July 17, 2024- Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest nonprofit, integrated health care provider, today announced that 37 of its hospitals received recognition from U.S. News & World Report in its annual hospital analysis. U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–25 Best Hospitals report shows how well hospitals perform in 35 areas of care. Nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals were … [Read more...]

July 17, 2024- Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health has launched a new joint venture with Atlas Healthcare Partners, which develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers in partnership with nonprofit health systems and physicians, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The joint venture combines Atlas' ASC strategy, development and operations skills with MultiCare's broad … [Read more...]

July 17, 2024- For the 30th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Cleveland Clinic’s cardiovascular care by naming it the country’s No.1 hospital for heart care in the magazine’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings also placed Cleveland Clinic on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 20 hospitals nationwide, in … [Read more...]

July 17, 2024- Fewer things will kill a sales rep’s reputation than coming to a sales meeting underprepared or completely unprepared. A lack of preparation is a bad look for the sales rep and the organization, which is why they need to be equipped with the proper resources to adequately prepare. While the sales rep has the responsibility of representing the company and the … [Read more...]

July 18, 2024- A new 2-Minute Game Plan module is available from Bionix®, featuring the company’s ClearLook Lighted Ear Curette™. Get the new 2-Minute Game Plan now! Did you know? You can access this module as well as previous Game Plan modules via the RepConnect app for iOS mobile devices. To download the app on your iOS mobile device, search for “Repconnect” (one word) … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- With few exceptions, the race of procedures to the lowest-acuity setting shows no signs of letting up. Statistics indicate the ambulatory surgery market is big and getting bigger. But reimbursement issues, legislation and shifting ownership patterns will no doubt shape the outcome. “We anticipate a variety of increasing surgical procedures to shift to … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- A new survey conducted by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) sheds light on the prevailing attitudes and expectations regarding the future of the U.S. healthcare system. The survey, which tapped senior healthcare executives for their insight, indicates that the industry will continue to undergo significant changes due to various internal and external … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Capstone Health Alliance has announced the promotion of Ryan Maccubbin, MBA, to the position of Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Ryan will be leading business technology and innovation at Capstone Health Alliance, overseeing analytics, application development, and technology functions. With over two decades of experience in supply chain and … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Blood collection is more than just a routine medical procedure—it’s a crucial gateway to understanding our health. With millions of blood tests performed annually in the U.S., this procedure plays a fundamental role in modern healthcare. Over the years, blood-collection methods and tools have evolved significantly, enhancing both accuracy and the overall patient … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Arizona State University (ASU) and CAPS Research is partnering with the IDN Summit to continue its decade long commitment to presenting topics that shape healthcare delivery. The Mark Mckenna Lecture Endowment recognizes McKenna’s contributions to the development of the field of health sector supply chain. The event will feature Dr. Rob Handfield’s Keynote … [Read more...]