June 11, 2024- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) was named to USA TODAY’s 2024 list of America’s Climate Leaders, recognizing the company’s efforts to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The ranking is based on a company’s emissions intensity, which is a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases a company produces relative to its revenue between 2020-2022. BD … [Read more...]
Sodexo awarded national agreement for food and nutrition management services with Premier, Inc.
June 11, 2024- Sodexo has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Food and Nutrition Management Services with Premier, Inc. Effective May 1, 2024, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Sodexo’s complete portfolio of Food and Nutrition solutions, encompassing … [Read more...]
Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) names Angie Boliver as President and CEO
June 11, 2024- The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) announced that it has named GPO industry expert and public affairs veteran Angie Boliver as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement follows the retirement of former President and CEO Todd Ebert, who led HSCA for seven years. Boliver joins HSCA from AB Communications Strategies, which she founded … [Read more...]
Vizient announces new customer agreement with Kettering Health
June 10, 2024- Vizient, Inc. announced a new agreement with Kettering Health to maximize cost savings and supply chain efficiencies through Vizient spend management services. The agreement for the Ohio-based healthcare provider was effective Feb. 1. The agreement includes access to Vizient's industry-leading contract portfolio of medical devices, supplies and … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital Cancer Center expansion complete
June 12, 2024- Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Lozick Cancer Pavilion yesterday, marking the opening of a new 10,600-square-foot addition to the hospital’s existing cancer center. A significant donation from The Lozick Family Foundation funded the construction that incorporates a healing environment centered on the patient … [Read more...]
Abbott receives approval for AVEIR DR, world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system
June 10, 2024- The Abbott AVEIR™ dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system is the world's first dual chamber leadless pacemaker that treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms. Approximately 49 million people are living with cardiovascular disease in the European Union, and it is estimated that 14.4 million people 65 and older will have atrial fibrillation by 2060, … [Read more...]
FDA updates its Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database
June 10, 2024- The FDA recently updated its Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database, which contains medical device reports (MDRs) of adverse events, to provide additional information to the public. To help further promote transparency, the FDA is updating the MAUDE database so search results display supplement report dates such as device and patient … [Read more...]
Intermountain Health breaks ground on new healthcare facility in Las Vegas
June 10, 2024- Intermountain Health broke ground on its first-ever new construction project in Nevada, a 90,000-square-foot medical office building located in the southwest valley of Las Vegas. The new facility will bring primary care and several specialty care services to one location and feature a linear accelerator, infusion center, and healing garden for patients. Services … [Read more...]
Novant appoints former NHRMC CEO to endowment board
June 10, 2024- The former CEO and president of the county-owned New Hanover Regional Medical Center is joining the charitable endowment formed from its 2021 sale to nonprofit hospital network Novant Health. The $1.25 billion endowment is focused on distributing grants to address systemic issues, including health, education, and equity. Jack Barto, the former president and CEO … [Read more...]
Judge approves June 24 bid deadline for Steward Hospitals buyer
June 7, 2024- A federal bankruptcy court judge approved the June 24 bid deadline for Steward Healthcare's buyer. Steward Health Care plans to use to sell or auction its 31 nationwide hospitals and physicians network in the coming weeks, including eight in Massachusetts, according to WCVB 5. The timeline that the judge approved sets a deadline for bids on Steward's Massachusetts … [Read more...]