Creating a digital ecosystem at the point of care As healthcare delivery becomes more complex and complicated, having a digital ecosystem helps to reduce the complexity and streamline workflows for both the provider and the patient. In this podcast, Repertoire Publisher Scott Adams and Jon Wells, chief commercial officer for Midmark, talk about the “digital … [Read more...]
Oral medication for Type 2 diabetes approved
Patients have a new oral option to treat their Type 2 diabetes. Rybelsus (semaglutide) is the first glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor protein treatment approved for use in the United States that does not need to be injected. The approval of Rybelsus was granted to Novo Nordisk in September. Until now, GLP-1s have only been available as injectables, said Louis H. … [Read more...]
Providers tell suppliers how it is
Issues on the table at HIDA Streamlining Healthcare CHICAGO – Sept. 25, 2019 – What’s top of mind for providers is often top of mind for their distributors too. How about the two getting together to achieve some peace of mind? Providers appear to be open to the idea, especially as health systems expand and become more complex to manage. That much was … [Read more...]
Walmart opens its first “Walmart Health” center
Forbes reported that Walmart opened its first 10,00 square-foot “Walmart Health” in Dallas, Georgia on Friday, Sept. 13. The center features an array of primary medical services, dental care and behavioral health services as part of a new model expected to eventually be replicated in other markets. “We are creating a super center for basic healthcare services,” Sean Slovenski, … [Read more...]
AORN calls for warming devices for all surgical patients
DENVER – Sept. 18, 2019 -- New AORN guidelines released this summer call for all surgical patients to receive some form of hypothermia prevention, with the OR team making the selection on a case-by-case basis. AORN is the Association for periOperative Registered Nurses. Based in Denver, the association has more than 40,000 members. “We see facilities that use a single … [Read more...]
E-visits addressed with new CPT® codes
CHICAGO – Sept. 11, 2019 -- Six new CPT® codes for 2020 reflect the growth of non-visual digital evaluation services, that is, electronic health records and patient portals. What’s more, for the first time, the CPT code set for 2020 will include two codes to support self-measured blood pressure monitoring. The CPT Editorial Panel “agreed that the expanded use of … [Read more...]
Be like Bianca: Visualize success!
By Bob Miller MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA, Sept. 11, 2019 -- What a fantastic US Open tennis tournament in New York City earlier this month. Serena Williams was in the finals going for her 24th major. She played against Bianca Andreescu from Canada. What a match! Bianca is only 19 and the first woman from Canada to win the U.S. Open. She beat Serena 6-3 7-5. Bianca had that … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast Episode #10 – Gary Keeler
Welcome to episode 10 with Scott Adams as he interviews Gary Keeler of McKesson. In this podcast Scott and Gary discuss today’s healthcare environment and everything from his biggest challenges, to how the industry and national meetings have changed, as well as advice Gary gives to people starting a career in healthcare sales. “Gary has always been one of the most direct … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast Episode #9 – Scott Becker
Welcome to episode 9 with Scott Adams as he interviews Scott Becker of Healthcare Partners at McGuireWoods LLP; founder-Publisher of Becker’s Healthcare. In this podcast Scott and Scott discuss today’s healthcare environment and everything from hiring the right people, to newcomers to the space like Amazon, and advice Scott gives his kids on being successful in a career. … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast Episode #8 – Doug Harper
Welcome to episode 8 with Scott Adams as he interviews former PSS President and current NDC executive Mr. Doug Harper. In this podcast Doug talks about days with Pat Kelly and John Sasen as well as trends he’s seeing in today’s environment and how he determines where our markets are headed. “This episode is one of my favorites to date because Doug answer most of the … [Read more...]