Click Here to Read(link to pdf) Publisher's Letter 2020: A Wild RideDistributor reps across the country discuss their year-to-date, and their expectations for the rest of 2020 What about Wearables?How wearable technology could lead us into the future of healthcare Breaking Down SilosCollaboration between Supply Chain and IT helped one health system streamline … [Read more...]
Walgreens announces large-scale rollout of physician-led primary care clinics
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and VillageMD announced this summer that Walgreens will open 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30 U.S. markets in the next five years, with the intent to build hundreds more thereafter. The clinics will integrate the pharmacist as a critical member of VillageMD’s multi-disciplinary team, … [Read more...]
A Continuation
AHA report: Financial impact of COVID-19 expected to top $323 billion in 2020 The financial strain facing hospitals and health systems due to COVID-19 will continue through at least the end of 2020, with patient volume expected to remain well below baseline levels, according to an AHA report released this summer . The report estimates an additional minimum of $120.5 … [Read more...]
Industry News
Road Warriors podcast with guest Aaron Novak A new episode of Road Warriors is now available featuring special guest Aaron Novak. Aaron was formerly with PSS/McKesson and now an entrepreneur in Jacksonville, Florida. One of Aaron’s companies is a Sandler Systems franchise. “Given the ‘new normal,’ I thought this podcast would be timely. This is a little different than a … [Read more...]
Windshield Time
Automotive-related news The Bronco is back A quarter of a century has passed since the Ford Bronco disappeared from dealerships, but that’s set to change with the introduction of the 2021 model this year, CNET reported. Rocking two different body styles, in addition to a smaller Bronco Sport variant that will certainly be better than the Bronco II, Ford’s latest SUV is … [Read more...]
Health news and notes
Want to be healthier? Try limiting your TV time to 2 hours (or less) a day Now that social distancing, business closures, and limited building occupancy for some public locations, has become the norm, it can be difficult to be as active as we once were. You are probably staying home more and indulging in more sedentary activities, like watching TV or playing video games. … [Read more...]
Turn to ‘TED Talks’ for sales call inspiration during COVID-19
By Sharon Cohen, HIDA Communications Director Just a few months ago, sales reps had a routine – making calls, setting up meetings, shaking hands, and sealing deals. Today, many of these same sales reps are working from home – juggling the work day while caring for aging parents, coping with teenage drama, or maybe finding quiet time in a closet to take a call while the … [Read more...]
Healing Hearts
How a medical diagnosis for one of her children was a springboard for Diane Feinauer into the medical community. By Graham Garrison Within a span of 10 minutes Diane Feinauer and her husband Jonathan were given two life-changing bits of news. The first was that a 20-week ultrasound revealed they would be having twins. But before they could really digest and celebrate … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder in Healthcare Sales
By Sandler Systems If you’re a healthcare sales representative, the future looks bright. While times are admittedly still tough and different in ways we never expected, your customers and prospects need you and your products and services now more than ever. But like many salespeople in times that have been changed by factors beyond our control, you might be sabotaging … [Read more...]
The first line of defense
In the fight against viral transmission, consistent testing is key The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that the adage ‘the only constant is change,’ remains true. During the past several months, people all around the world have adapted to a new normal, making practical adjustments to their daily lives to limit exposure and transmission of COVID-19. The healthcare … [Read more...]