How are ASC strategies and operations changing in a post-pandemic climate? By Daniel Beaird A large amount of private equity (PE) capital is ready to be deployed within healthcare services. Partnerships between PE firms and physician groups can result in significant benefits to boost the financial strength of orthopedic groups, as just one example, and other clinical … [Read more...]

ASCs are gaining both more patients and importance in the marketplace, but they have their share of unique challenges. There are several traditional care shift drivers that have been present for years in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) space – things like payment incentives across sites, and minimally invasive surgical techniques that permit surgeries to occur on an … [Read more...]

The importance of an established brand in frontline care. By Pete Mercer Welch Allyn is a recognizable, respected brand in the healthcare arena, with deep ties to clinicians and physicians starting medical school. “Welch Allyn has an enormous brand equity with providers because of that familiarity and trust, going all the way back to the experiences they first had in … [Read more...]

State-of-the-art diagnostic technologies are a must, but patient engagement is just as important. A 70-year-old patient walks into the physician’s office complaining of stomach pain. There’s a chance they have hearing loss, making communication difficult. They might have comorbidities and are taking multiple prescription medications, each with its own side effects and drug … [Read more...]

Case carts are crucial within a hospital or surgery center. A fully stocked cart, with all of the necessary supplies and instruments for a surgical case, needs to get to the OR on time to maximize efficiency. Carts getting to the OR late or without crucial items can cause chaos in the OR and plays havoc with the surgery schedule. Metro decided to go directly to the users to … [Read more...]

Last year brought its share of challenges. Finding solutions is the hard work awaiting everyone in the healthcare community this year. Editor’s note: The following is the second part of a two-part series. 2022 presented all kinds of challenges for providers, patients and public health professionals. No doubt many of those challenges will linger in 2023, and new ones will … [Read more...]

Cepheid’s Xpert® Xpress MVP test aids in diagnosing conditions related to vaginitis Vaginitis and vaginosis are responsible for over 10 million visits per year to physician offices by women in the U.S., making it the most common gynecologic diagnosis in primary care.1 The Xpert® Xpress MVP (multiplex Vaginal panel) test from Cepheid is a new FDA-cleared on-demand PCR test … [Read more...]

Disagreement about the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Do you refer to nurse practitioners and physician assistants as “advanced practice providers,” or as “nonphysician providers”? Both labels are correct, but each represents a different perspective on how – and by whom – healthcare should be delivered. One emphasizes the services these professionals … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: The following supply chain leaders were featured in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting's Ten People to Watch issue. Bruce Radcliff, System Vice President, Supply Chain, Advocate Aurora  What are the most important attributes of successful supply chain teams today? Successful supply chains need to be agile, engaged with their clinical … [Read more...]

Cardinal Health’s Velocare™ offers last-mile fulfillment in one to two hours. Cardinal Health took a deep dive into the hospital-at-home movement this past fall with the launch of Velocare™, a supply chain network and last-mile fulfillment service capable of reaching patients in one to two hours with products and services required for hospital-level care at home. Through … [Read more...]