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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

The Collective and Augmented Intelligence Against COVID-19 (CAIAC) alliance An alliance of researchers across the country has formed to tackle complex data in an effort to better combat COVID-19. The Future Society and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), with the support of UNESCO and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, announced the … [Read more...]

When member needs outweighed current contracted supplies, Vizient approached one manufacturer about a unique way to quickly scale to meet demand. How do you handle a demand increase of 10 times the normal amount? For healthcare suppliers and providers, that scenario became a reality almost overnight. “In the pre-COVID industry environment, there was simply no way that the … [Read more...]

A patient with diabetes frets because their out-of-pocket cost for insulin is $250. The doctor empathizes with her, but realizes there’s little they can do to help. Physicians on average spend more time on their EMR than on patient contact, and one or two more hours of data input at home every night, studies show. How do physicians – who only want to connect with their … [Read more...]

Distributors, manufacturers and supply chain teams across the country were hard at work preparing for the upcoming respiratory season. In 2020, there will be no rest for the weary. At least not in the healthcare supply chain. As summer turned to fall, the nation’s med/surg community was hard at work making preparations for known demand and the unknown possibility of COVID-19 … [Read more...]