November 5, 2024- The 2024 guideline for cardiovascular management of adults undergoing noncardiac surgery reflects a decade of updates and new evidence since the guideline’s last release in 2014. The guideline targets the many disciplines of health care professionals who care for people undergoing surgery that requires general or regional anesthesia and who have known or … [Read more...]
Xpert® Mpox receives Emergency Use Listing by World Health Organization
November 5, 2024- Cepheid announced that The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed Xpert Mpox under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure. The EUL process assesses the quality, safety, and performance of essential health products, such as diagnostic tests, to guide procurement agencies and WHO Member States in making informed decisions for time-limited emergency … [Read more...]
Novant Health expands urgent care and physical therapy network
November 5, 2024- Novant Health announced it has closed on the purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (UCI) from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Included in the purchase are 52 Doctors Care and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics, which are staffed by nearly 200 physicians and advanced practice providers. The services provided at these clinics complement … [Read more...]
CHRISTUS finalizes Wadley Regional Medical Center purchase
November 5, 2024- CHRISTUS Health announced that it has finalized the purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas, according to KTBS.com. CHRISTUS purchased the hospital from Steward Healthcare, ensuring it would not close following Steward’s bankruptcy. CHRISTUS officials said they are committed to maintaining continuity of care in the community and will … [Read more...]
A partner in diabetes care: Henry Schein Medical supports health care professionals
November 5, 2024- November marks American Diabetes Month®, a time to raise awareness of diabetes and to support the 1.2 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes each year, and more than 38 million Americans affected by the disease. To help health care professionals enhance care and improve health outcomes for patients with diabetes, Henry Schein is offering its comprehensive … [Read more...]
Ascension awarded $2.5 Million from PCORI to improve antimicrobial prescribing practices for pediatric patients
November 4, 2024- Ascension is proud to announce that it has been awarded $2.5 million in funding support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). With this funding through the Health Systems Implementation Initiative (HSII), Ascension will enhance antimicrobial prescribing practices for pediatric patients with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) … [Read more...]
Premier statement on the Medicare Final Rules for Calendar Year 2025 (OPPS, PFS and Home Health)
November 4, 2024- Premier stated on November 1, 2024 that the company is "profoundly disappointed that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) latest updates to the calendar year (CY) 2025 payment rules will further widen the gap between Medicare reimbursements and the actual operational costs healthcare providers shoulder daily. Providers are grappling with … [Read more...]
Michael Cusack named President of BD Urology and Critical Care
November 4, 2024- BD announced that Michael Cusack has been named worldwide president of the BD Urology and Critical Care (UCC) business unit, effective November 1. In this role, Cusack will be responsible for driving the global strategic, operational, quality and commercial excellence of the UCC business unit globally. He will report to Richard Byrd, executive vice president … [Read more...]
US Access Board releases new standards for examination and procedure chairs
November 4, 2024- Midmark Corp. announced the Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chair not only meets but exceeds the 2024 US Access Board Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment. In fact, the US Access Board, the federal agency providing leadership and guidance for accessible design, found the Midmark 626 Barrier-Free Examination Chair to be the only chair … [Read more...]
Cardinal Health reports first quarter Fiscal Year 2025 results and raises Fiscal Year 2025 outlook
November 1, 2024- Cardinal Health, on November 1, reported first quarter fiscal year 2025 revenue of $52.3 billion, a decrease of 4% from the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. First quarter revenue increased 15% excluding the impact of the previously communicated large customer contract expiration. First quarter GAAP operating earnings were $568 million and … [Read more...]