Stop making sense. The title of the afore-mentioned 1984 Talking Heads movie comes to mind when trying to interpret this winter’s flurry of healthcare-related announcements: CVS Health to acquire Aetna (Dec 3). Advocate Health to merge with Aurora Health Care (Dec 4). UnitedHealth Group to acquire DaVita Medical Group (Dec 6). Dignity Health to merge …
Free Download! List of the Top 25 RPCs by Member Hospitals!
The first time I heard of RPCs, a client of mine called them “Virtual IDNs.” That was probably 15 years ago. The idea is simple enough, it is hyper aggregation or super aggregation. Facilities that have different owners create an organization that empowers them to create more value in a contract. Today, they have grown …
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Cyber Attack Aimed at Healthcare Technology Supply Chain
A destructive virus called Orangeworm is focused on the healthcare supply chain finding its way in to medical devices such as X-rays and MRI machines. It appears the virus is deployed by a hacker attempting to export information in some sort of corporate espionage. It does not appear any patient information has been compromised. Click …
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Bruce Mairose to Present at IDN Insights East in Atlanta
Bruce Mairose of Mayo will present during a panel discussion on RPCs with Kreg Koford of Intermountain and Jacob Groenewold of Presence Health. You have the very unique opportunity to hear Bruce in June at IDN Insights in Atlanta, GA. June 4-5. Committed Speakers: Kreg Koford- Intermountain Healthcare Bruce Mairose- Mayo Clinic Simrit Sandhu- Cleveland …
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Study: Nearly Three-Quarters Of Commonly Used Medical Scopes Tainted By Bacteria
In an ominous sign for patient safety, 71 percent of reusable medical scopes deemed ready for use on patients tested positive for bacteria at three major U.S. hospitals, according to a new study. The paper, published last month in the American Journal of Infection Control, underscores the infection risk posed by a wide range of …
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April 11, 2018
Healthcare jobs on the rise, Koford from Intermountain to present, 3 new National Accounts jobs on the Job Board
Michael DeLuca from Prodigo Solutions on Healthcare Supply Chain Radio
Check out the latest episode of Healthcare Supply Chain Radio! Michael DeLuca has been involved in supply chain systems and e-business integrations in the healthcare, manufacturing, software and consulting services sectors for the last 17 years. He is currently an Executive Vice President at Prodigo Solutions Inc. In this role, DeLuca leads the Operations side …
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10 Keys for Success in National Accounts in 2018! (Free 10-page e-book available for download now!)
The Association of National Account Executives (ANAE) has assembled this paper to help National Account Executives succeed in 2018. In this 10 page e-book, you will receive 10 keys that will help you navigate 2018. So much has changed in the last few years. The way we have done things for the last 30 years …
GPO versus IDN: what’s the best strategy?
More great information from our friends at Healthcare Links. It is great to see Ken take a stab at the most common question for National Accounts: Do we focus on GPOs or IDNs and the answer is….Yes. Take a read and let me know your thoughts…. GPOs versus IDNs
2018 Mark McKenna lecture now available on video
The Annual Mark McKenna Lecture brings key innovators and thought leaders in healthcare to Arizona State University to speak on current healthcare issues and highlight the importance of supply chain in improving organizational performance and clinical practice. There is a touching foreword by Mark’s brother, Ned, that truly captures the Mark McKenna I remember. I …
Tony Johnson of Baylor Scott & White at IDN Insights
Tony Johnson will take a deep dive into Baylor Scott & Whites high performing supply chain. You have the very unique opportunity to hear Tony in June at IDN Insights in Atlanta, GA. June 4-5. Committed Speakers: Kreg Koford- Intermountain Healthcare Bruce Mairose- Mayo Clinic Simrit Sandhu- Cleveland Clinic Kathryn Carpenter- CHI Tony Johnson- Baylor …
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Walmart adding exam rooms in $11b remodel
Walmart is remodeling 500 stores and opening another 20 in a $11b project that will add private consultation rooms for caregiver patient activities. With an estimated 140 million people entering a Walmart each week it seems that the retail giant is signalling a bold move into healthcare. Click below for the full article. Walmart $11b …
March 28, 2018
Job Board added to NAW, 10 Keys to National Accounts Success in 2018, Bardis to leave HHS
Help Wanted!
Zimmer Biomet Corporate Sales Director – Northeast (588658) Responsible for developing and implementing Corporate Sales strategies and tactics to maximize Zimmer Biomet full-line sales growth for assigned IDN and Academic Accounts. Apply by clicking here Nihon Kohden Director, Health System Alliances Dallas, Tx. The Director, Health System Alliances will provide leadership in the identification, prioritization, …
7 things to know about the leader of the Amazon, Berkshire, JP Morgan organization
So much is still unknown about the consortium of progressive companies trying to bend the cost curve. Thanks to Becker’s we now know about its leader, Todd Combs. Interestingly he has an insurance background that would make one surmise that he may very well start by aggregating employee pools to reduce costs. Are supplies on …
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