Nephron Nitrile announces new CEO Nephron Nitrile announced William “Billy” Emerson Harris has been named Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Harris will use his 30 years of experience to bolster the recent onshore manufacturing and distribution investment Nephron Nitrile is making in West Columbia, S.C. The facility is estimated to produce nearly three billion … [Read more...]

Free community-based mental health screenings through Project Health allow underrepresented communities to gain access to behavioral healthcare. Mental Health services have seen increased demand throughout the United States as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the American Psychological Association in a November 2022 press release, the demand for treatment for … [Read more...]

If you’ve shopped at the grocery store and decided to commit to buying the brand-named product such as Colgate, Nestle, or Betty Crocker, then you’ve experienced brand awareness. Brand awareness is the extent that consumers associate with and recognize a specific brand. Brand awareness embeds itself into consumers’ lifestyles. When a brand is well-advertised, a consumer … [Read more...]

Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative awards first-ever transparency badges to 8 healthcare suppliers. Courtesy of the Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative The Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative (HIRC), a non-profit consortium of healthcare supply chain leaders focused on increasing transparency and resiliency, this month recognized the first … [Read more...]

Nearly 100 distributors, along with some of their key manufacturer partners, recently came to Washington D.C. to ask Congressional leaders to support legislation to strengthen the healthcare supply chain. Attendees heard from Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Hudson is leading bipartisan efforts to … [Read more...]

Presbyterian Health contributes to improved health of communities in New Mexico through the expansion of its Northern Roots food as medicine program. Presbyterian Health in New Mexico is committed to improving nutrition and food access to ensure patient health. While proper nutrition is key to overall well-being, many communities lack access to healthy food options. … [Read more...]

Ochsner Health receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognizing exceptional employee engagement. Healthcare industry employees have continued to face increased workplace challenges since the pandemic, as clinicians balance staff shortages, stress and burnout, and disease transmission with their daily responsibilities. To allow staff to perform confidently in the … [Read more...]

The total cost of patient care is a winding path delicately traversed. In past generations of Value Analysis, the focus was more on savings with contract renewals, the development of a capitated price model and matrices and price at the pump downward shifts, said Shaneka Demps, Manager, Value Analysis, BayCare Health System. “Compared to three years ago, Value Analysis today … [Read more...]

The month of August marks the nationwide initiative to stay up to date on vaccinations to prevent disease and keep the population healthy. By Jenna Hughes When fall flu season inevitably comes around, doctors reiterate that patients should receive a vaccination to protect themselves and others. Vaccines provide disease immunity to the individual and also the community at … [Read more...]

Futuro Health’s education to career programs address industry’s allied health workforce shortages. By Jenna Hughes The healthcare worker shortage continues to cause employment gaps across the medical industry. Eighty-five percent of healthcare facilities are facing allied staff shortages, according to a recent report published by AMN Healthcare. Many positions in … [Read more...]