December 16, 2024- What will President Trump’s incoming administration mean for the U.S. healthcare industry? How could tariffs affect manufacturers, suppliers, and providers? The Journal of Healthcare Contracting has compiled several experts to discuss what changes and trends they foresee happening in 2025 and beyond. The webinar is scheduled for Jan 17, 2025, at 01:00 PM … [Read more...]
Sutter Health appoints Aparna Abburi to lead and expand system’s population health and health plan services
December 12, 2024- Sutter Health has announced Aparna Abburi as its new Senior Vice President, Population Health and Health Plan Services and CEO of Sutter Health Plan, as part of its commitment to expanding access to care, addressing the needs of an aging population, and driving innovation in value-based care. Abburi will spearhead efforts to deliver data-driven, … [Read more...]
Medtronic receives FDA clearance for new InPen™ app
November 22, 2024- Medtronic plc announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new InPen™ app featuring missed meal dose detection, paving the way for the launch of its Smart MDI system with the Simplera™ continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The company's Smart MDI system combines its InPen™ smart insulin pen with its newest Simplera™ CGM — the company's … [Read more...]
The Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert to help prepare healthcare organizations for environmental disasters
November 19, 2024- To support healthcare organizations in implementing proactive risk management strategies, The Joint Commission has issued Sentinel Event Alert, “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place.” This alert outlines steps for healthcare organizations to consider as they prepare for weather and climate-related disasters such as … [Read more...]
Aili Casey rejoins Repertoire as Director of Business Development
November 13, 2024- Share Moving Media welcomes Aili Casey as the Director of Business Development for Repertoire Magazine. Casey, based out of Los Angeles, CA, will lead the sales efforts for Repertoire going forward alongside publisher Scott Adams. “We are absolutely over the moon excited to have Aili back on the team," said Repertoire's Scott Adams. Repertoire is the … [Read more...]
Top health systems are transforming procurement with 3 key steps – get them here
November 11, 2024- Exclusive new research: 2024 Healthcare Procurement and AI: Your Playbook for Increased Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Cybersecurity. Rising costs and inefficient purchasing processes continue to strain healthcare budgets. This report, produced by Staples Advantage, reveals the top 10 healthcare supply chain challenges and how to combat them, with 3 key … [Read more...]
Top health systems are transforming procurement with 3 key steps – get them here
November 4, 2024- Exclusive new research: 2024 Healthcare Procurement and AI: Your Playbook for Increased Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Cybersecurity. Rising costs and inefficient purchasing processes continue to strain healthcare budgets. This report, produced by Staples Advantage, reveals the top 10 healthcare supply chain challenges and how to combat them, with 3 key … [Read more...]
Top health systems are transforming procurement with 3 key steps – get them here
October 14, 2024- Exclusive new research: 2024 Healthcare Procurement and AI: Your Playbook for Increased Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Cybersecurity. Rising costs and inefficient purchasing processes continue to strain healthcare budgets. This report, produced by Staples Advantage, reveals the top 10 healthcare supply chain challenges and how to combat them, with 3 key … [Read more...]
AHA urges Administration to take immediate action to address IV solution supply shortage as a result of Helene
October 8, 2024- American Hospital Association (AHA) President and CEO Rick Pollack sent a letter on Monday, October 7 urging the presidential administration to take immediate actions to increase the supply of IV solutions for hospitals and other health care providers. Hospitals are struggling with IV shortages following the closure of a Baxter manufacturing plant as a result … [Read more...]
Hospitals prepare for months-long supply disruptions after Helene, port strike
October 7, 2024- The healthcare industry is currently facing significant supply chain challenges that have disrupted care delivery, according to Becker's Hospital Review. Hospitals have begun to feel the impact of the temporary Baxter North Cove plant closure and the East and Gulf Coast port strikes, which have raised concerns about the availability of critical intravenous … [Read more...]