April 24, 2024- Pacific Dental Services has announced its transformation to "PDS Health," signifying its evolution into a comprehensive healthcare support organization. This change reflects the company's growth from its origins in dental support to becoming a leader in healthcare innovation. Scientific evidence clearly shows that oral health directly impacts overall health, … [Read more...]

April 24, 2024- UMF Medical announced the launch of its comprehensive interior design and project management services, enabling health systems and physician offices across the United States to choose in-person or virtual design consultations. Whether planning a new construction or renovation project, UMF Medical can provide clients with all the tools they need to make informed … [Read more...]

April 24, 2024- The FDA announced expanded actions for Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. on April 10, 2024, with an additional import alert for not meeting device quality system requirements, and to prevent ALL plastic syringes by this manufacturer from entering the United States. This comes after an FDA update on March 19, when the FDA evaluated potential … [Read more...]

April 23, 2024- The amount of registered nurses who reported being "extremely satisfied" with their jobs decreased 12 percentage points between 2018 and 2022, according to Becker's Hospital Review and federal data. The data, from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, is an annual poll conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration and U.S. Census … [Read more...]

April 23, 2024- What are people going to remember most about your organization? Is it the product you sell? It might be special to you, but there’s a good chance that someone else has something that’s just as good (if not better.) Is it the price point? That’s a big deal for a lot of people, but you might find that the right circumstances could keep customers around at a higher … [Read more...]

April 23, 2024- The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Center (CDRH) released two reports on medical device safety and innovation –core pillars that help protect and promote public health for all. The “CDRH 2024 Safety Report” and the “CDRH 2024 Innovation Report” provide summaries of CDRH’s accomplishments and look ahead to future initiatives. “Our focus on … [Read more...]

April 23, 2024- A new study highlights the vulnerability for contamination through sinks and other water sources in hospitals. A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports the infection prevention steps taken to control a months-long multispecies outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales that occurred in a pediatric ward at the … [Read more...]

April 23, 2024- BayCare announced that Jimmy Baumgartner has been named vice president of BayCare HomeCare and post-acute care, effective immediately. He has been serving as the interim vice president of BayCare HomeCare since January 2024.  Baumgartner received his Bachelor of Science in sociological research from Florida State University, and he holds a Master of Business … [Read more...]

April 22, 2024- inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a division of CVS Health® announced a collaboration to participate in an innovative Medicare model through the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The new Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) program focuses on reducing … [Read more...]

April 22, 2024- Busy shipping supply routes have experienced recent disruptions, resulting in delayed deliveries of critical medical supplies. The medical supply chain relies on an intricate system of shipping routes to deliver products on time. A recent threat assessment from Healthcare Ready explored why some medical products are currently taking longer to get to their … [Read more...]