MedWish Medworks merges healthcare access, sustainability, and volunteerism into one mission – ensuring every person has the chance to live a healthier life. In Northeast Ohio, a unique humanitarian nonprofit is redefining the way healthcare resources are distributed, both locally and globally. MedWish Medworks (MW2) is committed to advancing health equity and environmental … [Read more...]

Flat reimbursement, rising wages and persistent turnover are forcing physician practices to rethink how they staff, support and sustain their workforce. In today’s marketplace, staffing in medical groups is like walking a tightrope for practice owners and managers, said Andy Swanson, chief revenue officer, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). “Recruiting is … [Read more...]

Most sales losses don’t come from competitors  or pricing. They come from silence, hesitation  and a failure to lead the process. By Brian Sullivan The deal didn’t blow up. No angry email. No competitor swooping in with a miracle discount. No dramatic “we’ve decided to go in another direction” call. It just … faded. The emails got shorter. The response time got … [Read more...]

Exploring the nutritional delivery space in recognition of  Feeding Tube Awareness Week in February. By Jenna Hughes Proper nutrition plays a critical role in patients’ wellness, healing and recovery. Those receiving care in post-acute, long-term and at-home facilities may require nutrition via a feeding tube if unable to consume food orally. Consequently, it is … [Read more...]

Infection preventionist shares her career journey and what led her to be recognized nationally for her clinical accomplishments. By Jenna Hughes Each day, approximately one in 31 U.S. patients and 1 in 43 nursing home residents contracts at least one infection in association with their healthcare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); … [Read more...]

Embracing the journey over the destination. By Pete Mercer Dick Bowley isn’t doing good – he’s doing great. That’s at least what he says when he’s asked, often catching people off guard with his initial answer. It’s a bit of light playfulness that is a brief snapshot into Bowley’s personality, showing how he can seemingly build bridges with everyone he meets. As a … [Read more...]

Conversation, collaboration works with sportsmanlike conduct. By R. Dana Barlow If healthcare supply chain executives and leaders were asked to identify the two most challenging conversations that they experience on a daily basis they likely would place themselves between two bookends – contract negotiations with suppliers and service companies on one side and product … [Read more...]

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week 2026 highlights the importance of ongoing care and support after a cardiac event. Every year, more than 1 million Americans have a coronary event or undergo a cardiac-related procedure, according to the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). And nearly 18 million adults in the U.S. are currently living … [Read more...]

Inside the launch of HSS Medical Supply. For Pete McCann and Patrick Kiss, the spark that ignited HSS Medical Supply didn’t come during a strategy retreat or a market analysis session. It arrived on “a simple phone call on a random November afternoon.” At the time, McCann and Kiss were wrapping up the buildout of an orthopedic MSO. Then the unexpected happened. “A … [Read more...]