By Jim Poggi Why admitting mistakes fast, asking better questions and knowing your limits are essential skills for every consultant. This month I plan to take us down a dark road that most of us are uncomfortable experiencing or talking about. I plan to explore what happens when consulting goes “oops.”  As consultants to our customers and trusted members of our … [Read more...]

By Pete Mercer Mark Van Sumeren’s latest book examines how business leaders can harness AI without surrendering professional judgment, ethics or accountability Artificial intelligence (AI) is here. Over the last few years, we have seen it explode from a conceptual idea to a widely used and applicated tool, with varying degrees of success. Sure, it’s not perfect – but it … [Read more...]

APIC and SHEA create HIPAG to guide infection prevention priorities and dialogue within the industry. Two leading infection prevention organizations announced in late 2025 the formation of a new collaborative body aimed at bolstering national infection control efforts. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for … [Read more...]

Estimates show U.S. health spending grew 7.2% in 2024 U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 – growing 7.2% from 2023 – the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported Jan. 14 in Health Affairs. CMS cited non-price factors, including use and intensity of services, as the primary drivers of increased spending. Spending on hospital care increased … [Read more...]

Cleveland Clinic pursuing a Level I Trauma Center at main campus Cleveland Clinic is pursuing the establishment of a Level I trauma center for adults and children at its Main Campus. Level I trauma centers provide the highest level of care for severely injured patients, offering access to specialized surgeons, physicians and critical care specialists at all times. Cleveland … [Read more...]

By Wyeth Ruthven, Director of Congressional and Public Relations, Health Industry Distributors Association HIDA’s Emerging Leaders program recognizes college students pursuing degrees in supply chain management and public health who have a demonstrated interest in working in healthcare distribution. These students are provided with scholarships to attend HIDA’s annual … [Read more...]

Maintaining overall health helps protect the kidneys. The kidneys act as the one of the body’s primary filters of waste, performing crucial functions to maintain internal balance – yet, more than one in seven adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kidney disease is a major public health … [Read more...]

While overall respiratory illness levels have dropped since January’s peak, flu-related emergency visits among school-aged children are rising, RSV remains elevated in many states, and COVID-19 activity is ticking up. The beginning of 2026 saw an active respiratory season – with the nation battling record cases of influenza virus among increases in cases of respiratory … [Read more...]

From the Sales Desk Clear, consistent storytelling supports the reps who bring products to market and ensures a brand’s message is working even when its team isn’t in the room. By Aili Casey In a relationship driven industry like ours, success isn’t built in a single meeting or sales call. It’s built over time through familiarity, trust and ongoing … [Read more...]

Colorectal cancer has become the top cause of cancer death for Americans under 50, even as deaths from lung, breast and other cancers decline, raising the stakes for screening, advocacy and health equity. A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals that cancer mortality among Americans under age 50 has dropped sharply overall, but one disease bucks the … [Read more...]