July 1, 2024- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated its RSV vaccine guidance for seniors this upcoming respiratory season to make it easier for physicians and patients to make treatment and prevention decisions. The CDC is recommending that everyone ages 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine. The CDC also urges people ages 60–74 who are at increased … [Read more...]

July 1, 2024- Cepheid announced that it has received FDA De Novo marketing authorization and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waiver approval for Xpert® HCV, the only molecular test in the US to detect hepatitis C virus RNA directly from a human capillary whole blood (fingerstick) sample. The Xpert HCV test is performed on the GeneXpert Xpress System. In the … [Read more...]

July 1, 2024- Dynarex Corporation is proud to announce the opening of its expansive new warehouse in the Town of Wallkill (Middletown), New York. Equipped with advanced fulfillment technology, the facility will serve as the company’s distribution center for the Northeast region. The 450,000 square-foot warehouse features 36-foot ceilings and 22 high-level bay doors with full … [Read more...]

July 1, 2024- Midmark Corp. has announced the 2024 Vital Signs Extended Warranty Promotion. The Digital Vital Signs Device is designed to provide automated capture of blood pressure, temperature, SpO2 and pulse rate readings and import data directly into the EMR, saving time and reducing manual transcription errors. The IQvitals Zone Device is the only … [Read more...]

June 28, 2024-  Vizient, Inc. announced a new customer agreement with RWJBarnabas Health for a suite of data-enabled solutions and services in spend management and quality performance improvement. The agreement includes access to Vizient's industry-leading contract portfolio of medical devices, supplies and pharmaceuticals as well as analytics-enabled solutions to drive … [Read more...]

June 28, 2024- Walgreens in planning on numerous retail store closures as it faces an increasingly challenging environment for U.S. consumers and pharmacies, according to CEO Tim Wentworth and CNBC News. The pharmacy chain announced quarterly earnings Thursday morning that fell short of expectations, and Walgreens' stock price dropped 22% on the day. A bright spot was its … [Read more...]

June 28, 2024- Conductiv®, a leader in healthcare cost management solutions, announces the launch of its latest innovation, Sourcing Roadmap. This powerful addition to Conductiv’s Analytics suite is designed to revolutionize how healthcare organizations navigate their supply chain and procurement strategies. Sourcing Roadmap represents a significant advancement in strategic … [Read more...]

June 28, 2024- Hire Heroes USA is hosting The 17th Annual 100 Holes for Our Heroes Fundraiser on July 4, 2024. Hire Heroes USA is a veteran employment non-profit, helping U.S. servicemen and women and military families achieve a rewarding career path. For the past 16 years, Carl Meyer has celebrated America's Independence Day golfing "100 Holes for Our Heroes" to raise … [Read more...]

June 28, 2024- In response to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) review of The Joint Commission's deeming renewal application, the organization made changes to its elements of performance (EPs). CMS announced in the May 24 Federal Register that deeming authority was renewed for The Joint Commission's Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing Accreditation … [Read more...]

June 27, 2024- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. Addressing those gaps could lead to an increase of at least 1.6 million years of quality life and boost the U.S. economy by $28 billion annually by 2040, according to a new report published today by the American Heart Association and the … [Read more...]