September 12, 2024- Sage Growth Partners (Sage), a healthcare growth strategy and marketing firm with expertise in market research, has announced new data findings that indicate where health systems, hospitals and physician practices are planning to invest for future revenue cycle success. Sage was commissioned by Atlanta-based Ingenious Med to conduct an … [Read more...]
OraSure Technologies elects Jack Kenny to the Board of Directors
September 12, 2024- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), a leader in point-of-care and home diagnostic tests and sample management solutions today announced the election of Jack Kenny to its Board of Directors, effective September 9, 2024. With the addition of Mr. Kenny, OraSure’s Board of Directors currently has seven members. Mr. Kenny is the former Chief Executive … [Read more...]
Pfizer and Valneva report positive Phase 2 Booster results for lyme disease vaccine candidate
September 12, 2024- Pfizer Inc. and Valneva announced positive immunogenicity and safety data from their VLA15-221 Phase 2 study following a second booster vaccination of their Lyme disease vaccine candidate, VLA15, given one year after receiving the first booster dose. The immune response and safety profile of VLA15 one month after receiving the second booster dose were … [Read more...]
QuidelOrtho appoints Lee Bowman as Chief Human Resources Officer
September 12, 2024- QuidelOrtho Corporation announces the appointment of Lee Bowman as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this pivotal role, Bowman leads QuidelOrtho’s human resources strategy, driving initiatives that bolster a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. Bowman reports to Brian Blaser, President and Chief Executive Officer. Bowman brings over 25 years of … [Read more...]
Vizient shares feedback with CMS on key Medicare policies
September 12, 2024- Vizient, Inc. has submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rules. In the company's OPPS comments, they reiterate concerns about the payment rate, as previously noted in comments to CMS, and urged CMS to consider … [Read more...]
Tim Miller accepts position at Houston Methodist as Chief Supply Chain Officer
September 11, 2024- Sutter Health supply chain leader Tim Miller has accepted a position as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Houston Methodist, according to a Sept. 6 post on his LinkedIn page and Becker's Hospital Review. Miller had served as vice president of supply chain services for Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health since June 2022, … [Read more...]
MediGroup on blood tests as an essential tool in modern healthcare
September 11, 2024- Blood tests have for a long time become one of the keys of modern medicine by providing essential insight into the health of a patient, according to MediGroup In recent years, however, the role of blood tests has grown even further to become indispensable in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of diseases. With the advancement of modern blood testing … [Read more...]
Intermountain Medical Center receives 2024 Quality Award from American Heart Association
September 9, 2024- Intermountain Medical Center in Murray is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2024 Get with the Guideline Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for providing stroke patients with the highest level of care that is saving lives and reducing disability. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the … [Read more...]
HealthTrust Performance Group Annual Conference celebrates 25 years of serving members’ performance needs
September 11, 2024- HealthTrust Performance Group drew record attendance of members, suppliers and exhibitors at the HealthTrust University Conference (HTU) held August 12-14 in Orlando, Florida. In observing 25 years of serving the unique needs of healthcare providers, HTU 2024 offered participants access to a number of programs, including: three general sessions … [Read more...]
In POL News: Highlighting Abbott Diagnostics
September 11, 2024- Repertoire Magazine's Publisher Scott Adams hit the floor during ADLM (formerly AACC) to find out what is new and exciting for distribution reps and those in the lab space that are seeking to sell more lab equipment and testing in 2025. True to form and always professional, Adams spoke with Abbott’s Steph Mitchell to get this live shoot in one take. The … [Read more...]