Ready or Not
Scott Adams
Raise your hand if you’re sick of the flu!
After the year we just had, I’m sure everyone who had the flu is sick of it. I got it twice within the last 12 months, so I am defiantly taking precautions this year.
I am writing this on the first week of school for kids in Georgia. Like it or not, we are headed into flu season.
I recently attended AACC in Chicago, where I interviewed several flu companies about the upcoming season. The overwhelming theme was that you cannot prepare your clients soon enough.
“If the industry learned anything from the 2017–18 influenza season, it is to be prepared and make sure your customers are prepared. Many customers are in a state of flu fatigue, but it is up to us to keep them ready and prepared, because flu is coming.” – Susan Ward of Sekisui
“As flu season approaches we at BD cannot stress enough the importance of being prepared for this year’s season. Our reps in the field are ready and willing to work with our distribution partners to help their accounts assess the type of testing they need to give better patient care. You can find a list of our reps in Repertoire’s RepConnect under the BD listing” – Jessi Irwin of BD
“Our distribution partners should remember that, while the reclassification has to do with clinical performance, the physician office lab is also concerned about the patient experience and operational factors, like workflow” – Nate Patton of Roche
“Since each influenza season is unpredictable in arrival as well as volume, it’s never too early to have the conversation with your suppliers.” – Tammi Ranailli of Quidel
Whether you are “Flu Season” fatigued or not, it is that time of year and this cover story is just what the doctor ordered to get you and your caregivers ready for the fight.
Dedicated to the industry,
R Scott Adams