June 25, 2024- Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic building has been remodeled and expanded to make room for new providers in ear, nose and throat care, sleep medicine, and neurosurgery and improve access for existing providers. This allows several specialty providers to see more patients in clinic on more days of the week and increases access to specialized medical … [Read more...]
Abbott enters U.S. consumer biowearables market With Lingo and Libre Rio
June 25, 2024- Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre portfolio of continuous glucose monitors has revolutionized the way roughly 6 million people worldwide manage their diabetes. The biowearables will be available to U.S. consumers with and without diabetes through two over-the-counter CGM systems cleared by the FDA. The FDA has cleared Libre Rio, Abbott’s first … [Read more...]
Scripps launches new interactive text messaging
June 25, 2024- Scripps has introduced a more convenient way for patients to manage medical appointments, receive important updates related to their health care, pay medical bills and more. Scripps Health is now offering patients a new two-way text messaging option that places the ability to do all of this on your mobile phone. Patients receive text messages and also can respond … [Read more...]
McKesson on why health systems should embrace home infusion
June 25, 2024- Home infusion therapy offers numerous benefits for health systems. It allows for the delivery of high-quality care in the comfort of patients' homes, reduces costs compared to hospital settings, and supports better patient outcomes. By embracing home infusion, health systems can improve care quality, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency while also … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic study shows weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications
June 24, 2024- A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery. This study was published in the Journal of the American College of … [Read more...]
New MiniMed™ 780G system data demonstrates ability to address persistent blood sugar challenges for people with type 1 diabetes
June 24, 2024- Medtronic plc will present a comprehensive body of new data at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions that showcases the benefits of the MiniMed™ 780G system. New data shows how the system addresses hyperglycemia and nighttime burden, adding to the established body of evidence that demonstrates the system's ability to tackle unique and … [Read more...]
Abbott teams up with the National Association of Community Health Centers
June 24, 2024- The global healthcare company Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have joined together to increase access to healthy foods and improve health through the Innovation Incubator initiative. Eight community health centers have been selected to receive funding, expert guidance and training to design and test … [Read more...]
Vizient welcomes new customer Adventist Health for solutions in spend management
June 24, 2024- Vizient, Inc. welcomed Adventist Health to its customer base for solutions in spend management and strategic growth. The agreement was effective in the last quarter of 2023. The Adventist Health agreement includes access to solutions that will drive cost efficiencies, including: For clinical and operational improvement, Adventist Health gains access … [Read more...]
The Cure Podcast with Scotty and Sully: MTMC’s Healthcare Leader Jack Moran
June 24, 2024- Join Scotty and Sully as they interview leader (and friend) Jack Moran. If you are looking for insight on what it takes to create a team of sales champions, this podcast is for you! The podcast episode provides an in-depth look at Jack Moran's career journey and the evolution of the independent medical sales rep industry.The podcast covers the key reasons why … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic launches ‘Tomorrow’s Cure’ podcast to spotlight medical innovations transforming healthcare
June 21, 2024- Mayo Clinic is launching "Tomorrow's Cure," a new podcast that will highlight medical innovations transforming healthcare and feature the visionaries who make them possible. "Tomorrow's Cure" is brought to listeners in collaboration with PRX, a Pulitzer and Peabody Award-winning public media organization and one of the world's top podcast distributors. … [Read more...]