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Building the Next Generation of Nevada’s Healthcare Industry As Nevada Grows, So Do the Demands for Healthcare Facilities

May 5, 2026 By Jacqueline Mumford

Construction across Nevada is on the rise, and healthcare facilities are no exception. Muliple projects are underway throughout the state to create and improve the points of access for healthcare. What’s new? “Part of our overall mission is to keep more Clark County residents in Clark County for their care,” said Matt Latuchie, vice president of strategic development at HCA … [Read more...] about Building the Next Generation of Nevada’s Healthcare Industry

Homegrown Healthcare Nevada’s Healthcare System Searches for Solutions to Shortages

April 1, 2026 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer

Healthcare Nevada, 2026. The bad news? The state ranks at or near the bottom of healthcare rankings in terms of the number of physicians and primary care providers per 100,000 population. "Estimates are that there's a shortage of about 2,500 physicians in the state, and worse, of course, in the rural areas. There's a significant need for additional physicians and also for … [Read more...] about Homegrown Healthcare

Healthcare Heroes 2025

September 1, 2025 By Nevada Business Mag

For nearly 20 years Nevada Business Magazine has been recognizing Healthcare Heroes in the Silver State.The program began as a way to recognize individuals in this important industry for their efforts and contributions. Each of the honorees on the following pages has had a tremendous impact on Nevada's communities and are working to improve quality and access to care for … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes

Nevada Transplant Institute Inaugurates Board of Directors with Esteemed Leaders in Transplantation Field

June 4, 2024 By Nevada Donor Network

LAS VEGAS and RENO, NEV. – The Nevada Transplant Institute (NTI) proudly announces the inauguration of its Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize access to life-saving transplantation services in Nevada and the region. According to Joe Ferreira, NTI’s founding chair, the NTI is poised to address critical disparities across Nevada to … [Read more...] about Nevada Transplant Institute Inaugurates Board of Directors with Esteemed Leaders in Transplantation Field

Healthcare Heroes Northern Nevada 2023

October 1, 2023 By Nevada Business Magazine

Corporate Sponsor Renown Health - Caring Where You Are We believe your health is worth fighting for, every day, in every way. No matter how big or small, Renown Health is committed to doing everything humanly possible to care for our fellow Nevadans — all with a passion driven by equal parts determination and hope. Serving others isn’t just a commitment; it’s a way of … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes Northern Nevada

SilverSummit Healthplan and Renown Health Announce New Contract Agreement

September 28, 2023 By SilverSummit Health Plan

Contract Protects Healthcare Affordability and Extends Coverage for SilverSummit Medicaid and Ambetter Exchange Members LAS VEGAS/Reno, NEV. (September 28, 2023) — SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit) and Renown Health (Renown) today announced they have reached an agreement on a new contract to continue to serve members and communities in northern Nevada. The comprehensive … [Read more...] about SilverSummit Healthplan and Renown Health Announce New Contract Agreement

Healthcare Check-Up Realities and Opportunities in Nevada Medicine

April 1, 2023 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer

"Everyone in healthcare is struggling with this," said Dr. Paul Krakovitz, region president, Intermountain Health. "It's not just in Nevada where we have a very low number of physicians and advanced providers per capita. It seems to be worse in our state, but it is an issue around the country." The question of how to provide quality care to patients given the shortage of … [Read more...] about Healthcare Check-Up

Healthcare Check-Up The Technology and People that Keep Nevada Healthy

April 1, 2022 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer

In 2021, estimated revenue from the U.S. healthcare industry was $2,709.9 billion. The industry focused on medical technology, research and innovation. Hospitals spend more than $852 billion on goods and services annually and generate more than $2.8 trillion in economic activity. Those numbers provide the big picture. At a granular level, the goal of healthcare is to keep … [Read more...] about Healthcare Check-Up

Industry Focus Healthcare

January 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine

Healthcare in Nevada has seen significant challenges, especially in the past two years. COVID has brought about unprecedented change and hardship for this industry, from patient care to workforce issues. Recently, leaders in healthcare met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss the industry and its future. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

Healthcare Heroes 2021

September 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine

Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes

Women to Watch 2021

August 3, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine

Over Nevada’s diverse business landscape stands a group of women who have served as mentors, change agents and influencers for their communities. These women have proven time and again that limits can be pushed and determination is essential to a successful career. The 2021 class of Women to Watch represent this classification of female business executive. They’ve stood through … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2021

Personalized Health Guidance To Support Nevada’s Frontline Workers

July 1, 2021 By Chris Cronin

Chris Cronin is CEO of MOBE. Michelle Sanchez-Bickley is Chief Human Resources Officer of Renown Health. A year into the pandemic, one thing is clear: employers across the country are being challenged to optimize their health and wellness offerings to suit rapidly changing employee needs. Mental health has become an urgent concern for many, and its ripple effect in the … [Read more...] about Personalized Health Guidance

Nevada Business Awards 2021

June 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine

Welcome to the inaugural Nevada Business Awards! Thank you for being a part of this very special issue. There is a reason Nevada is known as the Battle Born state. Apart from the way Nevada became a state, the title resonates with Nevadans because of the resilience and perseverance it implies. Battle Born is particularly applicable to Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs who … [Read more...] about Nevada Business Awards

Industry Focus Healthcare

January 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine

Overburdened with COVID-19 cases, healthcare in Nevada is experiencing one of its most challenging years in history. Leaders in healthcare have been committed to finding solutions to the industry’s most pressing issues and the pandemic has prompted innovation in the field. Recently, healthcare executives across Nevada met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

Healthcare Heroes 2020

September 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine

Corporate Sponsor Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was founded in Las Vegas in 1972 and is Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical group. For nearly 50 years, it has provided experienced, compassionate, innovative and high-quality care to patients throughout southern Nevada. A healthcare provider that has been around that long knows that a community’s … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes