Providers and suppliers may be restless about reimbursement cuts for lab tests as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act, or PAMA. But six months after PAMA rates went into effect, it’s still unclear how big an impact the legislation will have on physician practices’ bottom lines, and to what extent the new reimbursement rates may change the way they conduct … [Read more...]
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Henry Schein names Brad Connett as president, U.S. Medical Group Henry Schein Inc (Melville, NY) named Brad Connett as president of Henry Schein's U.S. Medical Group. Connett was previously president of the company's Commercial Group for U.S. Medical. In this new, expanded role, Connett will lead the medical group's strategic direction, management, and business performance. … [Read more...]
Stronger by Association
IMCO hosts its annual Convention and Tradeshow “Stronger by association” was the theme of IMCO’s Annual Convention and Tradeshow, held this spring in Orlando, Florida. “As the industry continues to change and grow, independent distributors will continue to partner with vendors to provide their mutual customers the best products at competitive prices,” said IMCO President … [Read more...]
Supply Chain Leaders: Donna Van Vlerah
Donna Van Vlerah, senior vice president, support division, Parkview Health Editor’s note: Donna Van Vlerah, senior vice president, support division, Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was featured as a “Woman Leader in Supply Chain” in the December 2017 issue of the Repertoire’s sister publication, the Journal of Healthcare Contracting. From the nomination, … [Read more...]
Make it Happen Together
Twentieth annual national sales meeting for Henry Schein Henry Schein, Inc. hosted its 20th annual Medical National Sales Meeting this spring at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The meeting brought together more than 1,300 attendees, including supplier partners who exhibited their products and solutions. The theme of this … [Read more...]
Healthy Reps
Reverse physiology If you sprain an ankle or break a wrist this summer and lose the use of one of your limbs, the muscles there will weaken and shrink – unless you exercise those same muscles in your other limb, reports The New York Times. According to a study by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, working out the muscles on one side of the body can keep the … [Read more...]
Flu Fighters
The 2018-2019 flu season is coming. Already. It’s summertime. For many, that means weekend trips to the beach, outdoor concerts, baseball under the stars, and such. But for healthcare providers, it’s time to seriously prepare for the 2018-2019 flu season. At least, it should be, given the suddenness and severity of the 2017-2018 season, which many consider to have been the … [Read more...]
Taking Point
Distribution has to be part of the solution, says 2018 HIDA Chair Chris Kerski Editor’s note: Chris Kerski, senior vice president of Laboratory Products at Cardinal Health, brings a rich variety of experiences to his role as 2018 HIDA chair. He recently shared some of those experiences, as well as his observations about distribution’s role in today’s healthcare system, with … [Read more...]
Back to School
It’s bad news for kids, but not so much for parents, doctors or sales reps The words “Back to school” may be disheartening to kids, but not to their parents or their pediatricians. And to med/surg distributors, back-to-school represents an opportunity to prepare their customers for flu season and vaccinations. “Regular history and physical exams including back-to-school … [Read more...]