September 13, 2024- BD announced that it has been named to TIME’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Companies that identifies the top-performing organizations across the globe based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Organized by TIME and Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider, top-performing organizations were identified based on … [Read more...]

September 13, 2024- Cigna Healthcare launched an "E-Treatment" option through MDLIVE by Evernorth. Beginning this month, customers have quick, flexible access to urgent care from board-certified doctors, without any direct interaction via phone or video. For many common, lower-risk conditions, such as allergies, eye or ear infections, urinary tract infections, and some … [Read more...]

September 13, 2024-  In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, Children's Hospital Association (CHA), Cardinal Health, and Zero Suicide Institute (ZSI) celebrate early success of the Preventing Youth Suicide Collaborative, a collaborative funded by the Cardinal Health Foundation, led by CHA, and informed by ZSI's prevention expertise. Since 2022, 30 children's hospitals … [Read more...]

September 13, 2024- The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a new report finding that hospital and health system performance on key patient safety and quality measures was better in the first quarter of 2024 than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, and that hospitals made these improvements while caring for patients with more significant health care needs. For … [Read more...]

September 13, 2024- On September 11, on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. hosted a policy briefing titled, "Rural Healthcare Realities: Hospitals' Efforts to Bridge the Access Gap," at the Rayburn House Office Building. The event featured remarks from Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH). Attended by an overflowing audience of more than 100 congressional staff and … [Read more...]

September 12, 2024- Sage Growth Partners (Sage), a healthcare growth strategy and marketing firm with expertise in market research, has announced new data findings that indicate where health systems, hospitals and physician practices are planning to invest for future revenue cycle success. Sage was commissioned by Atlanta-based Ingenious Med to conduct an … [Read more...]

September 12, 2024- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), a leader in point-of-care and home diagnostic tests and sample management solutions today announced the election of Jack Kenny to its Board of Directors, effective September 9, 2024. With the addition of Mr. Kenny, OraSure’s Board of Directors currently has seven members. Mr. Kenny is the former Chief Executive … [Read more...]

September 12, 2024- Pfizer Inc. and Valneva announced positive immunogenicity and safety data from their VLA15-221 Phase 2 study following a second booster vaccination of their Lyme disease vaccine candidate, VLA15, given one year after receiving the first booster dose. The immune response and safety profile of VLA15 one month after receiving the second booster dose were … [Read more...]

September 12, 2024- QuidelOrtho Corporation announces the appointment of Lee Bowman as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this pivotal role, Bowman leads QuidelOrtho’s human resources strategy, driving initiatives that bolster a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. Bowman reports to Brian Blaser, President and Chief Executive Officer. Bowman brings over 25 years of … [Read more...]

September 12, 2024- Vizient, Inc. has submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rules. In the company's OPPS comments, they reiterate concerns about the payment rate, as previously noted in comments to CMS, and urged CMS to consider … [Read more...]