Maintenance and Operations

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

Archer Acquires MemorialCare-Anchored Orange County Medical Office Portfolio

The portfolio consists of outpatient medical office buildings located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

4/7/2026

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.

4/2/2026

The Growing Crisis in Rural Healthcare Facilities

Outdated buildings, reactive planning and complex funding are forcing rural leaders to rethink their strategies.

4/1/2026

Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms

Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.

3/31/2026

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.

3/31/2026

Managing High-Volume Laundry Operations

Tips and tricks one director has learned in three decades of managing a large, high-volume laundry operation.

3/25/2026

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.

3/19/2026