1. Advantus, Medline pen $2.9B, 10-year deal Full story

2. 10 systems seeking supply leaders Full story

3. McKesson to close New York plant, lay off 26 in November Full story

4. Assess the U.S. hospital landscape with data-driven dashboards on hospital FTEs, revenue, beds and other business metrics — state by state. View the dashboards via Insights on MyBHC, which you can join for free here.  

5. Medtronic to discontinue GI 'SmartPill' Full story

6. AHA: What hospital supply leaders need from their employers Full story

7. A strong, long-term staffing strategy doesn't ignore quick fixes. Swedish's CEO will tell you why — live —and how empathy, tech + advocacy build a culture that sticks. 

8. Over 25% of US workers protected by salary transparency laws Full story

9. Just 1 minute in the operating room can cost over $100. Your hospital doesn't have time or money to waste. See how CommonSpirit transformed their surgical operations here.

10. 'It's going to get worse': Experts warn of rising fungal infections Full story

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