May 16, 2025- HPC International, Inc. announced it has been retained by Valley Health System to implement its HPCLibrarian solution to oversee and manage the system’s medical library. HPCLibrarian offers comprehensive library management services, including overseeing subscription renewals, negotiating resource costs, building virtual library websites, and providing on-demand … [Read more...]
Trump announces potential tariff elimination by India, major retailers cite rising costs from tariffs
May 15, 2025- President Donald Trump said on Thursday that India has offered to eliminate tariffs on the United States as part of a potential trade deal, according to CNN Business. If that comes to pass, it could represent a significant breakthrough with an increasingly important US trading partner. Meanwhile, major retailer Walmart’s first-quarter profit slipped, and it said … [Read more...]
Hackensack Meridian Health announces new leadership structure
May 15, 2025- Hackensack Meridian Health announced a new leadership structure upon the planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Stauder, effective July 2, 2025. Stauder will transition to an advisory role before fully retiring later in the year. Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, a 30-year veteran of HMH, will succeed Stauder as COO, effective July 2, 2025. Sparta’s … [Read more...]
ArchWell Health and Caregiving.com announce partnership in caregiver access
May 15, 2025- ArchWell Health and caregiving.com have announced their partnership to expand access to caregiver resources on disease management and primary care. Together, ArchWell Health and Caregiving.com are launching a new, branded Primary Care Resource Collection to provide caregivers with trusted, easy-to-access tools that support care coordination and healthy aging at … [Read more...]
Medela launches new education curriculum for maternity and NICU settings
May 15, 2025- Medela announced the launch of a new Healthcare Professional Education Curriculum—an initiative designed to advance knowledge, strengthen clinical practice, and improve outcomes in maternities and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) worldwide. Developed by Medela’s Global Medical Affairs team in collaboration with leading lactation experts, this education … [Read more...]
GHX launches new data and AI-powered capabilities at annual summit
May 15, 2025- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) unveiled a suite of new innovations at its annual GHX Summit. GHX ResiliencyAI, a new capability embedded within GHX’s platform, serves as the intelligence layer powering these innovations, enabling GenAI and advanced data services to reduce manual and administrative burdens across the healthcare supply chain. ResiliencyAI is being … [Read more...]
Vizient hosts congressional briefing on the complexities of hospital financing
May 15, 2025- On May 14, on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a congressional policy briefing titled, "Hospitals’ Financial Health: The Complex Ecosystem of Provider Reimbursement," at the Rayburn House Office Building. The event featured remarks from Rep. Dave Min (D-CA) and drew an engaged audience of congressional staff and industry stakeholders. While unable to … [Read more...]
Tariffs, turmoil and tough talks
May 14, 2025- You don’t need me to tell you the world’s a little weird right now. Between trade wars, tariffs, shipping delays, cost spikes, and buyers who act like you’re personally responsible for it all, medical sales reps could be forgiven for waking up every day and muttering, “Really? What now?” But here’s the truth: chaos is the best thing that can happen to a great … [Read more...]
Owens & Minor assists in protecting iconic waterway
May 14, 2025- Owens & Minor is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, where the James River, a 340-mile-long waterway that cuts through the heart of downtown, and serves as a vital source of drinking water, recreation, and commerce for the community and the state. In alignment with its goal of helping to build healthier communities, The Owens & Minor Foundation has helped … [Read more...]
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh expands pediatric specialty care
May 14, 2025- To further expand access to meet the growing demand for expert pediatric specialty care services in Erie, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has opened a second specialty care center location, UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Erie – Peach Street in the community. UPMC Children’s also operates a specialty care center at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC … [Read more...]