Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin has achieved Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Mayo Clinic Health System received the recognition on Nov. 29 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. Read More
Maximizing value in a complex purchasing environment
The talk of 2023 has been all about improving the bottom line in healthcare. Survey results published by AHRMM earlier this year, showed that 78% of supply chain respondents were seeking cost efficiency above all other priorities. The pressure to examine dollars spent has procurement leaders reconsidering purchasing decisions that were once easily rubber stamped. …
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The 2023 Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25
The Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023 identifies, celebrates and profiles the health systems demonstrating excellence in supply chain management. Now in its 15th year, the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 is an all United States health system ranking. Read More
December 1, 2023
ANAE renames National Account Executive Lifetime Achievement Award after industry stalwart John Penhollow
The Association of National Account Executives is excited to announce that we are changing the name of The National Account Executive Lifetime Achievement Award to the ANAE John Penhollow Lifetime Achievement Award, which is now open for nominations for 2023. The ANAE John Penhollow Lifetime Achievement Award is given to the person who best demonstrates …
The primary care shortage
Consistent visits to your primary care physician are the foundation of a preventive care regime, but what happens if there are no primary care physicians? Though the COVID-19 has mostly subsided in the last year or so, resources and personnel are still dwindling for the primary care space. Read More
Cleveland Clinic, Canon partner to advance global innovation in medical imaging solutions
Cleveland Clinic and Canon Inc. have announced intentions to form a strategic research partnership to develop innovative imaging and healthcare IT technologies aimed at improving diagnosis, care and outcomes for patients. The two organizations expect to establish a comprehensive imaging research center. The center will potentially include shared workspace in an existing building in Cleveland’s Fairfax …
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Select Health adds AdventHealth as new provider in Colorado
Select Health announced the addition of AdventHealth to its Select Health provider network to help meet the growing need for healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries, individuals, and families in Colorado. This collaboration provides enhanced access to quality healthcare for consumers throughout Colorado. Access to this new provider network is effective January 1, 2024. Read More
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A Conversation with Dr. Eugene Schneller: Managing the Health Care Supply Chain
The Association of National Account Executives recently spoke to Dr. Eugene Schneller regarding the second edition of his book, Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain, Co-edited with Yousef Abdulsalam, Karen Conway and Jim Eckler. The world and health care industry has changed so drastically since the release of the first edition in 2007, most …
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November 17, 2023
Medline announces new partnership with University of Utah Health
Medline announced it has entered into a multi-year prime vendor distribution agreement with University of Utah Health, a healthcare provider for the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, western Colorado, and much of Nevada and the only academic medical center in the Mountain West. Medline will exclusively provide an extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies and solutions …
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Safeguarding the patient journey
In today’s U.S. healthcare continuum, the right products, information, and support are critical to a successful patient journey. A successful journey not only helps patients lead a self-sufficient life, but it also has a positive impact on the health system. It can lead to less visits to the emergency department, less unplanned physician visits and …
November 11, 2023
In Memoriam: John Penhollow
John Penhollow, the former Director of National Accounts at Medical Action Industries, passed away on October 4 surrounded by his immediate family. Penhollow was affectionately known in the industry as the “Godfather of National Accounts” and many in our industry learned from, looked up to and tried to emulate John’s professionalism and the quiet diplomatic approach that …
SMI establishes Tom Hughes Collaboration Award
The SMI Tom Hughes Collaboration Award has been established to recognize efforts that involve both supply chain trading partners successfully collaborating to bring innovation, discovery, and improvements to the healthcare supply chain. Tom Hughes was a long-recognized supply chain leader and tireless innovator, pioneer, and creator who was at the forefront of promoting the power of provider-supplier …