Kreg Koford joined Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Hospital Operations. After being responsible for $2.2 billion of non-labor spend at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, he was tasked with bringing a bold vision and developing new opportunities in existing relationships to transform how the …
Meena Medler begins new position at Owens & Minor as VP & GM for OP Products, Kits and Services
Meena Medler of Owens & Minor has begun a new position at the company as Vice President and General Manager for OR Products, Kits, and Services. Medler, formerly the VP of Supply Chain Management at UPMC, and the Vice President of Strategic Supplier Engagement at Premier Inc., began her new position at Owens & Minor …
Vizient recognizes 22 suppliers and distributors for service excellence
Vizient recognized the superior performance of suppliers and distributors for their work to deliver exceptional service to its providers. The recognitions were presented at the Vizient Connections Summit, held Sept. 18-21 in Las Vegas. Vizient recognized the suppliers and distributors for their support of Vizient provider customers in three categories. Read More
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September 15, 2023
UF Health officially welcomes Flagler Health+ to the family
Looking to improve the health of the St. Johns region by combining innovative health care opportunities with a longstanding legacy of supporting the community, University of Florida Health officials announced that Flagler Health+ has become part of the University of Florida’s academic health center and will be renamed UF Health St. Johns. Mori Hosseini, chair …
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Intermountain Health receives global award for using technology processes to enhance care for patients experiencing serious medical conditions
Intermountain Health has received the distinguished 2023 Davies Award of Excellence from the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for their use of technology and improved processes to enhance care for patients experiencing serious medical conditions. The Davies Award — HIMSS’s highest global recognition of hospitals and ambulatory care centers —recognizes health systems that not …
UPMC appoints new CFO
UPMC recently announced the appointment of Frederick M. Hargett to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 1. Earlier this year, Edward Karlovich announced his retirement as CFO. Hargett comes to UPMC from Novant Health, Inc., where he has served as executive vice president and CFO for 15 years. Novant Health is …
Cardinal Health, Children’s Hospital Association announce second Preventing Youth Suicide Cohort
Cardinal Health in partnership with Children’s Hospitals Association and the Zero Suicide Institute announced today the second round of grant recipients for the Preventing Youth Suicide: A Cardinal Health Foundation National Collaborative. The grants, which total approximately $1.7 million, will provide support to 14 children’s hospitals and health systems nationwide to help prevent youth suicide in …
Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals continue collaboration to support economic opportunity for local suppliers
Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals have selected five local diverse businesses to complete their annual six-month mentorship program called the Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Supplier Accelerator. This program aims to expand the knowledge and impact of local businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio and owned by traditionally under-represented entrepreneurs, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, minorities, …
September 1, 2023
Natalie Ashby promoted to Southwest Utah Market President and St. George Regional Hospital President
Natalie Ashby, who currently serves as nurse administrator at Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital, has been selected from an outstanding pool of candidates as the new president (formerly titled administrator) of St. George Regional Hospital, and president of the Southwest Utah Market of Intermountain Desert Region. She replaces Mitch Cloward, who accepted a new …
Valify announces executive appointments
Valify, the pioneering cost-management technology platform specializing in in the classification and benchmarking of non-labor expenditures for healthcare providers, today announced the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team. Jessica Burns assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group, an innovative group purchasing model tailored exclusively to hospital purchased …
Increasing American Manufacturing in the Wake of COVID-19
In the constant search for ways to cut costs across the board, one of the biggest points of debate for IDNs and providers is the decision between domestic or international manufacturing for their supplies. The pandemic illuminated the need for increased manufacturing in the United States as the demand for PPE and other materials skyrocketed. …
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OhioHealth, Valley Health System and UAB Medicine Ranked Among Most Empower Brands in Healthcare
Brand perception is an important aspect of sales and marketing success in the healthcare industry. Consumers across health systems and the healthcare supply industry desire to feel good about the decisions they make and know that the brands they are buying from are trustworthy. Read More
Henry Schein opens customer assistance hotline in response to Hurricane Idalia
Henry Schein reminds its customers in Florida and all areas in the projected path of Hurricane Idalia that the Henry Schein Customer Assistance Hotline is open for dentists and physicians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by the hurricane. The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers is 800-999-9729. …
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