Cardinal Health survey finds 40% of providers have canceled surgical cases due to lack of supplies
According to a new Cardinal Health (Dublin, OH) survey of surgical staff and hospital supply chain decision-makers, the OR needs better supply chain management systems and analytics to help reduce costs and support patient safety. Nearly half (40%) of respondents revealed they’ve actually canceled a case, and more than two-thirds (69%) have delayed a case because of missing supplies. Furthermore, 27% have seen or heard of an expired product being used on a patient, and 23% have seen or heard of a patient harmed due to a lack of supplies
Bovie Medical names new director of clinical education, market development
Bovie Medical Corporation (Clearwater, FL) appointed Scott R. Sanders as director of clinical education and market development. Prior to joining Bovie Medical, Sanders worked for Olympus Corporation and Gyrus ACMI.
Owens & Minor names new SVP and chief human resources officer
Owens & Minor Inc (Richmond, VA) appointed Shana Neal as SVP and chief human resources officer, effective March 26, 2018. In her new role, Neal will serve as an officer of the company, and will be responsible for all global human resources functions of the company, including: Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), HR Operations (HRIS and Payroll), Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development, and teammate relations. Neal joins Owens & Minor from Becton Dickinson, where she most recently was SVP, human resources, with oversight of the Life Sciences. Additionally, Neal led the organization and talent integration of several large acquisitions for Becton Dickinson.
HHS taps CVS Caremark VP to oversee drug pricing effort
HHS Secretary Alex Azar selected CVS Caremark VP Daniel Best to lead the agency’s push to curb drug prices, a source familiar with the matter told Politico. As leader of HHS’ effort to lower drug costs, Best will manage daily tasks associated with the initiative. He currently oversees industry relations for CVS’ Medicare Part D arm. He joined the company in 2011 when CVS acquired Universal American’s Part D business.
John Bardis leaves cybersecurity post at HHS
John Bardis announced he will leave his role as HHS assistant secretary for administration, effective April 5. Bardis, founder and former CEO of MedAssets, was appointed last year by former HHS Secretary Tom Price. Bardis said he always planned on serving only one year