October 22, 2026- Last spring I spent a day riding with a rep named Dale. Fifteen years in, he knew everybody – the kind of guy who gets waved past the front desk without breaking stride. He told me about his best account, a multi-site clinic group he’d had for eight years. I asked what the group spent annually across all the categories he sells. He guessed. Then I asked … [Read more...]

October 22, 2026- Mayo Clinic in Rochester has again been named the No. 1 smart hospital in the world by Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals 2027." Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals" recognizes 410 healthcare organizations from 33 countries that are advancing digital innovation. Mayo Clinic in Arizona ranked No. 11, Mayo Clinic in Florida ranked No. 21 and Mayo … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges President Donald Trump’s invocation of a Depression-era law to impose 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, according to CNBC. The suit was filed by Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey-based food importer impacted by the tariffs. The complaint asks the court to declare the tariffs unlawful, block their enforcement, and … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- Walgreens launched the 2026-2027 Walgreens Flu Index, an interactive online tool that tracks flu, COVID-19 and other acute respiratory illness activity nationwide. Updated weekly on Mondays, the Flu Index provides state- and county-level insights using multiple sources, including Walgreens flu and COVID-19 testing data, prescription antivirals and … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- If you’re new to medical/surgical sales, surface disinfection can look straightforward. But spend a little time with an infection preventionist, nurse or environmental services team and you will quickly discover there is a lot more to the category. For example: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), environmental cleaning … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Kidney Care National Plan, a coordinated department-wide strategy focused on revitalizing American kidney care. The new Kidney Care National Plan will address the root cause of disease and implement better treatments for Americans at every stage of kidney disease. The Plan identifies where … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- The Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation yesterday declared a regular dividend of 94 cents per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 4, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2026. Continue Reading … [Read more...]

October 21, 2026- Abbott announced its intention to separate its Nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company that will be a global leader in the rapidly expanding healthy nutrition market with approximately $8.5 billion in annual sales and a portfolio of iconic brands. With different investment identities and requirements, growth profiles, and innovation … [Read more...]

October 20, 2026- Abbott announced that the Cologuard Plus® test has received CE Mark under the European Union's In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), marking an important step toward making the noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test available in Europe. Cologuard Plus is a DNA test designed to detect both colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous … [Read more...]

October 20, 2026- An executive order issued by the White House Oct. 19 directs the Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, to establish a Women’s Health Division, according to the American Hospital Association. The new division will focus on conditions that affect women. The order calls for more research into cardiovascular disease, … [Read more...]