Sponsored – MedPro/DETECTO With the Aug. 9, 2026 compliance deadline approaching for updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards, healthcare facilities are accelerating efforts to evaluate equipment, workflows, and patient intake processes that must evolve to meet the new requirements. For many organizations, the challenge is not just … [Read more...]
CorDx and the Next Chapter of American Manufacturing
Sponsored – CorDx In recent years, U.S. manufacturing has faced mounting pressure from supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and shifting global dynamics. CorDx has responded by investing heavily in domestic manufacturing capabilities, reducing dependence on overseas suppliers while improving speed-to-market and product reliability. According to company leaders, … [Read more...]
Made Close to Care
Sponsored – Aspen Surgical How Aspen Surgical’s North American manufacturing model strengthens resilience, quality, and clinical trust in a volatile global supply chain environment. In an era defined by supply chain disruption, labor shortages, and rising pressure on global manufacturing networks, the question of where – and how – medical products are made has become … [Read more...]
Is Primary Care the ‘Missing Strategy’ in Chronic Disease Fight?
A recent industry report highlights underinvestment, workforce strain and payment barriers despite strong evidence linking primary care to lower costs and better outcomes. Primary care is increasingly being described as the “missing strategy” in addressing chronic disease, but persistent underinvestment, workforce shortages and payment structures that favor procedures over … [Read more...]
From Trend Fluctuations to Action: The Lab’s Role in Ongoing Drug Surveillance
Why fluctuating overdose trends make testing more important than ever. After more than a decade of steady increases driven largely by illicit fentanyl, U.S. overdose deaths have begun to shift – underscoring both progress and continued risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths climbed sharply from 2013 through 2022, peaking at … [Read more...]
Back to Basics in Lab Sales: Where Knowledge Meets Credibility
By Jim Poggi Understanding regulations, prioritizing the right tests and knowing when to call in expertise are critical to becoming a top-tier lab consultant. In last month’s Physician Office Lab column, we made the case that even in a rapidly evolving diagnostic landscape, success in the physician office lab still comes down to mastering the fundamentals – starting with … [Read more...]
Max and Scout Ride Along with the Manufacturer Pro
A young sales rep and his trusty pen set out to help healthcare heroes – one order, one smile and one patient at a time. Editor’s note: Ever wondered how to explain the work you do to your kids? The team at Repertoire has created a series of short stories you can read to your children (or grandchildren) to help them better understand the work you do, and why it is so … [Read more...]
Industry News July 2026
Medline Industries distribution facility in California destroyed by massive fire A massive fire at a Medline Distribution Center warehouse complex in Tracy, California was burning out of control June 11, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the air, according to ABC 7 Bay Area News. The roughly 1 million square foot warehouse is still fully engulfed in flames as of … [Read more...]
Contracting Professional Spotlight
Max Washko, Trinity Health’s VP of Supplier Relationship Management In the high-stakes world of healthcare, the bridge between a manufacturer’s plant and a patient’s bedside is often invisible – until it breaks. For Max Washko, Vice President of Supplier Relationship Management at Trinity Health, ensuring that bridge remains sturdy is more than a logistical challenge; it … [Read more...]
Public-Private Partnership Opportunities for Jurisdictional Stockpiles
By Maggie Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Health Industry Distributors Association HIDA recently convened more than 400 state and local government officials for a virtual workshop on building jurisdictional stockpile readiness. The workshop featured healthcare supply chain experts and leaders from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), and highlighted the value of … [Read more...]