7/1/2026
Making Multi-Site Lighting Upgrades Work
Success requires a program structure that connects audits, financial analysis, rebate administration, procurement, scheduling and closeout documentation.
6/25/2026
Blackbird Health Opens 10th Clinic in Pennsylvania
The Bala Cynwyd clinic represents Blackbird Health's 13th location overall.
6/25/2026
Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Inside the NICU
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital leaders share how maintaining power, air quality and essential systems helps protect patients during their most vulnerable moments.
6/24/2026
Kora Behavioral Health Officially Opens in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The new outpatient treatment center serves Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania.
6/24/2026
Can Rural Hospitals Be Saved?
More than 700 rural hospitals nationwide face the risk of closure. A new report highlights solutions that could improve long-term sustainability.
6/18/2026
Baptist Health Acquires South Arkansas Regional Hospital
Now operating as Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado, the 151-bed facility is the 13th hospital in the Baptist Health system.
6/17/2026
Carvel Autism Health to Open New Therapy Clinic in Altoona, Iowa
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where children work one-on-one with therapists.
6/16/2026
Staffing and Consolidation Reshape Outpatient Facility Strategies
Labor shortages and health system consolidation are driving new approaches to outpatient facility planning.
6/4/2026
Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Facility IPMI Earns Award for Excellence
It is one of the parking and mobility industry’s most prestigious global honors.
6/2/2026
Healthcare Waste is Fueling America's Debt
As healthcare spending surpasses $5 trillion annually, facility leaders are under pressure to confront operational inefficiencies head-on.
5/28/2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to Rebrand Following Sanford Health Merger
The transition of name and branding will occur in phases beginning in late June and is part of the “Together for Good” journey.
5/28/2026
MOBs Get Smarter and More Complex as Space Pressures Mount
Healthcare facilities teams are turning to data-driven space strategies while adapting to increasingly sophisticated building demands.
5/7/2026
Outpatient Surge Reshapes Long-Term Strategy for Medical Outpatient Buildings
Demographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.
4/30/2026
Mercy Medical Center to Be Integrated into Baystate Health
Until the transition is complete and receives all regulatory approvals, Mercy Medical Center and Baystate Health will continue to operate independently.
4/30/2026
NYC Opens Therapeutic Housing Unit for Medically Vulnerable Detainees
The NYC Health + Hospitals system has launched a 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at Bellevue Hospital, offering specialized care for detainees with serious medical conditions.
4/8/2026
