Pelstar LLC appoints Senior Director of Global Sales Pelstar, LLC, a leading manufacturer of Health o meter® Professional medical scales and Bridgehelacare Safe Patient Handling solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Fillipp as Senior Director of Global Sales. Jason brings more than a decade of sales management and distribution experience in the … [Read more...]

Connected by shared ALS journeys, two families turned adversity into hope through a simple act of generosity – a van that now symbolizes freedom, love, and the promise to give again. By Pete Mercer Have you ever had a chance to pay something forward? This might be a scenario where you receive a gift so generous that it almost doesn’t even belong to you – you just have the … [Read more...]

In 2025, the ADA reflects on decades of advancements in the understanding and treatment of diabetes. This year, the American Diabetes Association is celebrating 85 years of national impact toward its vision of ‘a life free of diabetes and all its burdens’. Prior to the mid-1900s, Americans with diabetes had no formal organization that was devoted to the health and … [Read more...]

Two leading healthcare organizations partner to ensure the responsible adoption of AI within community health centers. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in healthcare has redefined the way hospitals and healthcare organizations coordinate workflows, streamline the patient experience, process data and much more. AI adoption among physicians has, in fact, … [Read more...]

Section 232 tariffs are the wrong tool for supply chain resilience, says HIDA. By Kathryn DiBitetto, Vice President of Government Affairs After nearly a year of activity and uncertainty around tariffs, the medical supply chain now faces its biggest and most sustained challenge. That’s why the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) strongly opposed new tariffs in … [Read more...]

Hurricane Helene challenged Baxter’s North Cove operations, but rapid recovery efforts, technological investments, and community-focused support ensured critical medications continued reaching patients nationwide. When Hurricane Helene struck Western Carolina last fall, Baxter’s North Cove facility found itself at the mercy of rising waters and chaos. On September 27, the … [Read more...]

As procedures grow more complex and patient risk increases, continuous CO2 monitoring gives clinicians a clearer, faster picture of respiratory status – helping them intervene before complications arise. By Pete Mercer In ambulatory surgery centers, patient safety and efficiency are the top priorities as surgical volumes and case complexity continue to rise. One … [Read more...]

With decades of convening expertise, MHQP leads measurement and policy discussions to support clinicians and improve patient care. For nearly three decades, Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) has served as a convener and catalyst for improving healthcare in the Commonwealth. The nonprofit organization, led by President and CEO Barbra Rabson, brings together diverse … [Read more...]

The top headlines throughout 2025 for the post-acute, long-term and home health care sectors. December 2024 APIC and AAPACN release new infection prevention resources for skilled long-term care facilities In March 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance for skilled nursing facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions … [Read more...]

Pelstar LLC, the manufacturer of Health o meter® Professional Scales, was the first industry leader to develop ADA compliant scales aligned with the U.S. Access Board’s new MDE (Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment) Standards. The company has introduced several ADA compliant patient scales, including the first and only scales independently certified for ADA compliance and … [Read more...]