Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each October. When talking about women’s health, one topic continually comes up – breast cancer – and for good reason. With increased awareness, physicians have been finding and treating breast cancer earlier through improved screening, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing … [Read more...]

Hands-on events bring products and people together. MTMC, an outsourced medical and supply sales firm, expanded its Supplier Showcase Program earlier this year, adding 12 events across the country for suppliers, distributors, and IDN decision makers under one roof for a trade show style event. This showcase is designed by MTMC to be impactful for attendees, allowing medical … [Read more...]

The Spec Clean™ Pre-Treatment Gel Spray from MicroCare Medical™ is a ready-to-use neutral pH gel spray for medical instruments that rinses off easily, replacing the need for messy liquid soak pans. Spec Clean™ Pre-Treatment Gel Spray is formulated with biodegradable surfactants and wetting agents and is designed for pre-treating surgical instruments and medical devices to … [Read more...]

Shaping the future of supply chain. By Kathryn DiBitetto, Vice President, Government Affairs Healthcare distribution is not just a career: it’s a calling. The professionals who keep the medical supply chain running ensure that when care is needed, the right products are in the right place at the right time. It is a purpose-driven profession, and for students seeking … [Read more...]

Why the exam room is a dynamic ecosystem, and how to spot hidden opportunities. For distributor reps, the exam room often holds untapped potential, not just in terms of sales, but in creating safer, more efficient environments for patients and providers. Roy Reese, Vice President of Sales for the Western U.S. at Graham-Field, believes the key lies in changing the way reps … [Read more...]

Scales are a critical yet often overlooked factor in patient safety. Scales are often underestimated as essential medical equipment because they are simple tools used briefly during patient exams. “Most patient scales aren’t complex; therefore they are often overlooked for accuracy, advancements in technology and overall ease of use,” Befour explained in an interview with … [Read more...]

Supply chain is slightly removed from patient care. Because of this, Rachel Cunningham, Director of Operational Excellence, Piedmont Healthcare, wants to connect her team to the person or people at the end of all the decisions they make. “I came up in manufacturing, transportation, and then moved into healthcare,” she said. “So that’s really a big difference between supply … [Read more...]

Jason Moulding’s journey into healthcare supply chain was shaped by his family’s background – his father, a military dentist, and his mother, a nurse. While attending college, he needed a job and chose a position in medical records at a nearby hospital. This initial step kept him in the field, eventually leading to a role in the operating room at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, … [Read more...]

Burnout and changing workforce dynamics put pressure on ambulatory surgery centers. By Pete Mercer Staffing shortages are one of the most prevalent challenges facing the healthcare industry, and ambulatory surgery centers are no exception. As ASCs continue to grow in popularity due to convenience and cost-effectiveness, so does the demand for skilled teams to take care of … [Read more...]

Annual award recognizes facilities across the nation exhibiting excellence in the delivery of long-term and post-acute care. Post-acute, long-term and skilled nursing facilities play an essential role in the health care system by supporting patients as they recover and receive ongoing care beyond the hospital. The American Health Care Association and National Center for … [Read more...]