January 26, 2024- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and CVS Accountable Care, part of CVS Health, announced the creation of an accountable care organization (ACO) to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by Ohio State providers in central Ohio. This coordinated approach to delivering care is centered around each patient’s unique needs and … [Read more...]
Medela receives recognition for most trusted breast pump brand
January 18, 2024- Medela has been recognized as the Most Trusted Breast Pump Brand for the sixth year in a row as voted by North American shoppers through the 2024 BrandSpark® Consumer Survey. Each year, this survey polls thousands of North American consumers on the brands they trust the most. Medela has been honored to receive this prestigious recognition in 2019, 2020, … [Read more...]
Respiratory season: Coinfection risk
January 11, 2024- This year's respiratory season has looked much different than last year's. COVID-19, the flu, and RSV number continue to rise across the United States. Last winter, flu and RSV infections were already declining by the time hospitalizations from the omicron virus started to spike in December 2022. With all the respiratory illnesses circulating, how worried … [Read more...]
Medtronic Chairman and CEO Geoff Martha to speak at J.P. Morgan healthcare conference
December 20, 2023- Medtronic plc announced it will participate in the 42nd annual J.P. Morgan healthcare conference on Monday, January 8, 2024. Geoff Martha, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer, will make a formal presentation and answer questions on the company beginning at 9:00 a.m. PST (11:00 a.m. CST). Immediately following the presentation, … [Read more...]
Select Health expands network, adding AdventHealth as new provider in Colorado
November 30, 2023- To help meet the growing need for healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries, individuals, and families in Colorado, Select Health has announced the addition of AdventHealth to its Select Health provider network. This collaboration provides enhanced access to quality healthcare for consumers throughout Colorado. Access to this new provider network is … [Read more...]
A Supply Chain Renaissance
November 29, 2023- Through an ambitious modernization plan, Cardinal Health has big changes in store to improve facilities and the work experience of its employees. When a chief supply chain officer for a hospital or health system awards business to Cardinal Health, the gravity of that decision isn’t lost on James Sembrot, the company’s SVP, Supply Chain for U.S. Medical … [Read more...]
Tenet Healthcare to sell three South Carolina hospitals to Novant Health
November 21, 2023- Tenet Healthcare Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Novant Health for the sale of three Tenet hospitals and related operations in South Carolina for approximately $2.4 billion in cash (after-tax proceeds of approximately $1.750 billion). The transaction will include Coastal Carolina Hospital in Jasper County, Hilton Head Hospital in … [Read more...]
FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib), FDA Approved treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer, available at Biologics by McKesson
November 16, 2023- Biologics by McKesson, an independent specialty pharmacy specializing in oncology and rare diseases, was selected by Takeda as a specialty pharmacy provider for FRUZAQLATM (fruquintinib). FRUZAQLA, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 8, 2023, is an oral targeted therapy for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have … [Read more...]
Regional Tennessee meeting with LifePoint and HCA
November 15, 2023- Please join The Association of National Account Executives on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 for a regional meeting in Brentwood, TN! This meeting is for all National Account Executives looking to network with peers and hear presentations from LifePoint Health and HCA. Location: Mere Bulles, 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN … [Read more...]
Aspirus and St. Luke’s Move Closer to Affiliation
October 17, 2023- St. Luke’s, based in Duluth, Minnesota, and Aspirus Health, based in Wausau, Wisconsin, have signed a definitive agreement. This next step moves the systems closer to a formal affiliation to create a comprehensive health care system. The proposed affiliation intends to expand rural access to health care and advance quality of care for residents of northeastern … [Read more...]