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McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced today that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Medicine Group, LLC (“Precision Medicine Group”), a global provider of clinical research and biopharma commercialization services.

Compass Oncology earns first Green Building certification for a medical facility. Sep 15, 2026 What was once a vacant Toys "R" Us and BuyBuy Baby is now setting a new standard for sustainable healthcare At McKesson, Compass Oncology understand that the spaces where Compass Oncology work, distribute and care have a profound impact on its planet and people. In FY24, Compass Oncology developed McKesson's Green Building Standards (GBS) - an internal sustainability framework that provides guidance for eligible building design, construction and operations projects. Across its offices, distribution centers and eligible healthcare buildings, GBS is intended to support environmental performance, operational efficiency and employee well-being. Since inception, Compass Oncology has assessed 52 buildings and achieved 17 GBS certifications, including three Platinum, two Gold, 11 Silver and one Compliant. Compass Oncology, a practice in the US Oncology Network, recently became the first medical building to earn McKesson GBS certification at its East Cancer Center in Happy Valley, Oregon. The achievement is particularly notable because the facility was transformed from a former retail store into a modern healthcare environment developing its East Cancer Center, Compass Oncology partnered with the McKesson Real Estate team to repurpose the existing structure to GBS and create a space designed to support patients, caregivers and employees. Compass Oncology's East Cancer Center earned GBS Silver credit through a range of sustainability and wellness-focused features: * Energy and performance: High-efficiency HVAC systems and STAR appliances * Air Quality & Health: Enhanced air filtration supporting an indoor environment * Water Stewardship: Water-efficient plumbing fixtures that conserve resources * Materials & Carbon Impact: Adaptive reuse strategies that embodied carbon * Wellness & Experience: Bike racks and a thoughtfully designed garden that support employee well-being "At McKesson, we believe advancing health outcomes includes a commitment to creating healthier environments for the people and communities we serve, said Nimesh Jhaveri, R.Ph., Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at McKesson. "Compass Oncology's achievement is an important milestone, not only as the first medical building to earn Green Building Standards certification, but also as a powerful example of how sustainability can be integrated into healthcare settings." Congratulations to Compass Oncology and the McKesson Real Estate team on this pioneering accomplishment!

Modivcare names new CEO of personal care services; LifeCare appoints new COO. Modivcare names new CEO of personal care services, chief corporate affairs officer. Modivcare named Marshalina "Marsha" Ramos CEO of the personal care services (PCS) business on Sept. 8, where she will oversee the company's PCS portfolio. Prior to joining Modivcare, Ramos served as founder and CEO of home care and hospice advisory firm Visionary Group. She also acted as president and chief operating officer of home-based care provider Premier Home Health Care and held numerous senior roles at home care provider VNS Health. "[Ramos] has built and stabilized multi-state home care operations, navigated complex regulatory and managed care environments and earned the loyalty of the teams she has led," Modivcare Board of Managers Chair Leslie Norwalk said in a statement. "With Marsha's addition to the Modivcare team, each of our businesses is now led by a seasoned executive with deep industry expertise and a strong understanding of the markets they serve." The company tapped Matt Williams to serve as chief corporate affairs officer effective Sept. 1. He will oversee Modivcare's corporate reputation and communications, regulatory affairs and public policy and focus on bolstering the company's stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Williams previously served as vice president of government affairs at McKesson, a medical supplies and pharmaceutical healthcare company, and major pharmaceutical manufacturer AbbVie. "I'm honored to join Modivcare at an important time for the company," Williams said in a statement. "I look forward to working alongside teams across the organization to strengthen our reputation, deepen relationships with policymakers, clients and other stakeholders, and advance our mission." Denver-based Modivcare provides nonemergency medical transportation, personal care, remote monitoring and integrative supportive care across 35 states. LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family appoints new chief operating officer. Dr. Nasser Khan joined LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family as president and COO, where he will manage operations across the company's portfolio and scale growth and integrations. Khan previously served as COO of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare, in addition to roles at specialty pharmacy solutions provider Shields Health Solutions, kidney dialysis provider DaVita Kidney Care, preventive diagnostics clinic Biograph and global management consulting company McKinsey & Company. "Dr. Khan brings a rare combination of clinical insight, operational experience and demonstrated leadership at scale," LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family CEO Dean Alverson said in a statement. "As LifeCare continues to grow, his experience developing teams, strengthening operations and bringing organizations together will be invaluable." Irving, Texas-based LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family offers home health, hospice and in-home care throughout 39 locations in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona. BrightSpring taps Alliance VP as vice president of federal government relations. Hillary Loeffler joined BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG) as vice president of federal government relations in August 2026, according to her LinkedIn profile. Before joining BrightSpring, Loeffler served as vice president of policy and regulatory affairs for the National Alliance for Care at Home and held various roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for over 13 years. Louisville, Kentucky-based BrightSpring Health Services provides home health, personal care, infusions and specialty pharmaceuticals, hospice and other services throughout all 50 states. Senior1Care names cate Palace president of Northeast region. Cate Palace will serve as the president of the Northeast region for Senior1Care, where she is charged with handling growth and operations in three Indiana cities. Palace has over 20 years of experience including leading home care, skilled nursing, assisted rehabilitation and other agencies providing services for older adults. "Palace understands senior care from both a clinical and operational perspective and recognizes the role relationships play in earning the trust of families, healthcare partners and the communities we serve," Senior1Care CEO Kyle Bossung said in a statement. "I'm grateful she chose to bring that perspective to Senior1Care and look forward to having her as part of our leadership team." Senior1Care, based in Mishawaka, Indiana, provides personal care and companionship services across the Angola, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend and Warsaw regions of Indiana. Porter appoints Jeff Fox as chief growth officer. Porter named Jeff Fox chief growth officer. He is charged with leading the company's growth strategy, relationships with health plans, strategic partnerships and technology expansion. Baltimore-based Porter is a healthcare IT and services platform that offers care coordination and in-home care assessments for families, individuals, payers and at-risk providers. Fox previously led Atrio Health Plans as CEO, where he aided the firm's expansion into new markets, and oversaw Gorman Health Group for 17 years as president and CEO. "Jeff knows this business and the people it serves," Porter Founder, CEO and Chairman John Criswell said in a statement. "He understands how health plans work, the pressures they face, and what is at stake for the people who depend on them. That experience will help Porter grow with purpose and deliver at a greater scale." Companies featured in this article: MK Manoylov is a Senior Reporter at Home Health Care News. Their work has appeared in publications including WebMD, Business Insider and LiveScience, in addition to governmental reports from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. MK earned a master's degree in journalism in the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting (SHERP) from New York University.