By Linda Rouse O’Neill, Vice President, Government Affairs Zika, Ebola, and Pandemic Preparedness In our April column, we discussed rising industry and government interest in pandemic preparation. Since then, the importance of this kind of preparation has grown, with the spread of Zika and a growing outbreak of Yellow Fever. To help our members prepare for future … [Read more...]
July 2015
Click Here to Read (pdf version) Only in America: Supply chain supports the red, white, and blue Wounded Warrior Project Golfing for Heroes Soldier for Life Marathon Medical Hires Vets First Made in the USA: A sound business decision Built with Pride in Milwaukee Made in the USA: Competitive differentiator Publisher’s Letter: Celebrating … [Read more...]
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Excellence in Sales winners announced Todd Matthews, McKesson Medical-Surgical, and Nick Riordan, Welch Allyn, have been selected as the recipients of this year’s Repertoire/HIDA Excellence in Sales Award. Matthews is senior account manager for McKesson MedicalSurgical, serving customers in Mobile, Ala., and Baldwin County. He joined PSS 25 years ago. (McKesson acquired PSS in … [Read more...]
Practice Points: Trying out Technology
Editor’s note: Welcome to Practice Points, by physician practice management experts Capko & Morgan. It is their belief – and ours too – that the more education sales reps receive on the issues facing their customers, the better prepared they are to provide solutions. Their emphasis is on helping physicians build patientcentered strategies and valuing staff’s … [Read more...]
Healthy Reps: Keep Your Cool
Summertime means more outdoor play. But, play it safe. Sunshine and rising temps can be inviting, but people often have a tendency to overdo it. Common-sense precautions can help prevent heat-related illness and ensure everyone enjoys this season to its fullest. Taking the heat Outdoor exercise can be very healthy. It can also place a lot of extra stress on one’s body. … [Read more...]
One Direction
His passion for meeting a good challenge continues to keep Rupert Hawks on his toes. By Laura Thill Rupert Hawks does not need a compass to direct his next steps. As far as the Grove Medical sales rep is concerned, the only direction in which to move is forward. Indeed, what some might view as a hurdle, he regards as a springboard to his future. Consider the launch of his … [Read more...]
Quick Bytes
Do you have the time? Or do you have an Apple Watch? If you haven’t purchased an Apple Watch, you’re not alone. According to a recent study from Horizon Media's Finger on the Pulse, close to two-thirds of people between 18-65 years say they aren't interested in owning one. In fact, the study reports that only two in 10 people express interest in owning the new high-tech … [Read more...]
Windshield Time
Say goodbye to tickets It’s never fun to park in the city – particularly when you wind up with a parking violation! Take New York City, where millions of dollars in parking violations are issued every year ($546 million in 2014 alone) – many of which are unjustified. In response, WinIt has developed a free iPhone app designed to dispute parking tickets in the NYC vicinity. … [Read more...]
NATIONAL URGENT CARE CONVENTION
IDNs get serious about urgent care Integrated health systems are in a unique position to capitalize on the opportunities in the urgent care market…if they can recognize them, says Ulana Bilynsky, assistant vice president, MedStar Ambulatory Development. Bilynsky made her comments at the recent National Urgent Care Convention in Chicago, sponsored by the Urgent Care … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
Hospitals are being encouraged to develop infection prevention programs as part of a National Action Plan The Obama Administration’s “National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria,” issued March 2015, calls for all hospitals to establish antibiotic stewardship programs to optimize the treatment of infections and reduce adverse events associated with … [Read more...]