July 13, 2026 - HCO News

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Bringing Modern Healthcare to a 19th Century City Building

1 day ago3 hours ago10 mins

Working with architectural firm HGA, the Massachusetts-based construction firm Columbia recently renovated a 19th century structure located at the intersection of Boston’s Back Bay, Bay Village and South End neighborhoods. This extensive adaptive reuse project resulted in a 28,000 square foot, Department of Public Health-licensed location for Atrius Health, a Massachusetts-based healthcare organization that provides comprehensive multi-specialty care for adult and pediatric patients.

The planning announcement follows several years of major investment on the Main Campus, including construction of a new neurological institute building and preparations for a Level I trauma center expected to open later this decade.

Cleveland Clinic Advances Systemwide Growth With Main Campus Planning and Fairview Hospital Expansion

1 day ago8 mins

Cleveland Clinic is moving forward on two major capital initiatives that underscore its long-term strategy to expand patient capacity, modernize clinical infrastructure and strengthen access to specialized care across Northeast Ohio.

CMS is accepting public comments on the proposed rule through Aug. 31 before issuing a final rule later this year. The agency expects the final payment policies to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

CMS Proposes Medicare Outpatient Payment Update, New Policies for Hospitals and Surgery Centers

1 day ago6 mins

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a broad package of changes to Medicare payment policies for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for calendar year 2027, including a 2.4% payment increase for providers that meet quality reporting requirements, expanded site-neutral payment policies and new initiatives aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and improving transparency.

For IU Health Fort Wayne’s new hospital currently under construction, Four Point Design hosted a furniture fair for hospital staff to test out different furniture options for their new facility designed by architect Gresham Smith and built by Pepper / Garmong Construction. Four Point Design provided interior design, furniture selection and specifications, and artwork coordination for the project. Image courtesy of Four Point Design.

Engaging Caregivers in the Design Process

1 day ago5 days ago8 mins

For a healthcare organization kicking off a new building project, the beginning of the design process is an exciting and important moment.