March 12, 2025- Ambulatory surgery centers are outpatient facilities that provide same-day surgical, diagnostic, and preventive procedures at a lower cost to the patient. There are over 6,000 Medicare-certified surgery centers operating in the United States, and that number continues to grow. As more and more patients look to an outpatient setting for these procedures, it’s … [Read more...]

March 12, 2025- Henry Schein, Inc. presented at the Leerink Global Healthcare Conference yesterday, Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, in Miami. Replays are available on the Henry Schein website following the presentations. Click here for the presentation. Continue Reading … [Read more...]

March 12, 2025- Significant tariffs have been imposed on top U.S. trading partners-including a 25% import tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, according to the according to The Wall Street Journal, and an increase to 20% on Chinese goods. Forbes states that these tariffs may increase healthcare costs, which will then be passed on to patients in one of two ways — either … [Read more...]

March 12, 2025- Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women under age 50. According to the American Cancer Society, almost 153,000 individuals in the U.S. were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in 2024, and more than 53,000 died from the disease. March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month … [Read more...]

March 12, 2025- Nearly 3 million Americans live in mostly rural counties that lack both healthcare and reliable high-speed internet, leaving them with worse outcomes and fewer options, KFF Health News reported March 10. KFF used data from the Federal Communications Commission, George Washington University’s Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity, U.S. Census … [Read more...]

March 11, 2025- Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and impact in the on-demand care industry. Over the past 10 years, Northwell Health-GoHealth has led the industry in advancement and innovation, delivering millions of unparalleled healthcare experiences. Northwell Health-GoHealth opened its first … [Read more...]

March 11, 2025- In 2025, 136 organizations have been recognized for their unwavering commitment to business integrity. Within the healthcare sector, Henry Schein is one of three honorees in the Healthcare Products industry. Premier, a member of Ethisphere’s Business Ethics Leadership Alliance™ (BELA), a global community committed to advancing business integrity, has been … [Read more...]

March 11, 2025- At a recent American Medical Group Association (AMGA) board meeting, several large, successful members shared something concerning to the group – they were running out of money. “These are seasoned leaders,” said Chet Speed, chief policy officer. “They’re not alarmists. They don’t panic. They’re reasonable. They take measured moves as far as their operation's … [Read more...]

March 11, 2025- Worried about renewed inflation and new tariffs? Here are actionable steps supply chain leaders can take. It is understandable that when you add renewed worries about inflation, a recession, and now tariffs all adding to the cost of healthcare goods and services, you get a pretty bleak picture. As a number of organizations including GPOs and others said, now is … [Read more...]

March 10, 2025- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a health advisory on the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. As of Friday, March 7, Texas has reported 198 cases and New Mexico has reported 10 cases, with more expected. The advisory includes recommendations for health care providers on measles vaccination, testing and management. The New Mexico … [Read more...]