Nicole Ortiz

Editor, Healthcare Brew

Nicole Ortiz is the Hudson Valley-based editor of Healthcare Brew. Previously, she edited with publications including Axios and The Marshall Project, and led the editing and magazine teams at Adweek. She has also reported on sustainability in marketing and business for outlets like Adweek, AdExchanger, and Marketing Dive.

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Hospitals & Facilities

Staff picks: Healthcare Brew reporters share their favorite stories so far this year

ICYMI, here are three bangers from the past six months, according to us.

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Hospitals & Facilities

Top stories from the first half of 2026

ICYMI, here are some of our best stories from the past six months.

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Direct Care

Why Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is emphasizing getting patients outside

President Jessica Turner shares insights on nature prescriptions and regular outdoor exposure.

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Tech

Cyberattack against Stryker highlights potential impacts of Iran war on healthcare industry

Supply chain worries are already of concern, but this attack opened a new avenue where healthcare could be targeted.

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Tech

Microsoft Health VPs talk AI development, research at NYC briefing

It’s another instance of major tech companies further expanding their reach within the healthcare space.

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 29: A detail view of the Super Bowl LX logo on a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail car on December 29, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Pharma

Big Pharma tackles Super Bowl advertising

This year’s game was punctuated by more pharma commercials, though some experts wonder if regulations might squash that momentum.

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Hospitals & Facilities

Medical waste in hospital-at-home settings creates costly conundrum

Disposal rules for hospitals are clear, but hospital at home? Not so much.

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Hospitals & Facilities

Inspired at Inspira Health with its newly appointed president and COO

Warren Moore discusses what leaves him feeling most fulfilled and what challenges he’s encountered.

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Tech

Despite overall declines, investors showed a continued strong interest in AI last year: report

While M&A and VC deal counts were down overall, a Silicon Valley Bank report shows promise, particularly for megadeals.

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Retail Pharmacies

New year, continued legislation against PBMs

A new bipartisan spending bill looks to create greater transparency within the PBM space.

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