American PPE manufacturers launch new group The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), a new group representing domestic personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers from across the country, launched recently. AMMA will work to highlight the critical need for the United States to have consistent access to quality and American-made PPE, especially in times of … [Read more...]

By Linda Rouse O’Neill At the end of 2022, HIDA achieved multiple legislative wins to strengthen the medical supply chain. These provisions are a victory for patients and providers, and are the result of several years of advocacy by our association and our member companies. In April 2020, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduced the … [Read more...]

3 reasons healthcare inbound marketing is a must. Inbound marketing can help generate qualified leads and drive quality traffic to your site. Here are three reasons you should adopt a healthcare inbound marketing mindset. No. 1: Alleviate concerns and boost confidence The world of medical distribution can be a highly complex industry. Between technical lab equipment, … [Read more...]

One Cardinal Health rep strives to improve the lives of others, on and off the job. When Jacquelene Davis made the decision to begin a new career in pharmaceutical sales in 2005, she was looking for ways to improve the quality of life for others. Her previous experience in social work, together with her involvement in organizations working to support women in minority … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: The following supply chain leaders were featured in recent issues of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, a sister publication of Repertoire Magazine. Steve Reilly, Senior Director, Supply Chain, Universal Health Services What are the most important attributes of successful supply chain teams today? Culture, teamwork and resiliency stand out as the … [Read more...]

How an Arizona report on its healthcare system can help the entire U.S. healthcare supply chain. In 2016, HHS released the 2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities guidance to describe what the healthcare delivery system, including healthcare coalitions, hospitals and emergency medical services must do to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies … [Read more...]

What your doctors don’t know about the Americans With Disabilities Act may impact quality of care. They are called the largest unrecognized minority group in the country – the 61 million people with disabilities. How prepared are physician practices to accommodate people with ambulatory, hearing, vision and cognitive challenges? According to some, not very. For people … [Read more...]

Anne Eiting Klamar built a culture of learning, growth and philanthropy at Midmark. Anne Eiting Klamar had zero leadership experience when she stepped into her role as president and CEO of Midmark in 2000. At her urging, a leadership coach interviewed the people at Midmark to assess her skills as a leader. Most said she had work to do. Not to be discouraged, she … [Read more...]

Joan Eliasek continues to bring success to the healthcare manufacturing and distribution industry. There’s no slowing down for longtime McKesson Medical-Surgical team member Joan Eliasek. With over three decades of experience in healthcare manufacturing and distribution, she has taken on a new challenge, having recently moved to Toronto to lead McKesson Canada as president … [Read more...]

2023 Hall of Fame inductee Janis Dezso has never missed an opportunity to expand her professional horizons, as well as give back to others in the industry. Her plan was to become a physical therapist. Fascinated by the medical industry at an early age, Janis Dezso interned in the physical therapy department at a local hospital while in high school. “However, having a family … [Read more...]