Midmark promotes Scott Denman to VP, supply chain
Midmark Corp. announced the promotion of Scott Denman to vice president of supply chain. In this position, Denman will be responsible for all aspects of the Midmark supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution.
Denman has been with Midmark since 2001, when he joined the company in summer production in Versailles. Over the years, he has held a series of key positions, including coordinator in the Midmark Production System (MPS) office, and later, he played a pivotal role in transitioning to MPS at the company’s Glasgow, Kentucky, location. Denman returned to Versailles as MPS office manager and later served as operations manager for Midmark’s medical business. In 2016, he took on the role of plant manager and site lead at the company’s former Lincolnshire, Illinois, location. Most recently, Denman held the position of senior director of U.S. manufacturing, where he was responsible for all domestic manufacturing operations.
“Throughout his tenure at Midmark, Denman has proven himself a trusted and influential leader, consistently driving operational excellence and playing an integral role in the company’s integration efforts,” a Midmark release stated. “His dedication to improving supply chain processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement has positioned him for success in this new leadership role.”
MedPro Associates and EZbra enter partnership for MedPro to provide contract sales
MedPro announced a new partnership with EZbra to provide contract medical sales across all major medical markets. Together, the two companies will take EZbra’s products to the entire United States to provide caregivers and patients with EZbra’s innovative wound care device, specifically designed for all post-surgical breast procedures, according to a release. “With a nationwide team of over 60 territory reps covering the Acute, Government and Non-Acute markets, MedPro is perfectly positioned to grow EZbra’s footprint and increase sales to caregivers of all kind,” the release said. “Additionally, Optimal Government Services will serve as the Master Distributor, creating a powerful synergy for sales, support and distribution for the three companies.”
EZbra meets the unique anatomical, medical, and emotional needs of patients recovering from breast procedures of all types. The EZbra mission is to provide patient-focused post-surgical dressings that promote recovery with dignity, provide superior comfort and support, and establish a new standard of care in breast surgery and beyond. Through continuous improvement and a commitment to quality, EZbra aims to transform wound care with devices that deliver comprehensive solutions for diverse anatomical and medical needs.
“This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and patient care. By joining forces with MedPro, we are taking a significant step toward establishing EZbra as the GOLD standard of care in post-operative breast surgery,” said Efrat Roman, Founder of EZbra.
Bill Sparks, Founder and CEO of MedPro, states, “EZbra is a great product and complement to the portfolio we represent. There is a clear need for post-operative support of breast care procedures, and their innovative approach is sure to provide caregivers and patients with an ideal solution.”
NDC announces Eryn Veronesi as Business Development Manager – Marketing Sales & Service
NDC, Inc. announced the hiring of Eryn Veronesi as Business Development Manager – Marketing Sales & Service. “Eryn is a dynamic and results-driven executive with 15 years of experience in business development and digital transformation, specializing in delivering innovative marketing solutions for a diverse range of companies in the healthcare industry,” NDC stated.
Cardinal Health completes acquisition of Integrated Oncology Network
Cardinal Health announced that it has completed its acquisition of Integrated Oncology Network (ION). ION is a physician-led independent community oncology network including more than 100 providers delivering care at more than 50 practice sites across 10 states. ION supports a complete continuum of care across its member sites including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, urology, diagnostic testing and other ancillary services. As part of the transaction ION practices will be integrated into Navista, Cardinal Health’s oncology practice alliance, and ION practice management and practice growth services will become part of Navista’s advanced services and technology offering. The ION team will join the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment of Cardinal Health.
SMI announces 2024 Tom Hughes Collaboration Award Recipients
SMI® presented Concordance Healthcare Solutions and Rush University System for Health (RUSH) with the prestigious 2024 Tom Hughes Collaboration Award. The announcement and presentation of the award took place at the SMI Fall 2024 Forum in Austin, Texas.
The SMI Tom Hughes Collaboration Award is in honor of the late Tom Hughes, SMI Executive Director from 2004 – 2021. This annual award, established in 2021, recognizes exceptional efforts of industry thought leaders collaborating to bring innovation, discovery, and improvements to the healthcare supply chain.
The Award Steering Committee chose SMI members Concordance Healthcare Solutions and RUSH for their collaborative partnership to transform patient care by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and making a positive impact on the healthcare supply chain. Rush and Concordance were able to achieve real-time insights into each of their supply chain processes, utilizing AI to increase resilience, and establishing higher transparency. This collaboration empowered supply chain teams to make rapid and informed, proactive decisions leading to a more agile, efficient and better prepared supply chain ecosystem.
Lisa Hohman, CEO at Concordance, said “We are honored to receive this esteemed industry award, which reflects the power of teamwork, collaboration and a shared vision. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team and our partners. Together, we are committed to driving positive change and making a lasting impact in the healthcare supply chain in honor of Tom Hughes who was a pioneer for trading partner collaboration.”
Jeremy Strong, Chief Supply Chain Officer at RUSH agreed and explained “This award demonstrates what is truly possible when partners work collaboratively and transparently, creating a mutually beneficial solution by leveraging the strengths of both organizations … it is a testament to what we can achieve when we unite our ideas and resources for a common purpose. This award is truly an honor for RUSH and for our supply chain team.”