January 27, 2025- Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the introduction of Olink® Reveal, setting a new standard for affordable, high-plex proteomics that enables researchers to identify circulating biomarkers for a range of applications with reduced cost and set up requirements. Olink Reveal represents a powerful new tool for proteomics research, measuring ~1,000 carefully … [Read more...]
McKesson’s Practice Insights Selected as a 2025 Qualified Clinical Data Registry by CMS
January 24, 2025- For the ninth consecutive year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has named McKesson a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) approved to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). As a CMS-designated QCDR, McKesson can collect and report clinical data on behalf of clinicians utilizing iKnowMed℠ electronic health … [Read more...]
Henry Schein to webcast Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Conference Call
January 24, 2025- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the same day beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. Speakers on the call will include Stanley M. … [Read more...]
BD and Biosero collaborate to enable robotic integration with flow cytometers Used in drug development
January 24, 2024- BD and Biosero, a developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, announced a framework collaboration agreement to enable and facilitate robotic arm integration with BD flow cytometry instruments to accelerate drug discovery and development. Together, the companies intend to develop new software capabilities within BD … [Read more...]
The Cigna Group names new Chief Medical Officer for Cigna Healthcare
January 24, 2025- Cigna Healthcare announced that Dr. Amy Flaster has joined the organization as Chief Medical Officer. In her role, Dr. Flaster will lead Cigna Healthcare’s clinical organization, implementing initiatives that improve customer experience and deliver better health outcomes. Dr. Flaster brings extensive clinical experience to the organization, spanning patient … [Read more...]
Lumos Diagnostics announces partnership with MedPro Associates for national contract sales coverage for FebriDx in the U.S.
January 24, 2025- Lumos Diagnostics is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MedPro, who will provide national contract sales coverage across health system, government and physician office markets in the USA for Lumos’ point of care test, FebriDx, a rapid point-of-care test that aids in differentiating between bacterial and non-bacterial infections. MedPro will serve … [Read more...]
FDA examines supply chain vulnerabilities
January 24, 2025- The FDA's recent report on Medical Device Supply Chain Vulnerabilities highlights several important concerns and implications for public health. Here are four key takeaways: Continue Reading from the IDN Directory. The IDN Directory provides insights into the supply chains for the biggest health systems in the country to give … [Read more...]
Palomar Medical Center Escondido named U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
January 24, 2025- U.S. News & World Report has named Palomar Medical Center Escondido as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery … [Read more...]
Ballad Health announces new Center for Urological Services to serve Southwest Virginia
January 27, 2025- In an effort to differentiate Southwest Virginia in its efforts to invest in urological services, including Bristol, Abingdon and surrounding communities, Ballad Health is announcing the creation of The Quillen Center for Urological Services, based at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. According to the American Urological Association, 60% of … [Read more...]
Supply chain leaders: Register for an upcoming SMI Webinar on a new vision for the end-to-end supply chain
January 23, 2025- SMI presents the webinar "Building Bridges: Connecting Provider and Industry Partner Supply Chains to Maximize Transformation," a 1-hour live webinar on February 4th, 2024 from 1:30 - 2:30 PM ET. Join this webinar to discover how supply chain leaders from providers and industry partners are collaborating to shape a new vision for the end-to-end supply chain. … [Read more...]