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The Power of Overnight in HealthcarePWH partners with Caliper to host leadership forum at the Streamlining Healthcare ConferenceRepConnect presents new 2-Minute Drill on the Midmark IQvitals Zone Vital Signs MonitorBD introduces new 6mm pen needle for injection pensHISCI amends bylaws, releases new mission statementAnthem to acquire HealthSunHospitals groups speak out against new ACA repeal billBanner Health names Margo Karsten president of Western DivisionCentegra Health System to lay off 131 employees, outsource another 230 jobsSt. Luke's University Health Network to merge with Sacred Heart HealthCare SystemHealthcare stocks fall as GOP ramps up ACA repeal effortIntalere signs agreement with DataSolutionsCorpVizient awards contract to Alcresta Therapeutics IncHealth Stocks| Sponsored | The Power of Overnight in Healthcare
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Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) (Alexandria, VA) partnered with Caliper to host an impactful leadership forum at the Streamlining Healthcare Conference on September 26, 2017 from 1:30-3pm. One of the most difficult roles we have as leaders is learning how to get things done through others. During the interactive session, Karen Triola, who specializes in organizational development with Caliper, will help you explore core leadership essentials, different leadership styles (transactional and transformational), and ways of knowing when and how to adapt your leadership style. Ultimately, your success as a leader will be determined by the results you deliver. Culminate your learning by planning ways to align your leadership efforts with your organization's goals, culture and strategy. We invite you to join us, along with industry leaders, at the Streamlining Healthcare Conference for networking and a dynamic discussion on leadership. Lunch will be provided ahead of time for those interested. The event is open to all registered attendees of the SHC, men and women, members and non-members.
Click here for more information and to register. | | | -back to top- | | From the Publisher | RepConnect presents new 2-Minute Drill on the Midmark IQvitals Zone Vital Signs Monitor
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Click here or log in to the RepConnect app to view the new 2-Minute Drill! | | | -back to top- | | Manufacturer News | BD introduces new 6mm pen needle for injection pens
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (Franklin Lakes, NJ) introduced the BD Ultra-Fine micro pen needle 6mm x 32G for use with leading pen injection devices. The device is set to begin distribution starting September 2017. The introduction of the new pen needle rounds out the BD Ultra-Fine pen needle portfolio, which now includes 4mm x 32G, 5mm x 31G, 6mm x 32G, 8mm x 31G and 12.7mm x 29G. | | | -back to top- | | Provider Services News | HISCI amends bylaws, releases new mission statement
Healthcare Industry Supply Chain Institute (HISCI) members voted to amend bylaws that redefine HISCI as a trade organization focused exclusively on representing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers within the healthcare industry supply chain. The amended bylaws establish a new advisory board composed of representatives of GPOs, IDNs, RPCs, healthcare providers, and other organizations representing customers in the healthcare supply chain. Previously, only representatives from GPOs served as non-member participants on the HISCI board of directors. Coinciding with the bylaw changes, HISCI unveiled a new mission statement:
“HISCI is a national trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers and service providers that support the healthcare sector. HISCI advocates on behalf of member companies, conducts research, develops benchmarks and best practices, sponsors events, provides educational programs, creates opportunities for networking, and serves as a voice for all member supplier and service providers.
“HISCI streamlines the healthcare supply chain by providing a secure forum for members and stakeholders to share insights and develop best practices, thereby improving efficiency, lowering the costs of healthcare, and enhancing the ability of member companies to operate in the healthcare sector.” | | | -back to top- | Anthem to acquire HealthSun
Anthem Inc (Indianapolis, IN) entered into an agreement to acquire HealthSun, an integrated Medicare Advantage health plan and healthcare delivery network in Florida. HealthSun currently serves approximately 40,000 members through its Medicare Advantage plans in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. HealthSun’s members receive primary care and related services through its integrated network of 19 wholly owned Pasteur and WellMax primary care and specialty centers as well as a complementary network of unaffiliated medical centers. Anthem is acquiring HealthSun from a consortium of investors led by Summit Partners, a global investment firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2017. | | | -back to top- | | Government News | Hospitals groups speak out against new ACA repeal bill
The American Hospital Association is opposing the GOP’s last-ditch ACA-repeal bill, saying the legislation puts the health coverage of 10 million people at risk. Rick Pollack, the AHA’s president and CEO, said the proposal would ‘erode key protections for patients and consumers and does nothing to stabilize the insurance market now or in the long term.’ The bill has gained momentum in recent days as Republicans face a September 30 deadline to pass ACA repeal through a fast-track process that would allow them to avoid a Democratic filibuster in the Senate. The American Hospital Association fiercely opposed both the House and the Senate’s previous ACA repeal bills. Other groups, such as the American Medical Association and America’s Essential Hospitals, have come out in opposition to the newest bill as well. The Association of American Medical Colleges also panned the bill, sending a letter to all senators urging them to oppose the measure and work in a bipartisan fashion on any healthcare changes.
Click here to read the full story from The Hill. | | | -back to top- | | Hospital and IDN News | Banner Health names Margo Karsten president of Western Division
Banner Health (Phoenix, AZ) named Margo Karsten as president of its Western Division, effective January 1, 2018. Karsten currently is CEO of North Colorado Medical Center (Greeley, CO), McKee Medical Center (Loveland, CO), and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center (Fort Collins, CO). She will continue to oversee the three hospitals as CEO in addition to her new role. She succeeds Jim Ferando as Western Division president, who is retiring. | | | -back to top- | Centegra Health System to lay off 131 employees, outsource another 230 jobs
Centegra Health System (Crystal Lake, IL) plans to lay off 131 employees and outsource another 230 jobs following a year of significant financial losses. The layoffs will affect support and administrative workers. The health system will outsource 230 jobs to nThrive (Alpharetta, GA), which currently runs Centegra's health information department and business office. Centegra reporting an operating loss of $62.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 30. The system said that the losses were largely attributable to the costs of opening its hospital in Huntley, Illinois, a rise in uncompensated care costs and treating more Medicare and Medicaid patients. The system is still working to finalize a partnership agreement with Northwestern Medicine (Chicago, IL). The deal is expected to close in 2018. | | | -back to top- | St. Luke's University Health Network to merge with Sacred Heart HealthCare System
Sacred Heart HealthCare System (Allentown, PA) plans to merge with St. Luke's University Health Network (Bethlehem, PA), a seven-hospital system. Under the agreement, the combined health network will maintain its nonprofit status. Sacred Heart Hospital will also maintain its Catholic identity. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approval. Officials from both health systems expect to complete the transaction early next year. Earlier this month, St. Luke's unveiled plans to merge with Blue Mountain Health System (Lehighton, PA), a two-hospital system. | | | -back to top- | Healthcare stocks fall as GOP ramps up ACA repeal effort
Healthcare stocks finished last in the Standard & Poor's 500 on Tuesday as Republicans made yet another effort to repeal and replace the ACA. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy introduced an ACA-repeal bill September 13 that would eliminate the ACA's employer and individual mandates. It would also roll back Medicaid expansion and end federal premium subsidies, instead distributing the money spent on these programs to states in the form of block grants. The GOP's latest ACA repeal efforts caused iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers to fall more than 2% Tuesday, placing it among the worst performing exchange-traded funds. | | | -back to top- | | GPO News | Intalere signs agreement with DataSolutionsCorp
Intalere (St. Louis, MO) announced a new agreement for inventory solutions from DataSolutionsCorp (DSC) (Lovingston, VA). Through this agreement Intalere members will receive competitive pricing on DSC’s data-collection practices, inventory value details, and final deliverables that offer key indicators to identify problem areas in the supply chain. DSC provides comparative analysis reports that may show swings in inventory values and where products move between locations. DSC also implements supply chain solutions and controls to reduce risk factors, reduce costs and improve patient care ratings. This contract is currently effective through June 30, 2020. | | | -back to top- | Vizient awards contract to Alcresta Therapeutics Inc
Vizient Inc (Irving, TX) awarded an Innovative Technology contract to Alcresta Therapeutics Inc (Warren, RI) for RELiZORB (iMMOBILIZED LIPASE) cartridge. The contract is effective September 1, 2017. RELiZORB is an external digestive enzyme cartridge designed to mimic the normal pancreatic function of lipase. RELiZORB is indicated for use in pediatric patients (ages 5 years and above) and adult patients to hydrolyze fats while receiving enteral nutrition. | | | -back to top- | | Stock Watch | Health Stocks
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| MMM | 3M COMPANY | 210.30 | -3.26 | Analyze | | ABT | ABBOTT LABS | 51.73 | +0.32 | Analyze | | ABBV | ABBVIE INC | 86.8475 | +0.4775 | Analyze | | ALR | ALERE INC | 50.55 | +0.05 | Analyze | | ABC | AMERISOURCEBERGN | 79.66 | +0.38 | Analyze | | BAX | BAXTER INTL INC | 64.135 | +0.115 | Analyze | | BDX | BECTON DICKINSON | 192.96 | -0.04 | Analyze | | BSX | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | 28.745 | +0.055 | Analyze | | BVX | BOVIE MEDICAL CORP | 3.15 | +0.02 | Analyze | | BMY | BRISTOL MYERS SQ | 63.0201 | +0.0901 | Analyze | | CMN | CANTEL MEDICAL | 81.14 | +0.62 | Analyze | | CAH | CARDINAL HEALTH | 66.85 | +0.59 | Analyze | | CPHD | CEPHEID | 52.95 | +0.00 | Analyze | | CERN | CERNER CORP | 69.74 | +0.08 | Analyze | | CLX | CLOROX | 137.34 | -0.18 | Analyze | | CNMD | CONMED CORP | 51.60 | +0.07 | Analyze | | BCR | CR BARD INC | 318.29 | +0.00 | Analyze | | CRY | CRYOLIFE | 22.05 | -0.05 | Analyze | | DHR | DANAHER | 86.95 | +0.08 | Analyze | | DVCR | DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES | 10.20 | +0.00 | Analyze | | DYII | DYNACQ HEALTHCARE | 0.026 | -0.045 | Analyze | | ESRX | EXPRESS SCRIPTS | 61.51 | +0.51 | Analyze | | GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | 24.2799 | +0.0799 | Analyze | | HCA | HCA | 77.075 | +0.775 | Analyze | | HSTM | HEALTHSTREAM INC | 23.07 | -0.11 | Analyze | | HSIC | HENRY SCHEIN | 79.49 | +0.35 | Analyze | | HRC | HILL-ROM HOLDINGS INC | 73.07 | +0.26 | Analyze | | HMSY | HMS HOLDINGS | 19.01 | -0.01 | Analyze | | HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | 37.365 | +0.235 | Analyze | | ICUI | ICU MEDICAL | 182.80 | +1.05 | Analyze | | IART | INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORP | 49.55 | -0.50 | Analyze | | JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 133.78 | -1.44 | Analyze | | MASI | MASIMO CORP | 85.7232 | +0.3732 | Analyze | | MCK | MCKESSON CORP | 149.0412 | +0.6712 | Analyze | | MDAS | MEDASSETS | N/A | +0.00 | Analyze | | MDT | MEDTRONIC INC | 81.10 | -0.09 | Analyze | | MMSI | MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS | 41.40 | +0.35 | Analyze | | MSFT | MICROSOFT | 75.22 | -0.22 | Analyze | | MDXG | MIMEDX GROUP INC | 13.33 | +0.17 | Analyze | | MYL | MYLAN LABS | 31.53 | +0.55 | Analyze | | ^IXIC | NASDAQ Composite | 6457.5752 | -3.7476 | Analyze | | OMCL | OMNICELL | 48.05 | -0.05 | Analyze | | OMI | OWENS & MINOR | 28.77 | +0.26 | Analyze | | PHG | PHILIPS | 41.845 | +0.155 | Analyze | | PINC | PREMIER INC | 32.28 | -0.04 | Analyze | | QDEL | QUIDEL CORP | 44.09 | +0.54 | Analyze | | ^GSPC | S&P 500 Index | 2506.74 | +0.09 | Analyze | | SNN | SMITH & NEPHEW | 36.19 | -0.08 | Analyze | | SWK | STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC | 150.94 | -0.31 | Analyze | | STE | STERIS CORP | 86.89 | -0.01 | Analyze | | SYK | STRYKER CORP | 143.35 | +0.31 | Analyze | | SGC | SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP | 23.00 | +0.00 | Analyze | | TFX | TELEFLEX MEDICAL | 237.49 | -2.26 | Analyze | | TMO | THERMO FISHER SCI | 188.76 | -0.86 | Analyze | | ZBH | ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS | 115.91 | +0.43 | Analyze |
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