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AHA appoints new senior vice president and chief physician executive – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 22, 2022 –The American Hospital Association named Chris DeRienzo, M.D., senior vice president and chief physician executive. In his new role, DeRienzo will develop strategies and resources that improve health outcomes in support of the mission of the nation’s hospitals and health systems. H
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging to establish new U.S. flexible packaging facility – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 22, 2022 –Nelipak Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced that it will establish a new flexible packaging production site in Winston-Salem,
Pfizer invests $750M in pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Michigan – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 22, 2022 –According to a report byPharmaNewsIntelligence, Pfizer is investing $750 million to expand its Kalamazoo, Mich., manufacturing facility to increase the production of its injectable medicines and vaccines. The expansion will allow Pfizer to increase production on vaccines and medic
Committing to a resilient supply chain – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 22, 2022 –As a New York-based company, Dukal felt a personal and human need to be part of the solution. 24/7 communication with some of the largest healthcare systems in the country, our company worked tirelessly to protect PPE inventory while offering transparency and trust amid a healthca
National Council on Aging launches coordinated effort to promote COVID and flu vaccinations – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 21, 2022 –The National Council on Aging, the national voice for every person’s right to age well, has received a $50 million grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, to implement a nationwide campaign to ensure older adults and people with disabilities get the latest COVID a
HHS increases access to Tamiflu through the Strategic National Stockpile – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 21, 2022 –The HHS has expanded access to Tamiflu through the Strategic National Stockpile because of an increase in demand during the worst flu season in more than a decade. Jurisdictions will work with their ASPR Regional Teams to evaluate any requests for Tamiflu through the SNS, ensuring
Healthmark releases new CEU game, “The Instrument Travel Guide” – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 21, 2022 –Healthmark has announced the launch of their newest game on Crazy4Clean.com, “The Instrument Travel Guide.”In this new mobile device-ready game, you will:Review the recommended practices for the transport of clean, high-level disinfected, and sterilized items.Review the recommende
Henry Schein donates hygiene packs to ease humanitarian crisis in Ukraine – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 21, 2022 –Henry Schein announced that its Henry Schein Cares Pack Program, a global cause-marketing campaign to engage health care customers, including dentists and physicians, reached more than 27,000 Ukrainians who have been affected by the current humanitarian crisis.As a result of the c
Cardinal Health appoints new CFO – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 19, 2022 –Cardinal Health and its board of directors announced today that Aaron Alt will become the company’s new chief financial officer. Alt will succeed interim CFO, Trish English and will report to CEO, Jason Hollar, as a member of the company’s Executive Committee effective Feb. 10.In
Semperit sells medical business to Southeast Asian glove producer HARPS – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 19, 2022 –Semperit AG Holding has reached an agreement with the Southeast Asian glove producer Harps Global, based in Singapore with production facilities in Malaysia, on the sale of its medical business – Sempermed, a manufacturer of surgical and examination gloves. The contract was recent
Women Leaders in Supply Chain – Jennifer Taylor – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 19, 2022 –Jennifer Taylor is the Director of Contracts for Universal Health Services. Read an excerpt fromThe Journal of Healthcare Contracting’s“Women Leaders in Supply Chain” below.In what ways has the supply chain changed for the better over the last 2-3 years?Over the last couple of yea
Frontiers of the Healthcare Supply Chain: How long are my supply chains? – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –“China Begins Live Fire Drills, Effectively Blockading Taiwan” roared the headline on the front page of the Wall Street Journal several months back. The following day, in their “Review” section, the headline read “The Coming War Over Taiwan.” Should these headlines and opinions st
ASP Global expands its portfolio of healthcare supply solutions through acquisition of RAM Scientific and SAFE-T-FILL Micro Blood Collection Systems – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –ASP Global, a leading strategic sourcing company serving America’s largest health systems, labs and distributors, announced today the acquisition of Nashville-headquartered, RAM Scientific.RAM Scientific has provided high quality 100% plastic capillary blood collection devices sin
Weekly flu and COVID-19 updates – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –Each week, we will compile the latest data regarding flu and COVID-19 cases in the United States. As things change, we hope that this information will paint a better picture of what to look for in emerging COVID variant and in the upcoming flu season.According to the CDC’sWeekly U
Ibex deploys AI-powered cancer diagnostics solution at UPMC – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 19, 2022 –Ibex Medical Analytics, the leader in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, announced the live deployment by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of Galen™ Prostate, an AI-based solution that supports pathologists during cancer diagnosis, at the UPMC network.The Galen™ suite of so
Abbott launches the world’s smallest implantable, rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system for chronic pain – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –Abbott announced the FDA approval of the company’s Eterna™ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system – the smallest implantable, rechargeable spinal cord stimulator currently available on the market for the treatment of chronic pain. Eterna SCS utilizes Abbott’s proprietary low-dose Bu
KARL STORZ receives Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., proudly announces its TIPCAM®1 Rubina® with ARTip® SOLO robotic assistance has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country.Each year, healthcare experts
Memorial Hermann Health System invests $3.2B in digital health billing startup Cedar – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 19, 2022 –Cedar, an enterprise healthcare engagement platform that improves the end-to-end consumer financial journey, today announced that Memorial Hermann Health System, a nonprofit, award-winning health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities, has joined the company’s
Medical distributors celebrate inclusion of healthcare priorities in omnibus legislation – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 20, 2022 –The Health Industry Distributors Association recently celebrated the inclusion of provisions to strengthen pandemic preparedness and preserve lab services in the text of the omnibus appropriations act released by Congress.The bipartisan provisions of the PREVENT Pandemics Act in t
Texas health system Shannon joins Mayo Clinic Care Network – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –Shannon and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, Dec. 14, that the Texas health system has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge a
Women Leaders in Supply Chain – Margaret Steele – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –Margaret Steele is the Senior Vice President, Med/Surg, Lab and Blood, GPO Services & Delivery at Vizient. Read an excerpt from The Journal of Healthcare Contracting’s “Women Leaders in Supply Chain” below.Please tell us about your role/responsibilities within your organization.I
Formlabs 3D printers receive Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –Formlabs, the leading 3D printing company, announced its 3D printers have received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country.Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient member-led councils re
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s advanced analytical instruments receive R&D 100 Awards – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –Thermo Fisher Scientific received R&D 100 Awards from R&D World Magazine for two of its most recently launched analytical instruments. The R&D 100 Awards competition honors the latest innovations in science and technology, identifying the top 100 revolutionary technologies of the
Henry Schein makes investment to form strategic partnership with Biotech Dental Group – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –Henry Schein announced a definitive agreement with the shareholders of Biotech Dental S.A.S., a rapidly growing provider of innovative clinical software and oral surgery and orthodontic products based in Salon-de-Provence, France, to acquire a majority ownership stake in the compa
TriHealth announces affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 16, 2022 –TriHealth, a leading Cincinnati-based integrated healthcare delivery system, today announced it is now an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute – the nation’s top-ranked heart program, according to U.S. News & World Report.Cleveland Clinic will work
Walgreens’ VillageMD acquires Summit Health-CityMD, creating one of the largest independent provider groups in the US – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 14, 2022 –VillageMD announced today it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD, a leading provider of primary, specialty and urgent care. The transaction is valued at approximately $8.9 billion with investments from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) and
FDA grants emergency use authorization for Thermo Fisher’s monkeypox test – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the FDA has granted EUA for its Applied Biosystems TaqPath Monkeypox/Orthopox Virus DNA Kit, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test designed to detect non-variola Orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus, in approximately three-and-a-half hours
Women Leaders in Supply Chain – Leann Spadaro – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –Leann Spadaro is the Director of Commercialization and Engagement for Premier Inc. Read an excerpt fromThe Journal of Healthcare Contracting’s“Women Leaders in Supply Chain” below.When you hear words like diversity and equity in the workplace, what does that mean to you? How can t
Medtronic announces first patient enrolled in U.S. clinical trial for Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –Medtronic announced the first patient enrolled in the Expand URO U.S. clinical trial for the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. The robotic-assisted prostatectomy procedure was performed by Dr. Michael R. Abern at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C.Minimally invasiv
Seven Intermountain Healthcare hospitals in Utah make U.S. News & World Report list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –U.S. News & World Report has released their annual list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and seven Intermountain Healthcare hospitals in Utah have made the list, an important achievement as fewer than 300 hospitals around the country scored high enough to be recognized.Intermo
New study shows that half of Americans avoid seeking care in hospitals due to staffing shortages and virus-exposure concerns – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –According to a new consumer survey from Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), about 50% of Americans say they’re likely to avoid going to the hospital for care over fears of catching COVID-19 or another virus and due to concerns over the impact of staffing shortages. To improve the ho
Teleflex celebrates 400,000 patients treated with the minimally invasive UroLift System – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –Teleflex announced that 400,000 patients have now been treated with the UroLift® System, a safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. The UroLift® System is the number one minimally invasive BPH procedure ch
Midmark earns award for creating a healthy workplace for its teammates – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –Midmark announced the company received a gold-level Healthy Worksite Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO).The Healthy Worksite Award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and we
Podcast: The man behind the FAH Corris Boyd Diversity in Healthcare Leadership Award and his impact – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 14, 2022 –Nominations are now open for the annual FAH Corris Boyd Diversity in Healthcare Leadership Award. This honor is given to an individual or company that has made an outstanding contribution to fostering leadership, partnering, and mentoring in the health care industry.But who is Cor
CME announces the addition of two new warehouses – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 15, 2022 –CME Corp., the largest equipment-only distributor of medical products in the U.S., is pleased to announce the addition of two new warehouses.“CME Corp. has experienced significant growth in both the Chicago and Dallas markets over the past few years resulting in the need to increa
Owens & Minor announces winners of 2022 supplier diversity awards – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 12, 2022 –Owens & Minor and the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA) announced the winners of the 2022 Supplier Diversity Awards honoring the legacy of Earl G. Reubel. The awards recognize people and organizations that demonstrate an active, sustained commitment to advocating for g
Healthcare has to innovate to attract and retain employees – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 12, 2022 –The AHA released a new report – The American Hospital Association 2023 Health Care Workforce Talent Scan – providing valuable insights and practical recommendations to help healthcare organizations find better ways to support, retain, and recruit their staff.“Building a thriving h
HCA Healthcare and Musicians on Call announce collaboration to expand live music programs in hospitals nationwide – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 9, 2022 –HCA Healthcare and Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, today announced a new collaboration to bring MOC’s live music programs to more hospitals across the country.A
CommonSpirit Health launches Lloyd H. Dean Institute for Humankindness & Health Justice – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 13, 2022 –CommonSpirit Health has launched the Lloyd H. Dean Institute for Humankindness & Health Justice in order to leverage the power of humankindness to treat the social causes of poor health and advance health justice. Alisahah Jackson, MD, who most recently served as System Vice Presi
Weekly flu and COVID-19 updates – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
December 13, 2022 –Each week, we will compile the latest data regarding flu and COVID-19 cases in the United States. As things change, we hope that this information will paint a better picture of what to look for in emerging COVID variant and in the upcoming flu season.According to the CDC’sWeekly U