Global, national economic shifts may take toll on sourcing options. By R. Dana Barlow Ever since the global COVID-19 pandemic detonated the long-running healthcare supply chain strategy of larger, rigid, standardized, single- and dual-vendor contracting with just-in-time and/our stockless distribution, providers have scrambled to embrace demand forecasting and more … [Read more...]

Healthcare organizations try to forecast impact of new trade rules. By Daniel Beaird Healthcare organizations from medical device manufacturers to hospitals and health systems have a keen eye on the Trump administration’s tariffs on foreign products and are asking for a balanced approach. In a March letter to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Premier … [Read more...]

Recent American Medical Association report highlights drug overdose epidemic challenges and solutions. By Jenna Hughes Since the 1990s, overdose deaths in the U.S. have risen significantly, driven by the use of opioid medications and illegal drugs. For decades, the nation has continued to face a severe drug abuse and overdose crisis, calling attention to the urgent need … [Read more...]

Concordance Healthcare Solutions strengthens connections, strategy and culture. Courtesy of Concordance Healthcare Solutions The Contribute 2025 event, hosted by Concordance Healthcare Solutions in Columbus, Ohio, gathered over 150 Concordance team members and more than 100 supplier partners and exhibitors for an impactful, intimate experience centered around resilience, … [Read more...]

By Rachel Bailey, Editor, PWH Connect Journal The Professional Women in Healthcare® (PWH) organization held its seventh annual PWH Leadership Summit in Frisco, Texas, March 31 to April 2, 2025. The three-day event is the industry’s only conference dedicated to enriched leadership development. This year, with a theme of “rooted,” the event drew 230 executives and aspiring … [Read more...]

How human-centered leadership can transform your organization. By Pete Mercer In the last few years, we have seen several major movements happen in the workforce. During the height of COVID, employees across all major industries resigned en masse due to a variety of reasons – pay stagnation, inflexible working environments (aggravated even more so by the pandemic), and an … [Read more...]

The evolving landscape of leadership. Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed a profound shift in the nature of effective leadership. What once revolved around competence – defined by a reliable set of skills like planning, decision-making, and team development – has now evolved into something deeper and more dynamic: capability. Historically we have paid attention to … [Read more...]

What to do when they say “too expensive.” By Brian Sullivan, CSP – PRECISE Selling Let’s be honest – there’s nothing quite like putting together a killer presentation, mapping out the solution, maybe even showing up with warm donuts, and then hearing the words: “Yeah, but your price is just too high.” Cue the internal scream. Price sensitivity is the new national … [Read more...]

A guide to overcoming obstacles and achieving sales career development. By Jenna Hughes Feeling stuck in your career journey isn’t necessarily a sign that you’re failing. In fact, it may be a sign that you’re ready for more, according to Laura Gassner Otting, an author, catalyst, and executive coach. Gassner Otting spent 20 years leading executive searches. Along the … [Read more...]

Despite the rising incidence of diabetes in the U.S., we have never been in a better position to use the tools at our disposal to effectively screen the population for diabetes. By Jim Poggi, Principal, Tested Insights Did you ever wonder: if lab testing impacts about 70% of all medical decisions, and if diabetes has been a known disease entity for over 3,500 years, and … [Read more...]