{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"156792","rtpr_id":"nBw2xZC1la-20260930","ticker":"BAX","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["BAX"],"title":"Baxter Releases Inaugural Connected Hospital Report","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-09-30T13:00:01.412Z","article_body":"Baxter Releases Inaugural Connected Hospital Report\n\n\n * Explores how healthcare organizations can maximize the impact of technology\ninvestments\n\n * Introduces a four-stage technology maturity framework to help hospitals\nbenchmark progress and identify areas to prioritize\n\nBaxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced\nthe release of its 2026 Connected Hospital Report\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com%2F2026-connected-hospital-report%3Futm_source%3Dpress-release%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3D26_q3_us_corp_brand_bax-connectivity&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=2026+Connected+Hospital+Report&index=1&md5=918e7d9f5ed12119ab8ff6ccb3b7a90e)\n, offering new insights into how hospitals across the United States are\nleveraging technology investments to drive clinical and operational outcomes.\n\nBased on a survey of 150 information technology (IT) and nursing leaders, the\nreport examines how hospitals are progressing along a “connected hospital”\njourney by identifying four distinct levels of technology maturity (early,\ndeveloping, advancing and leading). This framework is designed to help\nhospitals benchmark progress, prioritize initiatives that reflect their\ncurrent needs and opportunities, and identify practical focus areas to\nstrengthen long-term impact. The report reflects Baxter’s broader focus on\nhelping healthcare organizations create more connected, data-informed care\nenvironments.\n\n“Hospitals continue to invest in technology, yet many are still working to\nachieve measurable outcomes,” said Rob Kraal, vice president, Connected Care\nat Baxter. “This report provides an actionable framework to help hospital\nleaders understand where they are today and focus on initiatives that can\ntranslate connected technologies into meaningful impact.”\n\nKey insights from the report include:\n\n\n * Technology is critical, but progress varies: While 89% of hospitals say\ntechnology investments are essential to future growth, only 53% believe they\nare maximizing the impact of those investments.\n\n * Three health technology priorities rise above the rest: Hospitals across all\nmaturity levels are focusing investments on operational efficiency, workflow\nautomation and data integration as they work to strengthen operations and\nimprove clinical outcomes.\n\n * Automation is a key marker of progress: Adoption of workflow automation\nincreases significantly with maturity, from 18% of early-stage hospitals to\n72% of leading organizations.\n\n * Security and change management remain key barriers: Across all maturity\nlevels, security risks and workforce adoption challenges are among the top\nobstacles to successfully deploying new technologies.\n\nAs many healthcare organizations continue to embrace artificial intelligence\n(AI) and other advanced technologies, the report reinforces the importance of\na connected foundation. Ninety-five percent of respondents agree that future\ninnovation will require stronger integration among core IT systems, medical\ndevices and software applications, underscoring the role of connected data and\nworkflows in helping hospitals effectively adopt and scale new capabilities.\n\nThe 2026 Connected Hospital Report provides healthcare leaders with a\nstructured view of the opportunities and challenges shaping digital\ntransformation in hospitals. To read the full report and learn more about\nBaxter’s connected care solutions, visit Baxter.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fconnected-care&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=Baxter.com&index=2&md5=5a483afb7c96d29cbb092ce2f994f1a4)\n.\n\nAbout Baxter\n\nAt Baxter, we are everywhere healthcare happens – and everywhere it is\ngoing, with essential solutions in the hospital, physician’s office and\nother sites of care. For nearly a century, our customers have counted on us as\na vital and trusted partner. And every day, millions of patients and\nhealthcare providers rely on our unmatched portfolio of connected solutions,\nmedical devices, and advanced injectable technologies. Approximately 37,500\nBaxter team members live our enduring Mission: to Save and Sustain Lives.\nTogether, we are redefining how care is delivered to make a greater impact\ntoday, tomorrow, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.baxter.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=www.baxter.com&index=3&md5=47d719de5b5d96056707cc8d9fece6d1)\nand follow us on X\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbaxter_intl&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=X&index=4&md5=8e4163b41d351822767e4b33595e0747)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fbaxter-healthcare%2F&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=LinkedIn&index=5&md5=97f92d2745feba831a3ead3902ef6fee)\nand Facebook\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBaxterInternational&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=Facebook&index=6&md5=cf623aeaf9dba65aec7ff662bf974db8)\n.\n\nBaxter is a registered trademark of Baxter International Inc. or its\nsubsidiaries.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930303714/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930303714/en/)\n\nMedia Contact\n\nNatalie Matthews, (224) 948-5353\n\nmedia@baxter.com (mailto:media@baxter.com)\n\nInvestor Contact\n\nKevin Moran, (224) 948-3085\n\nglobal_corp_investor_relations@baxter.com\n(mailto:global_corp_investor_relations@baxter.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw2xZC1la-20260930","title":"Baxter Releases Inaugural Connected Hospital Report","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"BAX","created":"2026-09-30T13:00:01.412Z","tickers":["BAX"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Baxter Releases Inaugural Connected Hospital Report\n\n\n * Explores how healthcare organizations can maximize the impact of technology\ninvestments\n\n * Introduces a four-stage technology maturity framework to help hospitals\nbenchmark progress and identify areas to prioritize\n\nBaxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced\nthe release of its 2026 Connected Hospital Report\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com%2F2026-connected-hospital-report%3Futm_source%3Dpress-release%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3D26_q3_us_corp_brand_bax-connectivity&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=2026+Connected+Hospital+Report&index=1&md5=918e7d9f5ed12119ab8ff6ccb3b7a90e)\n, offering new insights into how hospitals across the United States are\nleveraging technology investments to drive clinical and operational outcomes.\n\nBased on a survey of 150 information technology (IT) and nursing leaders, the\nreport examines how hospitals are progressing along a “connected hospital”\njourney by identifying four distinct levels of technology maturity (early,\ndeveloping, advancing and leading). This framework is designed to help\nhospitals benchmark progress, prioritize initiatives that reflect their\ncurrent needs and opportunities, and identify practical focus areas to\nstrengthen long-term impact. The report reflects Baxter’s broader focus on\nhelping healthcare organizations create more connected, data-informed care\nenvironments.\n\n“Hospitals continue to invest in technology, yet many are still working to\nachieve measurable outcomes,” said Rob Kraal, vice president, Connected Care\nat Baxter. “This report provides an actionable framework to help hospital\nleaders understand where they are today and focus on initiatives that can\ntranslate connected technologies into meaningful impact.”\n\nKey insights from the report include:\n\n\n * Technology is critical, but progress varies: While 89% of hospitals say\ntechnology investments are essential to future growth, only 53% believe they\nare maximizing the impact of those investments.\n\n * Three health technology priorities rise above the rest: Hospitals across all\nmaturity levels are focusing investments on operational efficiency, workflow\nautomation and data integration as they work to strengthen operations and\nimprove clinical outcomes.\n\n * Automation is a key marker of progress: Adoption of workflow automation\nincreases significantly with maturity, from 18% of early-stage hospitals to\n72% of leading organizations.\n\n * Security and change management remain key barriers: Across all maturity\nlevels, security risks and workforce adoption challenges are among the top\nobstacles to successfully deploying new technologies.\n\nAs many healthcare organizations continue to embrace artificial intelligence\n(AI) and other advanced technologies, the report reinforces the importance of\na connected foundation. Ninety-five percent of respondents agree that future\ninnovation will require stronger integration among core IT systems, medical\ndevices and software applications, underscoring the role of connected data and\nworkflows in helping hospitals effectively adopt and scale new capabilities.\n\nThe 2026 Connected Hospital Report provides healthcare leaders with a\nstructured view of the opportunities and challenges shaping digital\ntransformation in hospitals. To read the full report and learn more about\nBaxter’s connected care solutions, visit Baxter.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fconnected-care&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=Baxter.com&index=2&md5=5a483afb7c96d29cbb092ce2f994f1a4)\n.\n\nAbout Baxter\n\nAt Baxter, we are everywhere healthcare happens – and everywhere it is\ngoing, with essential solutions in the hospital, physician’s office and\nother sites of care. For nearly a century, our customers have counted on us as\na vital and trusted partner. And every day, millions of patients and\nhealthcare providers rely on our unmatched portfolio of connected solutions,\nmedical devices, and advanced injectable technologies. Approximately 37,500\nBaxter team members live our enduring Mission: to Save and Sustain Lives.\nTogether, we are redefining how care is delivered to make a greater impact\ntoday, tomorrow, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.baxter.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baxter.com&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=www.baxter.com&index=3&md5=47d719de5b5d96056707cc8d9fece6d1)\nand follow us on X\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbaxter_intl&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=X&index=4&md5=8e4163b41d351822767e4b33595e0747)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fbaxter-healthcare%2F&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=LinkedIn&index=5&md5=97f92d2745feba831a3ead3902ef6fee)\nand Facebook\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBaxterInternational&esheet=54612844&newsitemid=20260930303714&lan=en-US&anchor=Facebook&index=6&md5=cf623aeaf9dba65aec7ff662bf974db8)\n.\n\nBaxter is a registered trademark of Baxter International Inc. or its\nsubsidiaries.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930303714/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930303714/en/)\n\nMedia Contact\n\nNatalie Matthews, (224) 948-5353\n\nmedia@baxter.com (mailto:media@baxter.com)\n\nInvestor Contact\n\nKevin Moran, (224) 948-3085\n\nglobal_corp_investor_relations@baxter.com\n(mailto:global_corp_investor_relations@baxter.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-30T13:00:03.229729529Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790773203229},"received_at":"2026-09-30T13:00:03.280Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260930303714/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"145465","press_release_id":"156792","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Health Care Equipment & Supplies","sector":"Health Care"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Baxter International released its inaugural 2026 Connected Hospital Report, based on a survey of 150 hospital IT and nursing leaders.\n\nThe report introduces a four-stage technology maturity framework (early, developing, advancing, leading) to help hospitals benchmark connectivity progress.\n\nIt is a thought-leadership publication supporting Baxter's connected care positioning; no financial results or business terms were disclosed.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Brand-building connected-care survey -- suppress for alerting; useful color for medtech digital-health commentary."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"automation_leading":"72%","pct_tech_essential":"89%","survey_respondents":150,"automation_early_stage":"18%","pct_integration_needed":"95%","pct_maximizing_investments":"53%"}},"quotedText":"Hospitals continue to invest in technology, yet many are still working to achieve measurable outcomes","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Rob Kraal","role":"Vice President, Connected Care"}],"products":["2026 Connected Hospital Report"],"companies":[{"name":"Baxter International Inc.","ticker":"BAX"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Brand/thought-leadership report release with no financial figures, contracts, or guidance. 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