Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems ended the fourth quarter of last year with net income of $311 million on revenues of $3.1 billion, compared to a net loss of $373 million on revenues of $3.3 billion in the same period a year earlier. Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted revenues of $14.3 billion in the fourth quarter of last year, …
The Advantages and Challenges to Self-Distribution During the Pandemic
Many hospitals and IDNs have implemented a self-distribution strategy taking on the costs and responsibilities that used to fall to a distributor. What were some of the advantages and challenges during the height of the pandemic for Consolidated Service Centers (CSCs) and self-distribution? Panelists from three IDNs joined Moderator Brent Petty, a leading healthcare consultant, …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital opens new ambulatory care facility
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital opened the Center for Community Health, a new, six-story, 400,000-square-foot ambulatory care center on Monday. The Center for Community Health offers a wide range of ambulatory care services, including oncology, digestive, and endoscopy services, as well as an infusion center, ambulatory surgery, diagnostic imaging center, and more. Read More
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The Road to Reopening Won’t Be a Straight Line
The pandemic isn’t over, but people correctly sense the danger is declining. They want more of their regular lives back. As more people get vaccinated, especially older Americans, the vulnerability of the population falls. The Biden administration reports more than 20% of adults have had at least one shot, including 56% of those over 65. …
Michigan healthcare CEO gets 15 years in prison for $150M fraud
The CEO of a chain of medical clinics in Michigan and Ohio was sentenced March 3 to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $51 million in restitution for his role in a $150 million healthcare fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Mashiyat Rashid was sentenced after pleading guilty in 2018 to money …
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Les Popiolek appointed CEO of Valify and Valify Solutions Group
Valify Solutions Group (Frisco, TX) announced that Les Popiolek has been appointed CEO of Valify and Valify Solutions Group. Popiolek replaces Chris Heckler who announced his decision to pursue new opportunities after seven years leading the technology and analytics platform, and the GPO. Valify, an affiliated company of HCA Healthcare, is the only healthcare cost …
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5 Things with Bruce Radcliff: A Supply Chain Hub Executive Interview
Bruce Radcliff, Systems VP, Supply Chain with Advocate Aurora Health (AAH), recently discussed many topics surrounding the Midwestern healthcare system’s supply chain operations and the pandemic with Maria Hames, a partner with HealthCare Links, for the Learning from Leaders Webinar Series with ANAE, the Association of National Account Executives. AAH is based in Illinois and …
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Five Questions with Tony Johnson: A Supply Chain Hub Executive Interview
Tony JohnsonSVP, Chief Supply Chain OfficerBaylor Scott & White Health Tony Johnson was close to retirement when Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX) provided him with one last adventure as SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2016. Today, he oversees the large Texas health system’s supply chain through the pandemic and beyond. He …
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The New Healthcare Supply Chain Mandate – The Advisory Board
Tom Lubotsky – Allina Health – September 29 2021
Tom Lubotsky Vice President Supply Chain Allina Health
Enterprise Selling
Imagine a client roster filled with the biggest and best of the country’s hospitals and health systems with names like HCA, Ascension, Trinity Health, Tenet and Bon Secours. Now imagine working with those clients every day, delivering great service and growing the relationships over time. Winning “enterprise business” presents unique challenges to selling teams and …
UV-C Disinfection in the Spotlight
Microbiologists know that ultraviolet radiation can disinfect air, water, and nonporous surfaces. For decades, UV-C radiation – the highest energy portion of the UV radiation spectrum – has been used to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as tuberculosis. Today, because of COVID-19, UV-C is becoming a rock star. News about UV-C “robots” – mobile …
Vendor Credentialing Very Much Active
In interviews with nearly 100 providers, GHX/Vendormate found that nearly 88% believe compliance controls will increase, and almost 76% expect all reps or a combination of on/offsite reps will be credentialed, Chrystie Leonard, general manager, credentialing and managed services, told Repertoire in mid-November. “We expect vendor credentialing to expand rapidly due to heightened security requirements and new …
Preventive Care: Do we have too many guidelines?
Researchers suggest it might be time for some ‘de-intensification’ Editor’s note: The following is fourth in a series about changes occurring among primary care physicians. Does anybody actually oppose the concept of preventive medicine for kids and adults? Ask yourself: How many people do you know who believe that regular blood pressure checks at the pediatrician’s …
Simrit Sandhu joins Vizient, Inc.
Vizient, Inc. today announced that Simrit Sandhu has joined the company as executive vice president, Strategic Transformation and Clinical-Supply Solutions. In this new role, Sandhu will lead the implementation of Vizient’s overall strategic plan and its supply chain businesses in areas spanning medical-surgical, clinical preference, capital, purchased services and supply chain operations. Prior to joining Vizient, …