Corewell Health Supply Chain Please tell us about your role and responsibilities at Corewell Health My role involves a lot of different components. I manage the operational excellence and products implementation teams within supply chain. Our OPEX team is focused on project management and process improvement within supply chain. And our product implementation team is … [Read more...]

HIDA By Elizabeth Hilla Many healthcare industry leaders say the uncertainty caused by tariffs now rivals the disruptions experienced during the pandemic. While the news changes on a daily basis, there are a few underlying points likely to remain the same. Medical manufacturers are boosting resilience by moving out of China. A key lesson from the pandemic was that the … [Read more...]

July is UV Awareness Month, highlighting the health impacts of UV exposure and how to avoid them. As we approach the dog days of summer this July, long days outside in the sun are a given. Though sun tanning and outdoor activities are a great way to relax in the summer, it is important to recognize that the sun’s rays emit natural ultraviolet radiation (UV), which can be … [Read more...]

Courtesy of NDC, Inc. Celebrating Innovation, Insight, and Community in Nashville. The NDC Exhibition 2025, held May 12–14 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Nashville, celebrated the Power of Partnerships – a theme that resonated throughout three days of meaningful connections, shared strategies, and collaborative growth. The event brought together leaders from across the … [Read more...]

Encouragement and education fuel a legacy of development for Henry Schein’s Eddie Garro. Henry Schein’s Eddie Garro is a big believer in lifting others up. That’s why he has embraced the moniker of “Encouragement Champion.” “I think we all need to be encouraged regardless of our role and years of service,” said Garro. “We all need to have a champion who says, ‘You know … [Read more...]

Courtesy of IMCO IMCO 2025 Convention showcases power of partnership in healthcare distribution. The IMCO Convention continues to be the premier event for bringing together the best of healthcare distribution, and the 2025 gathering illustrated exactly why. Over three impactful days, Members and Vendor Partners came together to share ideas, build relationships, and … [Read more...]

By Daniel Beaird Navigating government healthcare contracts Government contracts can be big and bulky, and the processes can be lengthy. But the product is pretty much the same as it is in the commercial healthcare equipment marketplace. “And people are people,” said Bob Charron, vice president, government and contractor sales, CME Corp. “They all have different … [Read more...]

The consumer electronics retailer has found success in healthcare partnerships. By Daniel Beaird Best Buy Health and Mass General Brigham first collaborated in November 2023 to support a new model of healthcare delivery – Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital, one of the largest acute home-based care models in the country. Research shows hospital-at-home programs have … [Read more...]

A conversation with ASCQC Executive Director Nina Goins. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are playing an increasingly vital role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across the country. At the forefront of championing safety and performance in this sector is the ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC), a leading … [Read more...]

Cleveland Clinic to partner with Regent Surgical for ASCs Cleveland Clinic announced a partnership with Regent Surgical to develop ambulatory surgery centers that enhance access, streamline care delivery, and provide support for physicians and care teams. Regent works with health systems to develop, manage and operate surgery center partnerships with a focus on increasing … [Read more...]