November 14, 2024- Patient access is a key driver of patient acquisition, satisfaction and retention – all of which deeply influence care quality and provider revenue. Today, patients seeking convenient and timely care options gravitate toward providers who offer optimal access, whether that means shorter wait times, flexible scheduling or easy connections to specialty … [Read more...]
Janelle Begole joins Healthcare Links team
November 14, 2024- Janelle Begole is the newest member of the Healthcare Links team, bringing over 40 years of experience in Corporate and Key Account Management. She is a results-driven professional who has built and led national teams to secure and expand relationships with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN), and Government Contracting … [Read more...]
Gartner announces ranking of the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024
November 14, 2024- Gartner, Inc. has released its 16th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognizes U.S. health systems that demonstrate leadership in supply chain. AdventHealth claims the top spot for the first time, jumping two spots from 2023. Stanford Health Care, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Corewell Health and Banner Health round out the … [Read more...]
Ontada collaborates with Datavant to enable faster access to market-leading oncology insights
November 13, 2024- Ontada®, a McKesson business, has announced a strategic collaboration with Datavant, a health data platform, to include Ontada’s data in their health ecosystem. This collaboration aims to help life science companies quickly access Ontada’s real-world data, accelerating the discovery of critical insights that drive oncology innovation and improve the lives of … [Read more...]
Claire Zangerle named Chief Nurse Executive of the AHA and Chief Executive Officer of AONL
November 13, 2024- The American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Claire M. Zangerle, DNP, R.N., as senior vice president and chief nurse executive of AHA and chief executive officer of its American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). In these roles, Zangerle will provide critical clinical expertise to the AHA, supporting key quality and workforce initiatives and … [Read more...]
FDA proposes ending use of oral phenylephrine as OTC monograph nasal decongestant active ingredient
November 13, 2024- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient that can be used in over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug products for the temporary relief of nasal congestion after an agency review of the available data determined that oral phenylephrine is not effective for this use. Currently, oral … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing diabetes care: Three trends to watch
November 13, 2024- November marks American Diabetes Month®, a time to raise awareness of diabetes and to support the 1.2 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes each year, and more than 38 million Americans affected by the disease. In this video, Dr. Lucienne Ide, Founder and CEO of Rimidi, highlights three advancements in diabetes care. Watch Here Rimidi’s remote … [Read more...]
Community Health Systems announces participation in the 2024 UBS Global Healthcare Conference
November 13, 2024- Community Health Systems, Inc. announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference to be held November 11 - 14, 2024 at the Terranea Resort Hotel in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The fireside chat presentation will begin at 4:15 p.m. Eastern time, 1:15 p.m. Pacific time, on Tuesday, November 12, … [Read more...]
Ochsner Accountable Care Network saves Medicare $30 million; ranks in top 11% for quality and top 3% in access to care
November 13, 2024- Ochsner Accountable Care Network, LLC (OACN) achieved its eighth consecutive year of top-ranking results in both clinical performance and healthcare savings for the Medicare population in its care. OACN is Louisiana's largest physician-led accountable care organization serving the Medicare population. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) … [Read more...]
PJ Valentini joins The IDN Directory as Director of Business Development
November 12, 2024- The IDN Directory welcomes industry veteran PJ Valentini as the new Director of Business Development. Valentini, based out of Nashville, TN, will lead the sales efforts for the IDN Directory going forward. PJ joins the IDN Directory from a successful sales career at Health Connect Partners. The IDN Directory provides insights into the supply chain for the … [Read more...]