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- 1Rethinking healthcare to cut its environmental impact●Rethinking healthcare to reduce its environmental impact
Healthcare systems are being urged to rethink how care is delivered in order to reduce their environmental footprint. The discussion centres on greener practices across the sector, from supply chains and energy use to waste reduction, as healthcare's contribution to emissions comes under growing scrutiny.
- 2BrightSpring Health Bets on Specialty Pharmacy, M&A and AI for Growth▼BrightSpring Health Targets Growth Through Specialty Pharmacy, M&A and AI
BrightSpring Health Services is outlining a growth strategy centered on expanding its specialty pharmacy business, pursuing acquisitions, and adopting artificial intelligence across its operations. The company, which provides home and community-based pharmacy and health services, is positioning these three levers as key drivers of expansion, and coverage of the plan is drawing attention from investors tracking the healthcare services and pharmacy sector.
- 3Medtronic Expands Into Robotics and AI Healthcare●Why Is Medtronic (MDT) Expanding In Robotics And AI Healthcare?
Medtronic, the global medical device maker, is investing in robotics and artificial intelligence for healthcare, raising questions among investors about the strategy behind the expansion. The move points to the company's push to grow beyond traditional devices into surgical robotics and AI-driven care, sectors where competitors are also racing to establish a lead.
- 4Michigan Medicine orders ambulatory nurses back to office full-time▼Ambulatory nurses frustrated by Michigan Medicine’s order to return to full-time office work
Michigan Medicine has instructed its ambulatory nurses to return to full-time in-office work, prompting frustration among affected staff. Nurses at the University of Michigan's health system say the mandate disregards the flexibility they have relied on and raises concerns about morale and retention. The dispute adds to the broader tension over return-to-office policies across the healthcare and university sectors, with workers pushing back against the loss of remote arrangements.