Every organization needs healthy teams. A healthy team will be more productive, more efficient, and more willing to go the extra mile to get results for your organization. It’s a huge investment to build healthy and effective teams, but it’s well worth the effort. In a recent episode of The Cure... With Scotty and Sully, hosts Scott Adams and Brian Sullivan spoke to Joel … [Read more...]

CME Corp. recognized as a top workplace for a fourth year in a row CME Corp. has been recognized by the Providence Journal, in conjunction with USA Today, as one of Rhode Island’s Top Workplaces of 2024. Says CME Corp. President, KC Meleski, “I am incredibly proud and honored that we have been named one of the top workplaces in Rhode Island for a fourth year in a row. This … [Read more...]

OhioHealth to offer breast cancer patients the opportunity to avoid unnecessary surgery OhioHealth now offers breast cancer patients access to a groundbreaking surgical technique, which could spare them an invasive axillary procedure, according to the health system. It is called ‘delayed’ sentinel lymph node biopsy, and is only possible to perform with Magtrace®, the … [Read more...]

By Linda Rouse O’Neill; Senior Vice President for Supply Chain Policy, Health Industry Distributors Association The rising number of cybersecurity breaches in healthcare, coupled with the critical role that healthcare distributors and manufacturers play in safeguarding patient data, underscores the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures. This isn’t a new phenomenon. … [Read more...]

What’s in store for the global healthcare supply chain in 2025?  In his work as Chief Consulting Officer and Co-founder of Access Strategy Partners Inc., John Strong does a lot of industry number crunching to look for the key headwinds and tailwinds that affect the U.S. healthcare supply chain. As such, there’s no question in Strong’s mind that inflation has played the part … [Read more...]

With syphilis rates surging in the U.S., the need for comprehensive and accessible testing solutions is greater than ever. Syphilis rates have surged recently, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), contributing to the sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemic that has shown no signs of slowing in the U.S. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis … [Read more...]

Kaufman Hall report shows top hospitals separate through outpatient services. By Daniel Beaird  Four years after the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged hospital finances, some are starting to return to profitability, although unevenly. Growth has accelerated for the top one-third of hospitals and significantly outpaced the rest, which have stagnated or worsened. Repertoire … [Read more...]

How proper blood pressure measurement techniques can help contribute to more accurate hypertension diagnosis. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a critical, nationwide issue. Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension, according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Hypertension occurs when the force of blood … [Read more...]

Retailers find primary care tough sledding. By Daniel Beaird Entities trying to disrupt the healthcare industry is nothing new. But consumerism, digital innovation, labor shortages and rising costs have driven more to enter the space in efforts to offer value-based care. These include commercial healthcare providers (CHPs) like tech companies, payers, retailers and … [Read more...]

How distributor reps can discuss the financial aspects of capital equipment sales with customers. Capital equipment sales take patience, preparation, asking the right questions, and – perhaps most important of all – collaboration. In the November issue, Repertoire highlighted how distributor reps can make the most of their conversations with customers in this product … [Read more...]