Owens & Minor announces major innovations to Products & Healthcare Services Network Owens & Minor, Inc. announced important milestones in advancing the medical distribution capabilities of its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business segment, which provides essential products and services to thousands of healthcare customers. These milestones are … [Read more...]

Despite the importance of bone health, the U.S. is currently seeing epidemic levels of osteoporosis. The bones in the body are dynamic, living tissues that support an individual throughout their entire life. Yet, the U.S. is currently experiencing epidemic levels of osteoporosis, according to Dr. Rita Roy, Chief Executive Officer of the National Spine Health … [Read more...]

Kaiser Permanente’s Nestor Jarquin says collaboration with clinicians is the secret sauce for the organization’s supply chain. Nestor Jarquin may look at physician engagement with the supply chain a bit differently than most. A healthy sign of collaboration to him isn’t when everybody is on the same page at the start of the process. He believes it’s when clinicians and … [Read more...]

Boyle’s Law and the Infection Prevention Supply Chain. By Paul Girouard Do you remember playing with a balloon as a kid? You’d squeeze or poke one end, and it would bulge in another. That’s Boyle’s Law in action – when temperature stays constant, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related. In other words, pressure in one area causes expansion in … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: HIDA was proud to work with AdvaMed to co-lead a letter – signed by 10 healthcare organizations across the continuum of care – to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about the need to protect patients from product shortages that could be caused by recent developments in tariff policy. April 1, 2025 U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street … [Read more...]

The Women Physician Leadership Council through agilon health empowers women in the primary care field. By Jenna Hughes The growth in the total physician workforce, from 730,654 in 2004 to 989,320 in 2022, reflects the increasing presence of women physicians across the industry, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The perspective of female … [Read more...]

Optimizing sustainable practices through ASCs. By Pete Mercer Sustainability is a hot-button topic that every organization in every industry has to reckon with right now. This is especially true for healthcare. By embracing sustainability, ASCs and other healthcare facilities can not only contribute to environmental preservation but also improve operational efficiency, … [Read more...]

Medical groups and physician practices say cumulative cuts to Medicare Part B reimbursements are affecting the care they provide to patients. At a recent American Medical Group Association (AMGA) board meeting, several large, successful members shared something concerning to the group – they were running out of money. “These are seasoned leaders,” said Chet Speed, chief … [Read more...]

What are the short-term effects? What about the long term? After the November 2024 election, LogicSource, a sourcing and procurement firm focused on indirect and non-clinical spend management, received a surge of calls from customers. With tariffs a key part of President Trump’s platform, clients were anxious to understand the potential impact on costs, including packaging, … [Read more...]

How home care is changing the healthcare landscape. Older adults often prefer receiving care in familiar surroundings, which enhances their comfort and quality of life. Home health services enable patients to age in place, reducing the need for institutional care, such as nursing homes. Home health care is also often more affordable than hospital or long-term care … [Read more...]