By Christina Lavoie, Director of Policy, Health Industry Distributors Association In an era of divided government and Congressional gridlock, more and more of healthcare policy is set via regulations from federal agencies. HIDA monitors regulations that apply to our industry, and frequently comments on proposed regulations that might adversely affect the medical supply … [Read more...]

Community Health Systems’ Northwest Healthcare to acquire 10 Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers Northwest Urgent Care, LLC, a Tucson, Arizona, subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc., has signed an agreement to acquire 10 Arizona urgent care centers from Carbon Health. Northwest Urgent Care, LLC is part of Northwest Healthcare’s integrated healthcare network serving … [Read more...]

Supply chain leaders discuss major challenges issues facing the various stakeholders in today’s healthcare market. By Pete Mercer The challenges the healthcare industry faces daily are nothing new – anyone who works in healthcare can tell you it comes with the territory. No challenge is insurmountable though – it’s all about finding creative ways to face those challenges … [Read more...]

Dallas Brummell currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for HCA Capital Division Supply Chain. Brummell is responsible for all supply chain operations for the division, covering (15) hospitals across (18) campuses and (9) associated free-standing emergency rooms, (2) distribution warehouses and (1) medical equipment depot. He coordinates with Supply Chain functional … [Read more...]

Adrienne Ainsworth is the enterprise Vice President of Strategic Sourcing with Advocate Health, the fourth-largest nonprofit healthcare system in the United States, including 69 hospitals and over 1,000 sites of care. She is also the Vice President of Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance (AHSCA), a regional group purchasing organization focused on bringing safe and effective … [Read more...]

A recent survey examined some of the reasons behind a projected physician deficit. The U.S. is expected to have a shortage of up to 64,000 physicians by the end of 2024, according to McKinsey & Company and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Current projections also indicate that the physician deficit could grow to 86,000 by 2036. Healthcare … [Read more...]

Why physician leadership training is essential for the successful delivery of healthcare. Physicians are natural leaders, and regarded as such by patients, according to the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). “In fact, the physician/patient relationship is still the bedrock of the healthcare model,” the association told Repertoire. What has changed is … [Read more...]

16 million Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung condition that makes it difficult for a patient to breathe. Nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have COPD, according to the National Institute of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH). COPD is a chronic, progressive disease that causes … [Read more...]

The American Lung association sheds light on maintaining healthy lungs and preventing lung disease. By Jenna Hughes Healthy lungs are crucial to maintaining an individual’s overall well-being. Each cell in a person’s body needs oxygen to live. An individual’s lungs and respiratory system automatically performs the process of gas exchange, according to the American Lung … [Read more...]

Today’s healthcare providers are counting on distributors – and their manufacturer partners – providing a wide array of solutions for complex projects. By Graham Garrison With both large and small construction projects, there are an incredible number of moving parts for healthcare providers to consider. Issuing and managing 50+ POs to various vendors/manufacturers, as … [Read more...]