Antibiotic resistance awareness Antibiotic resistance is an evolving issue within the healthcare industry, with The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimating that more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections arise in the U.S. each year. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when certain types of bacteria mutate, so that antibiotic medicines are not able to stop … [Read more...]

Basic principles from a high concept performance art that sales reps can tap into. By Pete Mercer Can you read the minds of your customers? You might wish you could, but most of us don’t have that gift. Until we can figure out a way to literally tap into the minds of our customer base, we will have to settle for more creative tactics. Mentalism, the performance art where … [Read more...]

Midmark Corporation hosts Professional Women in Healthcare regional event and annual board meeting Midmark Corp., recently hosted a Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) regional event at Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio. This event coincided with the PWH executive board meeting, also held at Hotel Versailles and Midmark during the same week, marking the 20th … [Read more...]

Henry Schein Medical helps healthcare professionals prepare young patients for back-to-school season with a wide range of medical product offerings. To help healthcare professionals get patients ready for the upcoming school year, Henry Schein Medical is offering a range of pediatric supplies for vaccinations and health screenings. The company aims to keep students healthy … [Read more...]

Build the future of our profession by nominating a medical supply chain emerging leader. By Wyeth Ruthven, Director of Congressional and Public Relations, HIDA Healthcare distribution is a dynamic and rewarding profession. Professionals in the healthcare supply chain are essential in optimizing the flow of goods, reducing costs, and improving the efficiency of healthcare … [Read more...]

Owens & Minor Foundation, HOPE partner to support U.S. service members and military families. By Pete Mercer The Owens & Minor Foundation and Hope for the Warriors (HOPE) announced a collaboration that would support HOPE’s clientele – active U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Through this partnership, Owens & Minor has an opportunity to come … [Read more...]

Intermountain Health expands partnership with Story Health Intermountain Health, one of the nation’s premier not-for-profit health systems, announced an expanded relationship with Story Health, a digital health company transforming specialty care delivery, that will increase patient access to Intermountain’s nationally-recognized cardiology care across the health … [Read more...]

A new hope, or slippery slope, for supply chain? By R. Dana Barlow Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, a sister publication of Repertoire Magazine. Before the turn of the millennium many either feared or desired the term “alternate site” in the healthcare market. Those who feared it generally worked in acute care … [Read more...]

Diagnostic medical sonography plays a key role in better clinical outcomes for patients across a wide array of health conditions. By Jenna Hughes Ultrasound (sonogram) is the most utilized form of diagnostic imaging available after X-ray, according to the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). Doctors order ultrasounds for women, men, and children to gain … [Read more...]

Supply chain leaders share how they are tackling industry issues with forward-thinking solutions. By Pete Mercer The challenges the healthcare industry faces daily are nothing new – anyone who works in healthcare can tell you it comes with the territory. No challenge is insurmountable though – it’s all about finding creative ways to face those challenges headfirst. At … [Read more...]