August 21, 2024- Please join The Association of National Account Executives (ANAE) for an interactive webinar with Amanda Chawla, Chief Supply Chain Officer, SVP at Stanford Medicine on September 26. ANAE members will listen in as John Pritchard, President of ANAE,will discuss Chawla’s current priorities, Stanford Medicine’s supply chain makeup, her best-in-class supplier … [Read more...]
Cardinal Health expands medical product distribution footprint in Northeast Ohio
August 21, 2024- Cardinal Health announced plans to open a new distribution center in Walton Hills, Ohio, supporting its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution business. The facility will integrate new technology solutions, deliver operational efficiencies, and provide expanded capacity in the Cleveland, Ohio area. With construction underway, the distribution … [Read more...]
Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies launches Vitamin D Assay
August 21, 2024- Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC (AWDT) announced the launch of a new Vitamin D assay, manufactured by Diazyme Laboratories for use on Alfa Wassermann’s ACE Axcel® and ACE Alera® Clinical Chemistry Systems. This in vitro diagnostic test recognizes both Vitamin D2 and D3 equally and is intended for use in clinical laboratories for the quantitative … [Read more...]
HHS launches National Public Education Campaign ahead of respiratory virus season
August 21, 2024-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations … [Read more...]
Humana announces new veteran hiring strategy and recognition as top veteran-friendly company
August 21, 2024- Humana Inc. has launched a refreshed military-connected hiring strategy and earns recognition by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer and Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program. Humana administers health benefits for nearly 6 million active-duty military and retirees nationwide and understands the importance of a workforce that … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic celebrates next phase of its new proton beam therapy facility
August 20, 2024- Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, … [Read more...]
AllSpire Health Partners selects Premier, Inc. as its National GPO
August 20, 2024- Premier, Inc. announced that it has been selected by AllSpire Health GPO, LLC (AllSpire), a regional group purchasing organization (GPO), as its primary national GPO and to support AllSpire’s more than $3.5 billion in annual GPO purchasing volume. Premier will leverage its scale and actionable data to evaluate products and services – and support the … [Read more...]
Pfizer and BioNTech provide update on mRNA-based Combination Vaccine Program against influenza and COVID-19
August 20, 2024- Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE announced top-line results from their Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the companies’ combined mRNA vaccine candidate against influenza and COVID-19 in healthy individuals 18-64 years of age. The combination candidate consists of Pfizer’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine candidate with the companies’ licensed COVID-19 vaccine. The … [Read more...]
CME Corp. guide on medical light buying
August 20, 2024- When it comes to administering exceptional patient care, the importance of proper medical lighting cannot be overstated, according to CME Corp. Medical lights are essential to the healthcare environment, offering the illumination necessary for procedures ranging from routine checkups to complex surgeries. But with so many options on the market, choosing the … [Read more...]
Midmark Corporation hosts Professional Women in Healthcare regional event and annual board meeting
August 20, 2024- Midmark Corp. recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th anniversary of PWH. The regional event, attended by 80 guests, … [Read more...]