June 6, 2025- Premier submitted a statement for a June 5, 2025 hearing the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee held to explore barriers to supply chain modernization. In its statement, Premier urged the committee to implement policies that would strengthen the nation’s access to essential goods, particularly medical equipment and pharmaceuticals vital to … [Read more...]

June 5, 2025- Since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, the dialogue surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded, reflecting its revolutionary potential across industries, including healthcare, according to Premier. However, its promise becomes power only when organizations know how to harness it effectively. To maximize the potential of AI, Premier states we must … [Read more...]

June 5, 2025- Owens & Minor, Inc. announced it has mutually agreed with Rotech Healthcare Holdings Inc. to terminate the previously announced acquisition. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Owens & Minor has paid $80 million to Rotech Healthcare. Owens & Minor will also redeem the $1 billion of notes issued in April 2025, which include a special mandatory … [Read more...]

June 5, 2025- In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7), ZOLL® Medical and Simon’s Heart announced that they will be providing 32 youth organizations in cities across the U.S. with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training to respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the leading cause of death among young athletes. The initiative is part of … [Read more...]

June 5, 2025- A new 2-Minute Game Plan video is available from Abbott on their Afinion™ ACR Test. Get the new 2-Minute Game Plan now! Did you know? You can access this video as well as previous Game Plan videos via the RepConnect app for iOS mobile devices. To download the app on your iOS mobile device, search for “Repconnect” (one word) in the App Store, or click here. … [Read more...]

June 4, 2025- The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a leading provider of virtual second opinions (VSOs), has renewed its relationship with Baton Health to expand licensed clinical expertise to patients around the country by streamlining and scaling physician credentialing. As more regulatory scrutiny is placed on virtual care providers, The Clinic chose to work with Baton Health—a … [Read more...]

June 4, 2025- A JAMA study published June 3 found that of 2,237 counties across the U.S., 78% reported declines in vaccination rates for measles, mumps and rubella from 2019 through 2024, according to The American Hospital Association (AHA). The study said that measles is likely to return to endemic levels in the U.S. if MMR vaccination rates continue to decline.   The Centers … [Read more...]

June 6, 2025- Ever since the global COVID-19 pandemic detonated the long-running healthcare supply chain strategy of larger, rigid, standardized, single- and dual-vendor contracting with just-in-time and/our stockless distribution, providers have scrambled to embrace demand forecasting and more flexible contract sourcing that enabled options from alternative vendors. This … [Read more...]

June 4, 2025- Cardinal Health announced the U.S. launch of its multi-parameter, single-patient use monitoring cable and lead wire system that enables the continuous monitoring of cardiac activity, blood oxygen level and temperature with one point of connection. The new Kendall DL™ Multi System is designed to travel with the patient from admission to discharge for smooth … [Read more...]

June 3, 2025- BD announced that BD Vascular Access Management (VAM) has been awarded the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Seal of Approval. This endorsement serves as a symbol of excellence granting recognition that VAM has met INS rigorous standards. Vascular access is a common but complex process in healthcare settings, with varying products, policies and practices across … [Read more...]