Managing an OR portfolio requires more than product expertise. Cardinal Health’s Erin Mykytyansky shares how relationships, resilience and continuous learning fuel success in modern healthcare sales. For Erin Mykytyansky, the path into healthcare sales was not a straight line, but a journey shaped by curiosity, mentorship and a desire to improve patient outcomes from a … [Read more...]

By Jenna Hughes As the U.S. population ages, at-home care is emerging as a cornerstone of post-acute recovery, improving outcomes while reducing costs. The aging population is rapidly transforming the U.S. healthcare system, driving sustained growth in care services that support recovery and long-term care after hospitalization. As the demand for long-term care … [Read more...]

ASC Product Spotlight By Pete Mercer How evolving technologies are reshaping intubation in the  ambulatory surgery center setting. Endotracheal intubation is the cornerstone of airway management in ambulatory surgery centers, where precision, effectiveness and rapid recovery are tightly interconnected to the overall experience. Having a secure, definitive airway … [Read more...]

Growing awareness, national programs and state legislation are driving momentum to eliminate surgical smoke and better protect perioperative teams. Surgical smoke is the by-product of using electrocautery, lasers and ultrasonic devices on human tissues in surgery – which, if inhaled, results in harmful health impacts for healthcare professionals working in the operating room … [Read more...]

Leaders from the Healthy State Alliance say fragmented care transitions and workforce shortages continue to challenge Ohio’s opioid response, even as health systems work to expand medication treatment and improve coordination. Although Ohio has made progress addressing the opioid crisis, leaders from an alliance of healthcare providers say the state’s addiction-response … [Read more...]

How Geisinger’s innovative program is redefining primary care for older adults. As Central Pennsylvania’s population ages, the region’s leading healthcare system is exploring new models to meet the unique needs of older adults. Geisinger’s 65 Forward program, led by Dr. Cybele Pacheco, director of senior-focused primary care, is one such initiative, offering an innovative … [Read more...]

Federal initiatives aim to expand prevention and recovery efforts as communities grapple with evolving drug trends, increased risks and ongoing stigma around treatment. Drug use among teenagers and adults remains a national crisis, with lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic intensifying the nation’s current drug epidemic. Substance use disorder (SUD) is impairment … [Read more...]

How smoke evacuation can enhance surgical efficiency while addressing serious safety concerns. The facts about the dangers of surgical smoke are clear and compelling, said Krista Sugerman, vice president and general manager of Core Surgical Innovations at Medtronic. Research shows surgical smoke contains more than 150 hazardous chemicals.¹ Exposure levels can be … [Read more...]

Even as awareness grows, inconsistent adoption and limited federal guidance leave many facilities at risk. Distributor reps play a key role in helping sites implement effective smoke evacuation practices. Distributors often encounter a common issue: while smoke hazards are recognized, safety measures aren’t standard in all situations where smoke is generated. Federal … [Read more...]