Owens & Minor sells P&HS segment to Platinum Equity, holds minority stake Owens & Minor, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of the Company’s Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) segment to Platinum Equity. Over the last several years, Owens & Minor has been strategically moving towards expanding its leadership … [Read more...]

Navigating pros, cons of weaving through enduring supply chain crises, disruptions. By R. Dana Barlow Editor’s note: The following story originally appeared in the October 2025 issue of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, a sister publication of Repertoire Magazine. More than 100 years ago, the United States experienced the Roaring ’20s, a decade of cultural … [Read more...]

What healthcare sales professionals need to know. By Maggie Davis, Director of Government Relations, Health Industry Distributors Association Uncertainty has been the key theme of 2025, especially within the healthcare industry. From tariffs to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), federal policy changes are reshaping the healthcare landscape. Four key trends are … [Read more...]

Wearable devices for diabetes have revolutionized patient care delivery and clinical workflows in post-acute care settings. Optimizing workflows in post-acute and long-term care facilities is a crucial part of clinicians’ ability to provide quality patient care. With the growing adoption of technology in healthcare, wearable devices have been increasingly recognized as a … [Read more...]

Cleveland Clinic advances women’s health through tailored care for women in their midlife. By Jenna Hughes Women’s health issues, especially for patients age 40 and older, have for many years been misunderstood and under researched. As a result, many women are not aware of the health changes and symptoms that can come with aging and midlife. “Much of women’s health has … [Read more...]

Lawmakers who supported the healthcare components of the budget reconciliation act cited fiscal responsibility as a key reason, saying reforms would help control federal spending and deficits. Many of those lawmakers argued the OBBBA changes would preserve Medicaid for vulnerable groups while tightening eligibility and adding work or verification requirements to ensure … [Read more...]

From provider shortages to limited infrastructure, rural America’s health crisis demands more than short-term funding fixes, experts caution. The budget reconciliation act allocates $50 billion in funding for rural healthcare providers through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program has five strategic goals: In terms of structure and timeline, the $50 … [Read more...]

How the OBBBA could reshape hospital finances, payer mix, and value-based care. The 2025 budget reconciliation act, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), promises sweeping changes for hospitals, payers, and patients. For many providers, the legislation lands at a precarious moment. Hospital margins, already squeezed since the pandemic, continue to face … [Read more...]

How Cardinal Health is helping patients overcome barriers to preventive care by delivering diagnostic tests directly to their homes. In an ideal world, all patients receiving healthcare would attend regular check-ups, take diagnostic tests when necessary, and follow up with clinician-recommended treatments. “However, the reality is that many circumstances can disrupt the … [Read more...]

From pandemic disruptions to the rise of molecular point-of-care testing, the laboratory market is undergoing rapid transformation. Today’s labs are becoming the backbone of a more distributed, technology-driven diagnostic ecosystem. For distributors, suppliers, and providers alike, these shifts bring both opportunities and challenges, from supply chain volatility and workforce … [Read more...]