January 17, 2025- Lisa Hohman, CEO of Concordance Healthcare Solutions, has assumed the role of Chair of the HIDA Board of Directors for 2025. “Lisa brings vision and commitment to her role as chair,” said HIDA President & CEO Matthew J. Rowan. “We look forward to her guidance and strategic direction as we continue to promote supply chain resilience and collaboration … [Read more...]
Intermountain Health’s Adult Organ Transplant Program achieves record-breaking year in 2024
January 17, 2024- For the sixth consecutive year, Intermountain Health’s adult transplant program is celebrating a record-breaking year in 2024, which resulted in hundreds of saved lives of people in the Mountain West through generous live and deceased organ donations from across the country. The Intermountain Health Adult Transplant program, located at Intermountain … [Read more...]
BD boosts U.S. manufacturing of critical medical devices
January 17, 2025- BD announced additional investments in its U.S. manufacturing network to add capacity for critical medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters, to meet the ongoing needs of the nation's health care system. As part of the company's 2024 investment of more than $10 million to expand manufacturing capacity, new needle and syringe … [Read more...]
Equipping a Sterile Processing Department: A Checklist from CME Corp.
January 17, 2024- In healthcare, the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) is a high priority. These infections, often stemming from contaminated instruments or improper sterilization practices, pose a significant risk to patient safety and can lead to extended hospital stays, increased medical costs, and even loss of life. At the heart of this fight against … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic accelerates personalized medicine through foundation models with Microsoft Research and Cerebras Systems
January 17, 2024- Mayo Clinic unveiled separate groundbreaking collaborations with Microsoft Research and with Cerebras Systems in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), designed to personalize patient care, significantly accelerate diagnostic time and improve accuracy. Announced during the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the projects focus … [Read more...]
Adventist names hospital president
January 17, 2025- Daffodil Baez has been named president of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington (Md.) Medical Center, according to Becker's. Ms. Baez, who currently serves as CEO of Howard University Faculty Practice Plan, joined Gaithersburg, Md.-based Adventist HealthCare in 2023, according to a Jan. 14 health system news release shared with Becker's. Since joining … [Read more...]
3 ways the LA wildfires are affecting hospitals
January 17, 2024- The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have significantly impacted local hospitals in several ways: These challenges highlight the strain that wildfires place on healthcare facilities, affecting their ability to provide continuous and effective care to the community. Continue Reading from the IDN Directory. … [Read more...]
Ascension’s pharmacy professionals and partner Dispensary of Hope provide vital medications to underserved communities
January 16, 2025- Ascension recognizes the more than 3,000 mission-driven pharmacy professionals in its health system who work around the clock to provide medications to our diverse patient population. Working together with our providers and our community, we’re leading the way in patient trust and quality care, including when it comes to outpatient medication needs. Not … [Read more...]
Powering Home Healthcare: Beyond medical supply distribution
January 16, 2025- In recent years, at-Home Solutions has been making major strides to transform our warehouse operations by focusing on creating a more resilient and efficient healthcare supply chain. With growing customer expectations, an increase in home-based care models, and heavy adoption of automation, it’s more important than ever for distributors to stay ahead of the … [Read more...]
Dynarex launches LabChoice: Precision tools for today’s laboratories
January 16, 2025- Dynarex Corporation announces the launch of LabChoice, a dynamic new line of laboratory products designed to meet the evolving needs of a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, research, food & beverage, and other fields requiring precision tools. This expansion reflects Dynarex’s commitment to delivering premium-quality solutions for … [Read more...]