Almost overnight, infection disease experts in the United States went from obscurity to sought after sources. In some cases, such as Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, they’ve become household names. So too, has the spotlight shifted at IDNs and hospitals on the role of infection preventionist. Keith Kaye MD, … [Read more...]
COVID-19: The industry responds
The COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on America’s economy, organizations, communities and families. But the med/surg industry did not sit idly by. Whether working from home or working with an extensive list of protocols and safeguards, the industry’s med/surg reps, warehouse workers, truck drivers and more rolled up their collective sleeves and went to extraordinary … [Read more...]
A Continuous Journey
UHS sees career development as an ongoing partnership between employees and managers. For Raymond Davis, vice president, supply chain, Universal Health Services (UHS), every supply chain endeavor starts with one critical factor – the right people. “We need high-performing individuals who provide creative solutions and new approaches to enable our supply chain to be industry … [Read more...]
Managing Your Product Mix
Steps to take for proper planning and analysis Experienced, well-established distribution account managers can usually go about their business from day to day and be successful with limited planning. After all, customer loyalty, great suppliers and superb support from their company put them in an excellent starting position every day. You might say they start the race in … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Letter
The Gift of Freedom Each year in the July Publisher’s Letter I write how much I love the Fourth of July. I must admit this year it is a little tough to be excited. As the son and grandson of lifers in the Marine Corps – two men that were willing to lay down their lives for our country – I am saddened by the shape in which we find ourselves. That said, this issue is about men … [Read more...]