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...]

Why early CPR, accessible AEDs, and bystander confidence are critical in sudden cardiac arrest. It can happen in an instant. A person collapses – the victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) – and the clock starts ticking in the race to restore a normal rhythm to the heart. A rescuer armed with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and performing CPR is the victim’s best … [Read more...]

Why accuracy in BP measurements has never mattered more. When Dr. Thomas Schwieterman talks about blood pressure, he’s really talking about the future of healthcare. As Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Midmark Corporation, he has seen the impact that a single, seemingly simple measurement can have on the trajectory of chronic disease, … [Read more...]

Simple workflow improvements — and technology designed to help reduce unnecessary repeats — may save time, resources and patient frustration. Electrocardiograms are among the most frequently performed diagnostic tests in primary care, but they are also repeated far more often than many realize. In a Baxter (formerly Hillrom) study with 101 respondents, the prevalence of … [Read more...]

From early disease detection to workflow relief, echocardiography’s evolution is giving clinicians sharper insight – and patients clearer answers. Over the past decade, echocardiology has quietly transformed diagnostic confidence in cardiovascular care – often in ways clinicians may not fully recognize. As Jacob Dewees, Clinical Luminary Leader, Cardiovascular Ultrasound at … [Read more...]

Why getting the details right in cardiovascular care – from BP cuffs to  ECG leads – makes all the difference in patient outcomes. In cardiovascular care, precision is everything. From the first beat to advanced imaging, small differences in how clinicians measure, interpret, and act on cardiac data can have outsized effects on patient outcomes, clinical efficiency, and … [Read more...]

National reimbursement, CMS innovation, and the three elements of value guiding lab sales forward. By Jim Poggi It’s February, and there are a few things you can count on during February each year: Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and my annual column on the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA). After last year’s column suggesting that PAMA was at a dead end, you … [Read more...]