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Cascade Internal Medicine Adds Concierge Choice Physician Services
Concierge Choice Physicians, the nation’s leading full-service concierge medical provider, announced that Dr. Sanaz Askari, DO, FACP, and Dr. Mark Backus, MD, FACP, CHC, of Cascade Internal Medicine Specialists in Bend, Oregon, are now offering the Concierge Choice program. This membership-based approach allows physicians to provide more personalized care by limiting patient panels, giving both doctors and patients the time and space to focus on long-term wellness in a supportive and convenient environment. Concierge medicine has grown in popularity as a model that emphasizes patient-centered care, lifestyle coaching, and enhanced access, particularly in a healthcare landscape where traditional practices often prioritize volume over individualized attention.
Sun Pharma Launches UNLOXCYT for Advanced Skin Cancer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced UNLOXCYT is now available in the U.S. for healthcare professionals to prescribe for adults with mCSCC or laCSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation.
Unitek Learning Offers Flexible Nursing Programs for Carson Tahoe
Unitek Learning, a leading provider of healthcare education and workforce development, has announced new educational opportunities for employees of Carson Tahoe Health in Northern Nevada. Through Unitek College, the programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Practical Nursing (PN), and Medical Assisting (MA), designed to help working adults advance their careers while addressing the ongoing need for skilled healthcare professionals in the region. The initiative was created in response to feedback from Carson Tahoe employees seeking flexible options to continue their education without stepping away from patient care. By combining online coursework with hands-on clinical training, Unitek College’s blended learning model provides the convenience and structure needed to balance work and study effectively.
Kroger Health Achieves Milestone in Prescription Safety Program
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has reached a major milestone in its Prescription Drug Safety: Know the Truth program by supporting more than 250,000 students in completing the curriculum.
Zylox-Tonbridge to Acquire Stake in European MedTech Firm
Zylox-Tonbridge, a Hong Kong listed medical technology company specializing in neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventional solutions, has announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Optimed Medizinische Instrumente GmbH, a medical device company headquartered in Germany. The transaction will be executed in multiple stages and gives Zylox-Tonbridge the option to eventually purchase one hundred percent of Optimed’s equity from its current shareholders. Optimed is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and global distribution of medical devices used in minimally invasive therapies.
Healthcare Leaders Urge Unified Federal AI Framework
A new report from the Healthcare Leadership Council and management consulting and technology firm ZS reveals the risks of highly fragmented and inconsistent approach to regulating AI in the healthcare industry and provides a roadmap of nine practical policy recommendations to address these barriers.
Zelis Acquires Rivet
Zelis, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, announces the acquisition of Rivet, a leader in revenue cycle analytics. Building on the companies’ successful partnership, the acquisition underscores Zelis’ commitment to reduce administrative burden and improve financial operations for payers and providers.
ESTEVE Acquires TerSera Infusion Therapies to Expand U.S. Presence
ESTEVE and TerSera Therapeutics LLC announced that they have entered into an agreement in which ESTEVE will acquire TerSera’s Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit (IST). This strategic acquisition enables ESTEVE to expand its U.S. presence, with two highly specialized on-market assets and a dedicated team of sales, marketing and medical professionals.
Thermo Fisher and NVIDIA Partner to Advance AI Lab Technology
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. the world leader in serving science, announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to power AI-based solutions and laboratory automation at scale. The effort will leverage the NVIDIA Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform and Thermo Fisher Scientific solutions to progressively increase the automation, accuracy and speed of laboratories. The companies are working together to evolve the digital foundation that powers scientific instruments, laboratory infrastructure and data — connecting them to powerful AI solutions, helping scientists reduce manual steps and accelerate scientific advancement.
Bayer Accelerates Pharma Growth on High-Value Portfolio
On the occasion of the 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Bayer AG unveiled the strategic focus for its Pharmaceuticals Division in 2026.
Capitalizing on new launch momentum, the company will drive significant global regulatory expansions and market penetration across its pharmaceutical portfolio. High-value commercial products and an accelerating modality-rich pipeline across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and immunology have firmly cemented the Pharmaceuticals Division’s growth for the coming years. Five pivotal worldwide approvals in 2025 underscore a landmark year of strategic execution, validating the successful advancement of Bayer’s ambitious pharmaceutical growth strategy.
SOLIS MAMMOGRAPHY ACQUIRES WOMEN’S CENTER FOR RADIOLOGY
Solis Mammography, the largest independent provider of specialized breast health services in the United States, has acquired Women’s Center for Radiology, marking its entry into the Orlando market and expanding its presence across Florida. With nine existing locations in Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, Solis Mammography aims to bring its decades-long commitment to early detection and personalized breast care to a new community. Women’s Center for Radiology operates two centers in Orlando and has a long history of providing comprehensive breast health services, including being the first in Florida to offer 3D mammography. The acquisition aligns with Solis Mammography’s mission of early detection and delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.
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