Click Here to Read(link to pdf) Publishers Letter Specialty Testing Opportunities Going Green Staffing: Post-acute-care's pain point OBRA: One thing the feds got right MTMC expands its post-acute presence Diabetes Sustaining a Family Tradition How well do you know your customers? Part III Automotive-related news REP Corner: Caught by Sales Quickbytes Health news and … [Read more...]
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Offline maps Whether you are at home or traveling, it’s wise to download offline maps for the general area, points out the New York Times “Personal Tech.” If you drive into an area with no cell reception, Google Maps will switch to the offline maps to help you navigate to your destination. New to Google Maps Google Maps announced a major redesign for Android and … [Read more...]
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Invisible trackers Invisible trackers embedded inside many websites and apps are collecting data about you, including your location, browsing activities and search queries, according to an article in The New York Times. This data eventually gets into the hands of advertisers. Some third-party apps let you see the trackers that load and block them from collecting your data. … [Read more...]
Coronavirus and the healthcare supply chain
A snapshot of supply chain-related headlines of the global outbreak Editor’s note: On Jan. 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). On Jan. 31, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Letter
Going Green Going green at Augusta National means winning one of the greatest golf tournaments in the world. The winner of the tournament (as of press time postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus) wins the coveted green jacket. Going green in this issue of Repertoire means sustainability, and responsibility for the environment and the people in it. … [Read more...]
Selling Sustainability
On your calls, try promoting the environmental impact of your products It’s true that cost, effectiveness and patient outcomes are top of mind among your customers. But all things being equal, many healthcare professionals are opting for the more ecologically friendly option, according to those with whom Repertoire spoke. By practicing environmentally friendly habits, … [Read more...]
Sustainability is a full-time job
IDNs such as Virginia Mason Medical Center are serious about sustainability. John Leigh is proof. In December 2019, eight major health systems in Washington state formed the Washington Health Care Climate Alliance, whose mission is to advocate for “climate-smart” policies. The participating systems represent 40 hospitals and more than 1,000 healthcare facilities. Specific … [Read more...]
Safety first Or Conversations on sustainability: Nuance Medical
Creating safer healthcare environments for physician offices Repertoire asked Mark Steele, executive vice president of Nuance Medical, how safety fits into customer conversations about the environment. Repertoire: Is safety and the impact products and services have on the environment more part of the conversation with customers? And if so, how? Mark Steele: Yes, … [Read more...]
Sustainability: A core value Or Conversations on sustainability: B. Braun
Together with innovation and efficiency, B. Braun views sustainability as an organizational priority Repertoire asked Rick Williamson, vice president of marketing, channel development, B. Braun, about the importance of sustainability for the organization. Repertoire: Has sustainability become a point of emphasis? Is it more part of the conversation with customers? And if … [Read more...]
Sustaining a Family Tradition
Passion, excellence, responsibility and sustainability have driven glove producer Sri Trang since its inception. As the next generation takes leadership, its core values will continue to fuel the company. Nineteen years ago, Repertoire traveled to Thailand and Malaysia for a feature story on the production of gloves – one of the healthcare industry’s leading categories, and … [Read more...]