Midmark promotes Scott Denman to VP, supply chain Midmark Corp. announced the promotion of Scott Denman to vice president of supply chain. In this position, Denman will be responsible for all aspects of the Midmark supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution. Denman has been with Midmark since 2001, when he joined the company in summer … [Read more...]

By Wyeth Ruthven, Director of Congressional and Public Relations; Health Industry Distributors Association The new governing coalition in Washington marks a significant political shift. From trade and tariff policies to tax reforms, the Trump administration’s agenda reflects ambitious goals that could reshape economic and regulatory frameworks. As Congress welcomes a diverse … [Read more...]

What steps has the med/surg industry taken since the pandemic to handle today’s – and tomorrow’s – supply chain disruptions? The U.S. healthcare supply chain and economy at large dealt with a slew of challenges in the fall of 2024. Hurricanes, the temporary closure of a manufacturing facility critical to the supply of IV fluids, and a dock worker strike were just a few of … [Read more...]

Highlighting the importance of thyroid health and stress’ effect on thyroid health for Thyroid Awareness Month. Healthy regulation of hormones is critical to an individual’s overall health, and the body’s thyroid gland controls the flow of hormones, maintaining many of its most important functions. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the lower front … [Read more...]

Why EMR connectivity is a must-have feature for today’s vision screening tools. Vision problems can significantly impact a child’s development, learning, and overall quality of life. Many vision problems, such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and strabismus (deviation of the eyes), may not be immediately obvious. There is also a gap in … [Read more...]

Gartner announces ranking of the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024 Gartner, Inc. has released its 16th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognizes U.S. health systems that demonstrate leadership in supply chain. AdventHealth claims the top spot for the first time, jumping two spots from 2023. Stanford Health Care, Bon Secours … [Read more...]

Increased chronic disease, aging populations and behavioral health awareness will accelerate inpatient and outpatient volumes. By Daniel Beaird Workforce demands, capacity constraints and ever-changing payer and policy considerations highlight the enormous obstacles faced by the healthcare industry today. An aging patient population and high acuity rates over the next … [Read more...]

A look at where we were before moving ahead in infection prevention sales. By Paul Girouard Happy 2025! This is the time to reflect on the previous year, adjust, and jump into the new year. As we look back on 2024, there were several pivotal events that occurred that directly impact infection prevention, many for years to come: New CDC Guidelines The Centers for … [Read more...]

Many post-acute care facilities have struggled to recruit and retain qualified staff post-pandemic, highlighting a need for solutions that improve patient care. By Jenna Hughes The post-acute care industry, which includes senior living, home health, and hospice, is currently facing significant staffing shortages. Fewer staff means an overall greater impact on care … [Read more...]

Health systems see opportunities to meet their patients where they already are. By Daniel Beaird Three former Walmart Health locations in Northwest Arkansas have reopened as Mercy clinics. The Missouri-based health system has opened Mercy Clinic Primary Care locations inside Walmart Supercenters in Springdale, Rogers and Fort Smith, Arkansas. These primary care … [Read more...]