May 9, 2024- Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, a sudden and potentially life-altering event that can have profound consequences. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a time to understand stroke symptoms and explore the significant role that rehabilitation and medical equipment play in managing life after stroke. Rehabilitation is an … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic announces new leaders to Ohio market
May 9, 2024- Cleveland Clinic has announced new leaders for its Northeast Ohio Market. On July 1, Donald A. Malone, Jr., M.D., will transition from his role as President of the Northeast Ohio Market, to serve as a senior advisor for capital, space and strategy. He will also continue his clinical practice. On July 1, Jorge A. Guzman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland … [Read more...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to present at BofA Securities 2024 Health Care Conference
May 9, 2024- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced that Marc N. Casper, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will present at the BofA Securities Health Care Conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET).The live webcast of the presentation can be accessed via the Investors section of the company's website, www.thermofisher.com. … [Read more...]
Premier, Inc. announces initiative to improve care for chronic kidney disease
May 9, 2024- Premier, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with AstraZeneca called Uncover CKD - Care Collective aiming to identify patients with undiagnosed clinical chronic kidney disease (CKD); raise awareness of undiagnosed CKD among healthcare providers; and inform U.S. health systems that want to improve or develop and implement their strategies for CKD diagnosis, … [Read more...]
CME on attracting and retaining ASC staff with medical equipment
May 9, 2024- Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) play a pivotal role in delivering efficient and specialized care within the larger healthcare landscape. With this in mind, ASCs are looking to increase the number of high acuity, high reimbursement procedures - like cardiac and orthopedic - to their centers. Adding to the growth potential, Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid … [Read more...]
CVS Health acquires MA broker Hella Health
May 8, 2024- CVS Health has acquired tech-enabled Medicare Advantage (MA) broker Hella Health. It operates as a wholly owned insurance agency with a national platform. Hella Health CEO Rafal Walkiewicz disclosed the news via LinkedIn. Financial terms haven’t been disclosed but Walkiewicz claims it will add to CVS Health’s digital capabilities, particularly for seniors. CVS … [Read more...]
UPMC Children’s Hospital partners with Atrium Health for liver transplant procedures
May 8, 2024- To provide the highest chance for a successful liver transplant for families in North Carolina, Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to expand its pediatric liver transplant program. The partnership will allow Levine Children’s Hospital to expand its abilities to transplant livers in infants and … [Read more...]
Pfizer announces new Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
May 8, 2024- Andrew Baum, M.D., will join Pfizer as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Executive Vice President. Dr. Baum will be a member of Pfizer’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Albert Bourla. Dr. Baum joins Pfizer from Citi, where he served as Head of Global Healthcare, Managing Director Equity Research. Prior to … [Read more...]
Henry Schein reports solid first-quarter 2024 financial results, updates financial guidance
May 8, 2024- Henry Schein reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024. Total net sales for the quarter were $3.2 billion, an increase of 3.7% compared with the first quarter of 2023. Internal sales decreased 1.8%1 which includes an approximate 300 to 400 basis points decrease in sales from the residual impact of last year’s cyber incident, and a 60 … [Read more...]
Outlining clear marketing goals
May 8, 2024- Every successful plan takes steps, strategies, and goals to achieve a desired outcome, and creating a marketing campaign is no different. To successfully advertise, it is important for companies in the supply chain industry to set marketing goals. Marketing goals track advertising progress and define a clear brand purpose in its advertising efforts. It is necessary … [Read more...]