August 12, 2021 - When it comes to the public gaining more confidence in the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, local doctors have an important role to play in mitigating hesitancy, according to Dr. Gerald E. Harmon, President of the American Medical Association. That was one of several takeaways from Dr. Harmon in a recent #scheinchats YouTube video, where the AMA … [Read more...]
Henry Schein opens customer assistance hotline in response to Calif. wildfires, Hurricane Laura
August 27, 2020 - Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY) has reminded customers along the Gulf Coast that the Henry Schein Customer Assistance Hotline is open for dentists and physicians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Laura as well as for customers on in California who experience those hardships … [Read more...]
Quidel’s Sofia SARS Antigen FIA updates EUA performance data to 96.7% PPA vs PCR
July 20, 2020 – Quidel Corporation (San Diego, CA) announced it has updated the performance data for its Sofia SARS Antigen FIA test on its package insert to 96.7% using direct nasal swab specimens versus PCR as a result of further studies included in its amended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) that were submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]
Henry Schein Medical announces expansion of Medpods telemedicine solutions with integration of VisualDx
Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY) and exclusive distributor of Medpod, Inc.’s telemedicine solutions, announced the integration of VisualDx - a clinical decision support system - with Medpod’s technology infrastructure to help healthcare professionals better diagnose patients virtually. The company says that Medpod’s … [Read more...]
Henry Schein amends, extends financing facilities
Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY) announced the successful completion of amendments and extensions of certain of its financing facilities, which enhances the company’s liquidity and financial flexibility. Henry Schein amended and extended its existing $350 million facility with a bank, based on the securitization of its accounts receivable. The maturity of the facility was … [Read more...]
Henry Schein Announces COVID-19 Point of Care (POC) Test
MELVILLE, NY -- Mar. 26, 2020 -- Henry Schein, Inc. announced the availability of an antibody rapid blood test, known as Standard Q COVID-19 IgM/IgG Rapid Test, intended to be administered at the point of care. The test delivers results within 15 minutes from a pinprick, with no instrumentation required. Healthcare professionals can use the results of the test, along with a … [Read more...]