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UPS Flight Forward Inc., a UPS subsidiary, received the U.S. government’s first full “Part 135 Standard” certification to operate a drone airline. UPS Flight Forward’s certificate permits the company to fly an unlimited number of drones with an unlimited number of remote operators in command. This will enable UPS to scale its operations to meet …
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Patric Merritt, MBA Sr. Director of National Accounts and Strategic Alliances at Cantel Medical spoke at the JHC’s Supply Chain Summit in August. Here are some key takeaways: Stay on top of IDN mergers and acquisitions. “Within five to eight years, we’ll have 100 to 150 IDNs. As a national account executive, your ability to …
Patric Merritt of Cantel Medical at the 2019 Supply Chain SummitRead More
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John Pritchard, President of ANAE, sat down with supply chain leader Michael Gray in September 2019 for a webinar on his role at SSM Health in the past year and a half. He shared what makes SSM unique, what his top priorities are for SSM, a success story at SSM and his guidance for suppliers. …
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Becker’s Hospital Review compiled 40 large health systems by number of hospitals and 60 large hospitals by bed count. This list was developed based on information as of July 2019. HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.): 185 hospitals Ascension Health (St. Louis): 151 hospitals CommonSpirit Health (Chicago): 142 hospitals Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): 105 hospitals Trinity …
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The lawsuit that began September 23 alleges Sutter Health gobbled up competing medical providers in the region and used its market dominance to set higher prices for insurance plans. Becerra points to a 2018 study that found unadjusted inpatient procedure prices are 70% higher in Northern California than Southern California. The lawsuit notes Sutter Health’s …
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The Board of Trustees of Lafayette General Health and Ochsner Health System announced they have signed a letter of intent for Lafayette General to merge with Ochsner Health System. Combined system will be the largest and most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Gulf South and will bring $365 million in investments to the Acadiana region. …
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Sam’s Club is teaming up with healthcare companies to offer members bundles of healthcare services ranging from $50 to $240 per year. Five things to know: 1. Sam’s Club is partnering with Humana and other companies to offer members in Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina discounts on healthcare services, including primary care and dental services. …
Sam’s Club launches healthcare pilot program for membersRead More
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UC San Diego Health has been named a top performer in the 2019 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award category by Vizient, Inc. This award recognizes UC San Diego Health among the nation’s top ten academic medical centers for achieving the highest levels of quality and patient-centered outcomes for all patients. View full article …
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100 of the largest health systems in 2019; Lafayette General Health to merge with Ochsner Health System; Sam’s Club enters into healthcare
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HCA Healthcare, parent company of Memorial Hospital, purchased 55.28 acres for $15.8 million west of the Wildlight community in Nassau County. The five contiguous parcels are at northeast Interstate 95 and Florida A1A. In May, Baptist Health bought 25.96 acres at Florida A1A and Harper Chapel Road, less than a half a mile from the …
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The Supply Chain Operational Excellence Award recognizes the top-performing member in each cohort for achieving strong operational controls and efficiency in their supply chain operations. The 2019 winners by cohort are: Comprehensive Academic Medical Center: MedStar Health, Inc. Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Center: Freeman Health System Complex Care Medical Center: Hunterdon Healthcare System Community …
Vizient Presents Supply Chain Excellence Awards at the 2019 Connections Education SummitRead More
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With a 116-year-old history in Idaho, Saint Luke’s has eight medical centers and 200-plus clinics. Adrian Wengert, Vice president of Supply Chain & Procurement for St. Luke’s Health System, provides strategy, direction and oversight for all category management, strategic sourcing, value analysis, contracting, capital project management, data/analytics, purchasing, operations, inventory, logistics and program management initiatives. …
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Guest speakers for the 2019 Supply Chain Summit came from across the country to provide National Account Executives with the knowledge for “getting ahead” in a market that’s constantly changing. A major area in question was how to navigate GPOs and IDNs, and understanding acquisitions and consolidations. Ken Murawski, President and Founder of Healthcare Links, …
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The Journal of Healthcare Contracting has released its annual list of “Ten People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting!” Each of these ten people were selected based on suggestions received from readers and industry sources. Their stories are about the relationships of contracting professionals with clinicians, co-workers, department directors, staff, and GPOs. They balance new ideas …
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