GNC expands into virtual healthcare through GNC Health GNC, a U.S. health retailer, has expanded to provide healthcare services with GNC Health. GNC Health, a retailer entering the world of healthcare or a Commercial Healthcare Provider (CHP), now offers membership plans for individuals and families to make health and wellness services more readily available across the … [Read more...]

Primary care provider focused on seniors sees growth after CVS Health acquisition. By Daniel Beaird CVS Health acquired Oak Street Health last May for approximately $10.6 billion and Oak Street continues to operate as a multi-payor primary care provider as part of CVS Health. Its care model specializes in providing older adults comprehensive preventive care, including … [Read more...]

CenterWell Senior Primary Care treats over 270,000 seniors in 12 states and plans to open 50 more centers by 2025.  By Daniel Beaird Humana introduced CenterWell in 2021 as the new brand for a range of its payor-agnostic healthcare services offerings. The senior-focused “Partners in Primary Care” and “Family Physicians Group” came together as “CenterWell Senior Primary … [Read more...]

The Miami-based primary care company’s focus on senior care has it sought after by at least one major retailer.  By Daniel Beaird ChenMed is a Miami-based primary care company that runs 125 clinics led by physicians focused on providing services to moderate- to low-income seniors with complex chronic conditions. It’s been named one of Fortune’s “Change the World” … [Read more...]

Physicians say they’ve had it up to here. But will that change anything? Prior authorization is the process by which physicians must obtain advance approval for a device, supply or medication from the patient’s insurance plan to ensure coverage for the recommended service, per the American Academy of Family Physicians. And it’s making family physicians – and a lot of other … [Read more...]

How the PWH Mentor Program guides aspiring healthcare leaders throughout their careers.  By Jenna Hughes Beginning a career in healthcare presents an individual with many aspects of the industry to learn, understand, and feel comfortable with in order to be successful. This is especially true post-pandemic, as the healthcare industry has experienced many changes that … [Read more...]

A successful career in the med/surg industry takes determination, grit, and a willingness to learn. Repertoire Magazine sat down with current med/surg leaders to learn more about their career journeys, their perspective on best strategies to lead teams through marketplace changes, mentorship, and advice for new sales reps. What Are You Known For? Henry Schein’s Sanchia … [Read more...]

How Midmark’s Sue Hulsmeyer works to foster an inviting company culture that will attract and retain exceptional employees. A company’s culture is a crucial measure of its success. A culture that stands out in the marketplace depends on both its values and the people who make up the organization, said Sue Hulsmeyer, who joined Midmark in 2001 and was recently promoted to the … [Read more...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Nick Urban believes the voice of the customer is critical to adapting to market changes. In unprecedented times, Nick Urban, Vice President of Sales, Thermo Fisher Scientific, learned the conviction it takes to change business strategies to adapt to the market, all while remaining focused on how to best support Thermo Fisher’s customers. “During … [Read more...]

Why it’s time to revisit your glove business.  By Paul Girouard Have you been asked if you are a “glass half full or half empty person?” I am a glass half full person when talking about the glove category. I know it’s easy to groan and get caught up in all the complexity and moving parts from the past few years, but I see opportunity and would like to present my … [Read more...]