Sponsored Symmetry Surgical The right electrosurgical generator can mean improved clinical outcomes for a customer, and a disposable accessory revenue stream for distributor reps Physicians, clinicians, and surgery center administrators have a host of choices when it comes to selecting a generator for their practice, and a knowledgeable distributor and/or sales … [Read more...]

Sponsored – Sri Trang Would you want to know if the companies you’ve partnered with are responsible for human rights violations? The International Labour Organization is working to identify violations of human rights in the workplace throughout the world, especially in countries like Malaysia where foreign workers are recruited and exploited. Billy Harris, CEO of Sri … [Read more...]

Children’s lives have been turned upside down by the pandemic. Between remote schooling, wearing masks, canceled playdates and birthday parties, and our regular routines looking anything but routine – it’s essential to realize that the effects of the past two years aren’t over. And, as our lives increasingly return to normal, much remains unknown about the toll the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Sponsored - B. Braun Medical At the forefront for over 40 years, B. Braun takes aim at chemicals of concern Embracing a sustainability mindset in healthcare links health systems to safer products for patients and staff and greener operations. Today, it’s a business approach across many global industries. Distribution representatives must keep sustainability in mind … [Read more...]

Dale® Medical recently announced the launch of the Dale® BreezeLock® Endotracheal Tube Holder, a product that provides reliable stabilization of endotracheal tubes (sizes 7.0-10.0mm) following intubation. The BreezeLock® with Tube Track slide allows easy repositioning of ET tube placement, access for oral care, prevents kinking or flattening of tube, and minimizes unintentional … [Read more...]

After years of improvements in patient safety, along came COVID-19. By Mark Thill Who could doubt the devotion of front-line caregivers, who worked tirelessly during the pandemic under extremely difficult circumstances? But should the exigencies of COVID-19 necessarily have led to a decline in patient safety? Some industry experts have raised the question. Patient … [Read more...]

Why today’s doctors will provide the best care by following the science – and listening to patients. By Dr. Robert Pearl American doctors today are the beneficiaries of remarkable medical progress, driven by decades of world-leading research and computerized data analytics. Thanks to these advancements, physicians can avail themselves of scientifically proven and … [Read more...]

CVS Health is advancing health equity via affordable housing. Through several recent announcements, CVS Health® has signaled a commitment to increase access to health care services in underserved communities by investing in affordable housing. The company said it invested $185 million in affordable housing in 2021, and as of March 1 was supporting the development and … [Read more...]

Health systems look to expand care delivery services in Hospital-at-Home programs post pandemic. By Daniel Beaird A recent report from McKinsey & Co. stated that as much as $265 billion worth of care services for Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries could shift to the home by 2025, representing a three- to fourfold increase in the cost of care … [Read more...]

In long-term-care facilities, who has time to see suppliers when there’s so much work to do? By Mark Thill It’s no wonder that many people call the current staffing situation in long-term care a crisis. Nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs – 40% – from March 2020 to October 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Compare that to hospitals, which experienced a 1.6% … [Read more...]