August 24, 2021 - Walmart recently announced that low-cost flu shots are now available in 4,600+ Walmart pharmacies nationwide via walk-up and community flu shot clinics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone aged six months and older receive a flu shot each year. Further, the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone aged 12 and … [Read more...]
Accurately Diagnosing Respiratory Infections- Now More Important Than Ever
Featuring Dr. Stuart Slavin, Touchpoint Pediatrics, Chatham, NJDiagnosing bacterial and viral infections which come along every fall and winter is more important than ever in order to properly treat, limit transmission and avoid antimicrobial resistance. Gain insights from Dr. Slavin on how the upcoming season could play out and what physicians can do to prepare and accurately … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Gaining Sales Access to IDNs and Health Systems Today
By John Strong | August 20, 2021 - Thomas Paine had other things on his mind when he scribed: “These are the times that try men’s souls…” If you sell to healthcare providers post-pandemic, you may agree with him, however. If you can’t get in the hospital to see customers, can’t find customers because they are working at home (or the coffee shop) and can’t get … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Encourage Healthcare Professionals to Practice Self-Care
August 19, 2021 - Burnout amongst doctors and nurses is becoming an all-too-common reality for the United States healthcare system, as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to sweep through the country. The healthcare system is facing devastating challenges that are disrupting patient care and exhausting already scarce resources. What can sales representatives and … [Read more...]
Medline opens new distribution center
August 18, 2021 - Medline announced that its newest distribution facility in Katy, Texas opened for business this month and is fully operational. The cutting-edge facility serves hospitals, physician offices, assisted living facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and all other healthcare providers throughout Texas and Louisiana. The following are four things to know about … [Read more...]
AMA President: Patients trust their local doc when it comes to vaccines
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...]
Vaccinations for Vendors?
The Importance of Medical Distribution During a Pandemic
July 29, 2021 - Scott Adams As we stare the Delta Variant in the face and COVID cases start rising again it is comforting to know we have an amazing supply chain with medical distributors at the helm. I remember last year getting gas near my office and regularly seeing McKesson vans filling their tanks. Each time, I would walk over and thank them for being heroes and … [Read more...]
Podcast: Meeting the Challenge of COVID Testing
In this podcast episode, Dr. Fred Tenover, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for Cepheid, discusses: The evolution of COVID testingHow Cepheid differentiates themselves when it comes to COVID testingWhat types of customers are best for the CLIA-waived molecular systems and the Xpert Xpress systemsCOVID-19 mutations and their impact on the performance of testingThe … [Read more...]
Podcast: A GPO for the Independent Distributor
June 2021 In this podcast, Scott Adams talks with Dave Rose, VP of Business Development for National Distribution Contracting (NDC) to discuss the company's GPO program, New Edge. Rose explains how New Edge can help your organization reach independent distributors and their providers, as well as some sound advice for small distributors looking to work with GPOs. … [Read more...]