Click Here to Read (pdf version) Medical Distribution Hall of Fame Brad Connett: A Leader Publisher's Letter Honoring One of the Best Why Change Fails The real reason behind why people find it hard to change HIDA HEALTH REFORM State Regulatory Issues Create New Distribution Challenges, Opportunities Bouncing back from a service mistake It takes a … [Read more...]
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PWH announces John Sasen Scholarship recipient PWH (Alexandria, VA) announced the recipient of the John Sasen Scholarship, Rebecca Gecan, Account Manager for KBK Communications (Lemont, IL). Talented, creative, organized, dependable, and hard-working are just a few words that described Rebecca in her nomination. Congratulations, Rebecca, on your well-deserved scholarship. … [Read more...]
Windshield Time
Enhanced GPS The GPS Store Inc. has introduced the Garmin Drive product line. With the help of advanced GPS technology, Garmin Drive aids drivers on daily commutes, as well as longer trips. The Garmin Drive product line moves beyond traditional GPS locator technology, pre-loaded with maps specific to the driver's location. While these features are included, Garmin’s new … [Read more...]
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Mobile money Paying bills and managing our finances on our smartphones or tablets is a convenience – until it leads to credit card fraud or theft. Credit card theft was estimated to reach $16 billion worldwide in 2014 and may double in the next five years, according to Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune (“5 Steps to Keep Your Mobile Money Safe.”). In spite of guarantees against … [Read more...]
RepCorner: True Partners
By Laura Thill Amid change, one constant remains: the value of the distributor-manufacturer rep partnership Since joining Medtronic’s extended care sales team three years ago, Yelena Brusilovsky has wasted no time learning the industry and forging relationships with her customers. She was attracted to medical products sales by her “desire to work with others to help … [Read more...]
A Daily Dose of D
Vitamin D is good for pros and laymen alike Vitamin D has long been touted for its ability to help the body absorb calcium and maintain bone density. Today, some professional and college coaches have jumped on the bandwagon, as research suggests that a vitamin D deficiency may lead to an increased risk of injury. Not only are they encouraging their athletes to get enough … [Read more...]
EMR Teaching Moments
By David Thill Med students at the Indiana University School of Medicine learn the benefits, and potential for improvement, of electronic medical records Editor’s note: Sensing a gap between how physicians are educated and the future needs of the U.S. healthcare system, the American Medical Association in 2013 launched its “Accelerating Change in Medical Education” … [Read more...]
Caring for the Chronically Ill
Change is coming in treatment and payment methods There are no easy answers to how providers should best care for the many Americans with chronic – and sometimes multiple chronic – diseases. Nor are there easy answers to how physicians and other caregivers, such as hospice or home care staff, should be compensated for these complex cases. Even so, Repertoire readers and … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Barriers
Industry, feds, focus on ways to ramp up interoperability efforts Ascension Health, Carolinas Healthcare, Catholic Health Initiatives, Dignity Health, Geisinger Health System, Hospital Corporation of America – and 10 other healthcare systems – have taken the pledge. So have vendors who provide 90 percent of hospital electronic health records used nationwide, and more than a … [Read more...]
Consumer Demand Driving Home Health Market Expansion
By Gina Smith, CMRP, Director of Business Development, Health Industry Distributors Association By now, you’re probably well aware that the extended care market is poised for rapid growth as the U.S. population ages. But with approximately 11,000 new beneficiaries becoming eligible for Medicare every day through 2025, home health stands to fill a crucial role by delivering … [Read more...]