July 16, 2024- A new survey conducted by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) sheds light on the prevailing attitudes and expectations regarding the future of the U.S. healthcare system. The survey, which tapped senior healthcare executives for their insight, indicates that the industry will continue to undergo significant changes due to various internal and external … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Capstone Health Alliance has announced the promotion of Ryan Maccubbin, MBA, to the position of Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Ryan will be leading business technology and innovation at Capstone Health Alliance, overseeing analytics, application development, and technology functions. With over two decades of experience in supply chain and … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Blood collection is more than just a routine medical procedure—it’s a crucial gateway to understanding our health. With millions of blood tests performed annually in the U.S., this procedure plays a fundamental role in modern healthcare. Over the years, blood-collection methods and tools have evolved significantly, enhancing both accuracy and the overall patient … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- Arizona State University (ASU) and CAPS Research is partnering with the IDN Summit to continue its decade long commitment to presenting topics that shape healthcare delivery. The Mark Mckenna Lecture Endowment recognizes McKenna’s contributions to the development of the field of health sector supply chain. The event will feature Dr. Rob Handfield’s Keynote … [Read more...]

July 16, 2024- William “Bill” Barefoot, aged 81, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on February 1, 1943, Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had an award-winning sales career working for Stuart Medical then Owens & Minor for over 40 years. He was known by many as the godfather of medical distribution in Western PA and … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- To help accelerate research into new treatments for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is partnering with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) – part of the National Institutes of Health – on the myeloMATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) precision medicine umbrella trial. By testing patients’ … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- The Food and Drug Administration extended the expiration dates of some at-home COVID tests. This came after test manufacturers provided data to the FDA that proved the tests were lasting longer than previously thought. As a result, some manufacturers started placing new expiration stickers over old expiration dates. Walgreens has carried a variety of brands … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- IU Health's new hospital is on pace to reimagine medical care in central Indiana and remix the identity of downtown Indianapolis in just three years. The $2.3 billion project, targeting a late 2027 debut, is a skyline-reshaping development for the Near Northside and an opportunity to reduce operating costs for IU Health. IU Health leaders recently provided a … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- Free-standing emergency rooms (FSERs) are a relatively new concept in the healthcare landscape. Twenty years ago, they accounted for only 1% of emergency rooms. Offering a viable alternative to traditional hospital-based emergency rooms, these standalone facilities offer emergency medical care to patients who need immediate attention but may not require the … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- From tonsillectomies to joint replacements, all types of surgeries are becoming less invasive and more convenient, requiring fewer hospitalizations and leading to a rise in the number of surgery centers. The U.S. outpatient care market is expected to hit $740 billion in 2024 and grow by an additional 4.45 percent annually through 2029, according to Statista. … [Read more...]