May 1, 2024- Blickman Industries is proud to announce the hire of industry veteran, Linda Walther, for a newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer. In her role, Linda will develop equipment planning strategies for Blickman customers which optimize their capital investment, create efficiencies, and simplify communication. During Linda’s impressive 30-year career, … [Read more...]
Walmart Health to close its doors
May 1, 2024- Walmart Health will close all 51 of its health clinics, according to an April 30 announcement from the company. In 2019, Walmart launched health centers across five states including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, and Walmart Health Virtual Care. The company stated that through "experience managing Walmart Health centers and Walmart Health Virtual … [Read more...]
Value-based care: An evolution, not a revolution
May 1, 2024- Value-based care – the concept of delivering coordinated care that enables better patient outcomes and better experiences at a reduced cost – is one the most significant topics in healthcare recently, according to Cardinal Health and Mike Fazio, Director of Value-Based Care and Specialty Solutions for Cardinal Health. While the phrase value-based care is … [Read more...]
ArchWell Health and Helping Hands of Vegas Valley partner to address needs of seniors
May 1, 2024- ArchWell Health announced its partnership with Helping Hands of Vegas Valley (HHOVV) to address lifestyle barriers to better health for seniors in Las Vegas. Through this collaborative partnership, ArchWell Health will provide 300 seniors in need with new air filters that will be installed in their homes by HHOVV’s Minor Home Repair program. ArchWell Health will … [Read more...]
Henry Schein to present at Investor Conferences in May 2024
May 1, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that the Company will present at the following investor conferences in May including The Bank of America Healthcare Conference at Encore Resort, Las Vegas, on May 14, at 4:20 pm Pacific time, 7:20 pm Eastern time, The Leerink Healthcare Crossroads Conference at Omni Barton Creek Hotel, Austin, on May 29, at 11:20 am Central time, 12:20 … [Read more...]
AdventHealth’s strategy to lower staff turnover
May 1, 2024- AdventHealth, which has 95,000 team members, has a multi-pronged strategy for upskilling and training the workforce, according to AdventHealth and Becker's Hospital Review. The health system has been focused on replenishing the system's workforce and leadership pipeline over the last few years. AdventHealth offers education assistance, clinical ladder … [Read more...]
Guidance released for navigating supply chain disruptions caused by faulty syringes from China
May 1, 2024- ECRI, a global safety nonprofit, has shared recommendations about mitigating the threats posed by malfunctioning syringes manufactured in China. In an ECRI Exclusive Hazard Report from December 2023, ECRI advised its members to review their inventory of all plastic syringes to identify those made in China; contact vendors to request the original equipment … [Read more...]
Humana Healthy Horizons commits to improving health of Louisianians
April 30, 2024- Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana, Inc. announced that it will invest this year in support of community organizations across Louisiana. The investment dollars have been disbursed to 24 nonprofit organizations that share the company’s passion for overcoming public health challenges and improving … [Read more...]
U.S. FDA approves Pfizer’s BEQVEZ™, a one-time gene therapy for adults with hemophilia B
April 30, 2024- Pfizer Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BEQVEZ™ (fidanacogene elaparvovec-dzkt) for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B who currently use factor IX (FIX) prophylaxis therapy, or have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes, and … [Read more...]
Forbes announces best employers for diversity
April 30, 2024- To recognize employers that have continued to prioritize DEI this past year, Forbes has ranked America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2024. Numerous renowned companies in the healthcare industry have made the list including Pfizer, Cook Children's Healthcare System, Humana, Vizient, Thermo Fisher, Children's Hospital of Colorado, and many more. This seventh … [Read more...]