Coronavirus whistleblower dies from outbreak he warned of The 34-year-old Chinese doctor who was reprimanded after warning in December about the then-unidentified virus has died of it. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist in Wuhan, warned medical school classmates about evidence of a new virus in an online forum on Dec. 30, and Chinese authorities later forced him to declare that … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – Feb. 6
Terumo responds to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China Terumo Corporation shared the latest information on its business operation and response in China, regarding the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). In China, Terumo currently has 19 business locations (including three factories), in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. As of February 4, were no … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast #12 – Cindy Juhas
In this episode, guest Cindy Juhas, chief strategy officer for CME, dives into some topics with Scott that are rarely discussed. She tells some great stories and shares a few great sales pearls. “If you don’t want to hear the truth, don’t ask Cindy,” Scott says. … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – Feb. 5
FDA enables emergency use of CDC’s 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel test for coronavirus The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to enable emergency use of the CDC’s 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel. To date, the test has been limited to use at CDC laboratories. The authorization allows the use of the test at any CDC-qualified lab across the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – Feb. 4
Coronavirus not yet pandemic according to World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the coronavirus outbreak that has spread from China does not yet constitute a pandemic. Three more Asian countries – Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – have confirmed infections among citizens who had not traveled to China. Officials say 425 people have died in … [Read more...]
Coronavirus – Resources & Insights
(Updated Feb. 19, 2020) - A collection of valuable resources concerning the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. This page is updated regularly with new info and resources, so check back often! Coronavirus resources from Repertoire: Dail-eNews Podcast: Coronavirus Outbreak News Feb. 19 Feb. 18 Feb. 17 Feb. 14 Feb. 13 … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – Feb. 3
Scientists, researchers concerned about pandemic as coronavirus spreads The coronavirus is spreading more like influenza, which is highly transmissible, than like its slow-moving viral cousins, SARS and MERS. Scientists and researchers do not know yet how lethal the novel coronavirus is, so there is uncertainty about how much a pandemic may cause. SARS killed about 10% of … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – Jan. 24-31
FRIDAY, JAN. 31 Coronavirus: Singapore bans Chinese travelers as outbreak spreads, U.S. raises travel warning Singapore’s health ministry has banned entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent travel history to China. The move takes effect Saturday, and effectively shuts out the island’s largest group of visitors. It is the first Southeast Asian country to … [Read more...]
Selling to Data-Driven Physicians
Want to know how to shoot the breeze with tomorrow’s physician? Try studying up on algorithms, genetic counseling, the social-determinants of healthcare, or the latest capability of your Apple Watch. That’s because physicians are preparing to integrate health data—and the technologies that harness it—into the clinical setting, writes Lloyd B. Minor, M.D., dean of the … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast Episode #11 – Rob Saron
On this episode of Road Warriors we talk with Rob Saron of Symmetry Surgical. Scott and Rob discuss today’s healthcare environment and Rob shares some great stories and his experience from traveling around the world selling his wares. Rob is a true “Road Warrior” if there ever was one. … [Read more...]