As the nation moves forward post-pandemic, where does COVID fit into respiratory season and the U.S. healthcare systems response? The pandemic changed many aspects of daily life since early 2020. The nation may have ended the COVID-19 public health emergency, but many questions still linger. As the U.S. transitions out of a state of emergency, will the nation continue to see … [Read more...]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Prevention of severe RSV in children and adults will be critical this respiratory season. As it begins to get colder and darker outside, experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms including cough, runny nose, sore throat, and headache is common. Most everyone at some point in their life will experience symptoms of the common cold, which are often not serious, and healthy people … [Read more...]
Flu Forecasting
Through data-based forecasting, researchers are trying to better predict the number of flu cases. Fall is here, and that means flu cases are on the rise. Symptoms of the flu such as coughing, body aches, and fever are very similar to those associated with COVID-19, making it more important during flu season for disease prevention. As health professionals continue to navigate … [Read more...]
Marathon Health aims to expand reach in occupational health with Cerner WHS acquisition
September 5, 2023- Earlier this month, Marathon Health clinched a deal to acquire Cerner Workforce Health Solutions, a move it hopes will enable it to broaden and widen the primary care services that Marathon sells primarily to self-insured companies. The deal adds about 300 employees, 21 client businesses, 35 health centers and 300,000 members to Marathon and … [Read more...]
Advocating for Medical Supply Chain Preparedness Issues in Washington
August 30, 2023- Nearly 100 distributors, along with some of their key manufacturer partners, recently came to Washington D.C. to ask Congressional leaders to support legislation to strengthen the healthcare supply chain. Attendees heard from Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Hudson is leading bipartisan … [Read more...]
Masters Poll
The Growing Need for Safe Reliable Respiratory Supplies
A rise in chronic conditions has highlighted the need for high-quality respiratory solutions like the Dynarex Resp-O2™ line of premium respiratory therapy supplies. By Jeff Somers The need for respiratory products is surging. Due in large part to an aging population dealing with chronic respiratory conditions, global demand for oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and … [Read more...]
Sensimedical awarded Vizient contract
April 1, 2022 – Sensimedical has been awarded a contract for Airways Management Respiratory Disposables for Sterile Water for Inhalation from Vizient, the nation’s largest member-driven health care performance improvement company. The agreement is effective April 1, 2022. Sterile Water for Inhalation is used in respiratory therapy to help humidify inhalators and … [Read more...]
Podcast with Fox News’ Shannon Bream
In honor of national women’s month Repertoire Magazine publisher Scott Adams sat down with Fox News anchor to discuss leadership, content, and her new book. “I have been trying to get this interview for a few years and the timing finally worked out, the wait was worth it” say Adams. Shannon has been on Fox for over 13 years covering the supreme court as well … [Read more...]
Digital Diagnostics and Baxter announce new partnership
March 9, 2022 - Digital Diagnostics and Baxter International Inc. announced a long-term strategic partnership to help front line care providers deliver high-quality care and improve care outcomes. The partnership includes plans to offer Digital Diagnostics’ industry-leading IDx-DR® autonomous AI software as a diagnostic service combined with the Welch Allyn® … [Read more...]