September 27, 2024- HealthTrust Performance Group recently hosted HealthTrust members for a collaborative, two-day summit focused on the 340B program. The 340B program, established by Congress in 1992, mandates drug manufacturers to offer discounts to certain federally-funded clinics and hospitals—known as “covered entities”—as part of their participation in Medicaid. This … [Read more...]

September 27, 2024- Abbott and the Big Ten Conference have partnered to launch “The We Give Blood Drive,” opening up a conference-wide competition to encourage blood donations and help save lives by building out the U.S. blood supply for generations to come. It will all lead up to the 2024 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game on December 7 in Indianapolis. We’ll award … [Read more...]

September 27, 2024- Vizient, Inc. announced its continuing education program (CE) has received four-year accreditation status from Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), the gold standard for continuing education (CE) programs serving the healthcare profession. Vizient's program received its last four-year accreditation in 2020. IPCE … [Read more...]

September 27, 2024- BD announced new data that highlights how its advanced artificial intelligence technology can help health systems better identify incidents of controlled substance diversion in the operating room. Hospital drug diversion occurs when a health care worker "diverts" opioids or other controlled substances away from patients for personal use or sale. The … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that it has been named to FORTUNE® magazine’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Henry Schein was recognized for its innovative emergency preparedness and response strategy in support of health care … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- Baxter International Inc. unveiled its next generation airway clearance system, The Vest Advanced Pulmonary Experience (APX) System, at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. The Vest APX System supports daily therapy for adults and children with certain chronic lung conditions and retained secretions. The system features the same trusted airflow … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- As World Heart Day (September 29) approaches, Abbott shares that USA Today is featuring a special Cardiovascular Health insert in a recent issue (September 25). Click here for the digital version.   Within the insert is a section dedicated to empowering people to take control of their heart health by finding out their cholesterol numbers and encouraging … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- 100 years ago, philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps opened the doors at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, establishing the region’s oldest health system. Scripps Health leaders and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria commemorated the 100th anniversary of the hospital’s founding outside Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, according to The Times of … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- Medtronic plc announced at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago the commercial launch of several software, hardware, and imaging innovations. These enhancements are designed to advance AiBLE™, the Medtronic smart ecosystem of innovative navigation, robotics, data and AI, imaging, software and implants that enable more … [Read more...]

September 26, 2024- Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc., and kidney care management company Interwell Health, have expanded their value-based care agreement to include Florida for eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Interwell’s value-based support services are now available in 14 … [Read more...]