Owens & Minor announces corporate name change to Accendra Health, Inc. Owens & Minor, Inc. announced that it will change its name to Accendra Health, Inc. with an anticipated effective date of Dec. 31, 2025. The name change affects only the name of the parent corporation and is intended to better reflect the company’s strategic direction and future organizational … [Read more...]

Relationships Still Drive Medical Distribution In an industry transformed by technology, trust between distributors and manufacturers remains the most powerful driver of long-term success. While many people associate February with chocolates, cards and reservations made weeks in advance, it is also a perfect time to reflect on the relationships that truly matter in our … [Read more...]

Medical supply chain issues to watch in 2026. By Wyeth Ruthven, Director of Congressional and Public Relations, Health Industry Distributors Association Legislative progress tends to slow down in midterm election years, as both parties prepare to make their case to the voters. Nevertheless, the policy signals emerging from such legislative debates matter for healthcare … [Read more...]

Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences Abbott and Exact Sciences announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, which will enable it to enter and lead in fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, serving millions more people. Under the terms of the agreement, Exact Sciences shareholders will receive $105 per common share, representing a total … [Read more...]

Balancing domestic production with global sourcing is key to protecting patients and ensuring supply chain stability. By Kathryn DiBitetto, Vice President of Government Affairs The U.S. medical supply chain is undergoing a strategic transformation. Manufacturers are prioritizing domestic production as part of a globally-diversified supply chain. This rebalancing reflects … [Read more...]

The clinical importance of sustaining the nation’s blood supply. Nearly every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Blood donation is critical to carrying out many vital medical procedures – helping patients survive traumatic injuries, chronic illness, surgery, cancer … [Read more...]

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook expands access to advanced heart and cancer care UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is making a major investment to bring specialized care closer to home. The hospital announced a 15,000-square-foot expansion that includes two cutting-edge catheterization laboratories, designed to enhance cardiac and cancer treatment … [Read more...]

Roper St. Francis’ formula for resiliency includes fostering collaboration with both suppliers and nearby health systems. When Doug Robertson reflects on his 23-year career at Charleston, S.C.-based Roper St. Francis, one theme stands out: evolution. What began as a straightforward purchasing role has expanded into a dynamic leadership position overseeing purchasing, … [Read more...]

By Pete Mercer Airway management is a significant source of anxiety for anesthesiologists working in an ambulatory surgery center. Finding ways to reduce that anxiety is critical for the mental well-being and productivity of practitioners in these facilities. In a recent episode of the Medtronic ASC Insights podcast, host Saul Marquez spoke to Dr. Adam Thaler, Medical … [Read more...]