McKesson commits to set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions May 7, 2021 - McKesson Corporation has signed a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), joining over 1,300 companies to commit to setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The SBTi, a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Healthcare industry leaders convene to look forward and reflect on meeting pandemic challenges. Medical product distributors’ perseverance and commitment to their healthcare provider customers were central themes throughout the HIDA Educational Foundation’s Executive Conference in March. Leaders came together to look forward and reflect … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Chocolate facts & fantasy Small studies suggest that cocoa, an ingredient in chocolate, may have health benefits. It’s possible that certain nutrients in cocoa could improve heart health and boost brain function, especially in older adults, according to the National Institutes of Health. Researchers think this may be due to compounds … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Fire TV for Auto Amazon was preparing to launch at press time its Fire TV entertainment platform in Jeep’s 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs, which will be the first to feature built-in Fire TV support, reports The Verge. Amazon’s software will be accessible from both the main display and rear seat screens. (Jeep says a privacy filter … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Jessica Kavanagh fought her husband’s PTSD, and now she fights on behalf of other veterans and their caregivers Prior to meeting her husband, Brian, in 2009, Jessica Kavanagh had never known anyone in the military. “It was like learning a whole new language and way of life,” says Kavanagh, an account representative for Medline serving … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Today’s dermatology market is dominated by two high frequency desiccators, with Symmetry Surgical’s Bovie® DERM 942 the clear winner in a side-by-side comparison with the competitor. While both devices may be clinically equivalent, the advantages offered by the Bovie® DERM 942 include more state-of-the-art electronics, superior ease of use, … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Galaxy A lineup is cheap Samsung pulled back the curtain on a bevy of new affordable models for the U.S., including the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone yet, reports Engadget. At the top of the range is the $499 Galaxy A52 5G. Like Samsung’s more premium models, this phone will get three years of Android updates. The next step down is … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Why reducing chemical exposure is right and required Doctors’ offices often struggle to maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, including the Hazard Communication Standard. But following these regulations is essential to healthcare worker safety because they address substantial risks … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Home care’s tent is big, and getting bigger Technology, a pandemic, and patient preference are forcing providers, suppliers and payers to expand their understanding of “home care.” In April, researchers in the United Kingdom published a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrating that hospital-level care at home with a … [Read more...]

Repertoire Magazine - June 2021 Affordable Care Act, telemedicine, home-based care intended to promote healthcare equity and accessibility If anyone had doubts about the Biden administration’s plans for healthcare and payment reform, those doubts were dispelled just eight days after his Jan. 20 inauguration, when Biden issued his “Executive Order on Strengthening … [Read more...]