Zimmer Biomet’s Purchase of Cayenne Medical Impacts Healthcare
Why the Zimmer Biomet purchase of Cayenne Medical is good for healthcare, competition, and the population as a whole. Zimmer Biomet has announced its purchase of Cayenne Medical, an …
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Happy 19th Birthday, WestCMR!
In 1997, our Founder and CEO put himself out there and started the ball rolling on what would become WestCMR. He didn’t know where it would go, how big it …
We’re on Becker’s “Great Places to Work in Healthcare” Again!
Becker’s Healthcare has published the 2016 edition of its list, “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” and WestCMR has been recognized for the third year in a row! The …
Let Nothing Stand in Our Way of a Cure
When we heard about “Cut for a Cure,” our men volunteered, without hesitation, to join the cause. Twelve men of WestCMR went under the clippers Friday morning to raise money …
March Madness!
All year long, we’re “mad” about the waste in surgical supplies. That’s why we exist! Our passion is helping hospitals and surgery centers recover wasted dollars on surplus surgical supplies. …
Advance Your Career at WestCMR
WestCMR is the healthcare industry leader in resolving the surgical supply waste problem worldwide. Our significant growth in the U.S. and our expansion overseas has created the following opportunities within our company: …
Children’s Dream Fund – Celebrating a Bright Future
At WestCMR, we take pride in philanthropy being one of our uniting core values. On the afternoon of Friday, March 4th, ten of our team members were able to participate …
Certified Materials & Resource Professionals (CMRP) …. please read
If you have received the CMRP Designation in the past three years or are up for renewal, please contact WestCMR today. We are interested in learning more about why you …
ERP’s Innovation Bolsters WestCMR as Industry Leader
Automation, interfacing, and analytics help healthcare providers optimize inventory management, cut costs, and ultimately promote better patient care. At WestCMR, we have unveiled the next step in our commitment to technology …
Congrats West Zone – “Zone of the Quarter” for Q4 2015
WestCMR proudly recognizes the West Zone as the “Zone of the Quarter” for 2015’s fourth quarter. The members of the team helped one another in reaching their goals, and went …
Not Average, But Excellent
Excellent service does not simply come from a friendly transaction—it is the result of truly understanding your customer’s expectations and putting the right guidelines and service standards in place to …
Research the Healthcare companies you align your organization with for any product or service…
If you are in materials management and are responsible for buying/selling hospital supplies, this may appeal to you. With the power of the internet exploding over the past decade (or more), …
Surplus Surgical products … what’s the fuss?
by Randy Ware Has your facility recently considered a change in any surgical product platform? It’s an arduous task, requiring a huge commitment of time and expense, and in the …
CEOs and CFOs: 10 things demanding your attention this year
How does one prioritize when everything is important? It’s a familiar feeling for most hospital and health system executives. To simplify and focus, we spoke to experts who helped us identify 10 of the most pressing issues for healthcare leadership and financial teams in 2016.
7 Thoughts on GREAT Leadership
We find the questions, ‘What makes a great leader?’ and ‘What does great leadership mean in practice?’ to be really interesting.
WestCMR’s December Community Outreach
by Becky Gaines At WestCMR, we recognize that the more we connect with the community, the stronger and healthier we all will become. We believe that in order to truly care for our …
Top 10 Supply Chain Articles of 2015
In our ongoing coverage of supply chain management, IW regularly looks at the latest technologies and best practices that drive excellence in procurement, inventory management, logistics, material handling, transportation, warehousing and distribution…
Considering inventory management technology? 5 ways to build your case
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6 Thoughts from Industry Leaders on the Nature of Revenue Cycle
In revenue cycle management, money talks. But so do revenue cycle leaders, and many of these professionals offered thought-provoking insights into the changing nature of the RCM industry this past year.
5 Keys to a Happier and More Productive Office Culture in 2016
The workplace and its culture are more important to success than ever before. Here’s how to create the happiest and most productive office possible.
Are you a Medical Device Rep who had a Great Year in 2015?
Congratulations! You’ve got one of the most interesting, frustrating, challenging, and financially rewarding jobs in healthcare. Your profession places demands on your time, your knowledge, and your patience in unique …
Battle begins over Advocate, NorthShore Merger
Two Chicago health care giants seeking to merge, Advocate Health Care and NorthShore University HealthSystem, head to court Wednesday in a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission that opposes it.
2016 Healthcare Trends to Watch: Solving the Medical Cost Mystery
By Randy Ware, President/CEO, WestCMR Finalizing your 2016 goals? Have you considered the predictions in industry trends for next year? PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ most recent survey summarizes the top ten trends shaping the health industry in 2016. While …
WestCMR Rallies around Toys for Tots Challenge
The toy boxes are overflowing and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! WestCMR employees are making an impact for several area families this holiday season through their continued …
WestCMR Team Steps Out for Heart Health
WestCMR Proudly participated in the 2015 Tampa Bay Heart Walk on Saturday, November 7, helping to exceed the Walk’s goal of $3,500,000. Total amount raised by all teams was …