Cardinal releases research exploring issues impacting today's oncology practices According to new research from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, oncologists are growing more confident in their ability to meet the requirements of the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The findings were released in the fourth edition of Oncology Insights, a … [Read more...]
Take Heart!
Physician Office Lab By Jim Poggi Cardiac tests and the physician office lab At this time of year, we are typically in the middle of respiratory testing season and running hard to keep up with demand. So, why should we focus time on heart disease screening and follow-up tests now (other than that February is right around the corner and is “heart month”)? Because … [Read more...]
Supply Chain Executive Profile Steve Pohlman
Supply Chain Executive Profile Steve Pohlman Senior Director, Materials Management Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio A native of Southwest Ohio, Steve Pohlman received his undergraduate degree in industrial engineering from the University of Dayton. He also holds an MBA from Wright State University. Prior to beginning his healthcare career in 1997, he worked in … [Read more...]
Medicare Increases Reimbursements for ASCs, Physicians and Home Health Agencies
HIDA Government Affairs Update By Linda Rouse O’Neill, Vice President, Government Affairs The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released three final Medicare payment rules for calendar year 2019. These include the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Rule, the Physician Fee and Clinical Lab Rule … [Read more...]
Healthy Reminders
For 2019, get on the right thing – and stay on it Today’s medical sales reps spend much of their day speaking to providers about supplies and equipment to care for patients with obesity and chronic disease. Meanwhile, they may be neglecting their own health. Repertoire asked a handful of sales managers about their reps’ health and well-being. Their thoughts about stress, … [Read more...]
Diverse Companies Find Doors Opening
But the rules of the game are the same as those for all suppliers There are plenty of opportunities in the healthcare supply chain for diverse suppliers these days. “Doors continue to open like we’ve never seen in the past,” says Millie Maddocks, founder and CEO of MAC Medical Supply Co. in Chicago. But business is business. “Diversity may open some doors, but it … [Read more...]
Oral Arguments
Researchers continue to make the connection between oral health and chronic disease Editor’s note: Chronic diseases and conditions – such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity and arthritis – are among the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems. As of 2012, about half of all adults – 117 million … [Read more...]