May 3, 2024- QuidelOrtho Corporation announced the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Brian J. Blaser as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective May 6. In addition to his appointment as President and CEO, Mr. Blaser will join the Board, effective May 15, 2024, when the Board will be expanded from ten to eleven members. Mr. Blaser most … [Read more...]

May 2, 2024- The Collective Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME) collaborative launched with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions that arise from the U.S. medical device and equipment supply chain. The MedTech (medical device, equipment, service, and distribution) supply chain accounts for 7% of U.S. health care greenhouse gas emissions. The … [Read more...]

May 1, 2024- Your truth, your voice, your ideas, and your contributions weren’t for them. You sing your song. You write your book. You paint your masterpiece. Your audience will emerge. They will tune into your frequency. They will buy what you’re selling. You don’t need to win them all. Just the ones you are here for. Stop playing it safe. Step up to the plate and swing for … [Read more...]

May 2, 2024- Shares of CVS Health Corp suffered the biggest drop in 15 years, according to MarketWatch, after the pharmacy/healthcare-services company missed first quarter earnings expectations. The Medicare Advantage business weighed heavily on the business results. CVS said it now expects 2024 adjusted earnings of at least $7.00 per share, down from its prior view of at … [Read more...]

May 2, 2024- BD announced that it will present at the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00 am Eastern Time. The live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed from the BD investor relations website, investors.bd.com. A replay of the event will be available on the same webpage following its conclusion. Learn More … [Read more...]

May 2, 2024- Health o meter Professional announces the latest upgrade in their Heavy-Duty Eye-Level Physician Scale featuring an Integral Digital Height Rod. The upgraded 600KL scale now supports a maximum weight capacity of 660 pounds (300 kilograms), catering to a wider spectrum of patients. This durable scale is equipped with a built-in digital height rod, an aluminum … [Read more...]

May 2, 2024- COVID-19 data reporting requirements, including COVID-19 admissions, ICU capacity, and other related statistics for hospitals have recently changed. The Department for Health and Human Services stated that April 30, 2024 is the last day hospitals must report their COVID-19 data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC's) National Healthcare Safety … [Read more...]

May 1, 2024- Blickman Industries is proud to announce the hire of industry veteran, Linda Walther, for a newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer. In her role, Linda will develop equipment planning strategies for Blickman customers which optimize their capital investment, create efficiencies, and simplify communication. During Linda’s impressive 30-year career, … [Read more...]

May 1, 2024- Walmart Health will close all 51 of its health clinics, according to an April 30 announcement from the company. In 2019, Walmart launched health centers across five states including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, and Walmart Health Virtual Care. The company stated that through "experience managing Walmart Health centers and Walmart Health Virtual … [Read more...]

May 1, 2024- Value-based care – the concept of delivering coordinated care that enables better patient outcomes and better experiences at a reduced cost – is one the most significant topics in healthcare recently, according to Cardinal Health and Mike Fazio, Director of Value-Based Care and Specialty Solutions for Cardinal Health. While the phrase value-based care is … [Read more...]