Henry Schein Medical receives Supplier Legacy award from Premier Henry Schein Medical has received the 2023 Supplier Legacy Award from Premier, Inc., a leading health care improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 250,000 other providers and organizations. One of 11 suppliers to receive … [Read more...]

Christina Lavoie, Director of Policy, Health Industry Distributors Association The Health Industry Distributors Association is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act thoughtfully when it comes to pending regulations on the use of ethylene oxide in medical sterilization. Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a colorless gas used to sterilize equipment and devices that … [Read more...]

Proper sleep is critical to maintaining overall health and well-being. A bad night of rest can impact an individual’s entire day and lead to irritability, fatigue, and reduced alertness. Sleep is an integral part of staying healthy. During the sleep cycle, the body works to support healthy brain function and maintain physical health. Sleep needs can vary based on the … [Read more...]

Dr. Jimmy Chung leads the clinical integration for Advantus Health Partners to reduce waste and variability. By Daniel Beaird Advantus Health Partners works to ensure clinical validation of key products and services, waste reduction and standardization of major product categories as solutions beyond traditional supply chain GPO management. Launched in 2021 by … [Read more...]

Dr. Lara Hochman assists physicians with finding their ideal career in the medical field. By Jenna Hughes The medical field is constantly changing as private practices continue to merge into larger healthcare systems. Health networks are beneficial because they combine clinical offices, standardize medical procedures, and increase patient care access. However, for … [Read more...]

Making Care Primary (MCP) Model to be introduced in eight states to transform nationwide primary care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model in June 2023 to the national healthcare system. The model’s goal is to provide better health outcomes to people and their communities. MCP’s primary initiatives are to … [Read more...]

Why the AANP and its new president Stephen Ferrara are advocating for nurse practitioners to have authorization to provide more services. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recently appointed Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, as the association’s new president. Ferrara is an actively practicing nurse practitioner with years of experience in a clinical setting and … [Read more...]

AI is a hot topic in medicine, and its impact on sales is being noticed. Who hasn’t read about the possibilities of AI and natural language processing in medicine, research, even high-school term papers. But what about sales? “AI-powered systems are on the way to becoming every salesperson’s (and every sales manager’s) indispensable digital assistant,” write the authors … [Read more...]

Creating an interruption-resistant supply chain won’t be easy. But it will be necessary. No secret here: The COVID–19 pandemic created significant pressures on the global medical supply chain. The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) estimates that in 2021 and 2022, approximately 31,000 to 46,000 containers of critical medical supplies were delayed an average of … [Read more...]

A California report found increased access to primary care can provide several important health benefits. By Pete Mercer For all the recent advances in healthcare, health equity is a growing problem in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health equity as “the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain … [Read more...]