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.
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…
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.
A WestCMR Partnership Helps Hospitals Reduce Waste; Recoup Supply Dollars
By Nancy Kailas, Vice President, Business Development, WestCMR Unbelievable but true: Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that the U.S. wastes at least tens of millions of dollars each year in unused …
Serving Those Who Served Us
By Sandra Carvalho, Director, West Zone, WestCMR At WestCMR, we have always found unique ways to serve our clients. It may be by locating a hard-to-find product for a customer, …
Sustainability with Strategic Partnerships is Smart Business
By Jennifer Perry, WestCMR, Director, East Zone Healthcare facilities are in a prime position now to make sustainability a part of their mission and business plan. Many have done so …