Many scientists, one dream.
See what two brothers–and a supporting staff of many–did to […]
In healthcare, powdered gloves are kicking up a lot of dust.
The science is in, and powdered surgical gloves are out. Yet, they’re a mainstay in surgical suites across America and many parts of the world. [...]
The 2014 HIDA Annual Reports are here (but they’re not for sale).
Since 1902, the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) has been the authority on healthcare distribution. Each year, HIDA publishes three […]
Simple is good.
What happens when senior citizens get the right medications, at the right time, at the best possible cost? That’s the mission–and the passion–of [...]
The right drug can mean the difference between life and death.
But what if the right drug is a tough pill to swallow? Two inspired physicians saw the solution, and the result was nothing short of [...]
A prescription for change.
At Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, physicians are discovering […]
What would you do if your child had a 75% chance of developing Alzheimer’s?
That’s the harsh reality parents of children with Down syndrome face every day. But rather than back down, these parents […]
Interested in Lean Six Sigma? How about saving $215,000?
For Kentucky-based Baptist Health, Lean Six Sigma was the way to […]
You know the face of Down syndrome. (Don’t you?)
As recently as 20 years ago, people with Down syndrome were shuttered away in institutions. Today, they’re […]
What can she teach us about how to run a hospital?
Hospitals are in the business of healing–not hassling with back-office operations. […]
How do millions of data points become one memorable story? (In a single page, no less.)
That was the challenge of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, which performs […]
Take two inventory turns and call me in the morning?
She’s a patient–not a supply chain. So why spend more time thinking about product delivery than product development? This is the message […]
Some dumbbells are just smarter than others. (So where did yours go to school?)
As they say, it’s not what you have but how you use it that counts. […]
At a time like this, you’re not asking what it costs. But somebody should.
For healthcare providers today, the challenges are too tough to rely on tradition. […]
If fixing healthcare were only this simple. (Fortunately, there’s a better prescription.)
Create a better patient experience at the best possible cost: This is the new mandate driving the evolution […]
Funny thing about clients and kids: they always ask why.
Why should I do business with you? Why do you do what you do—and why should […]
A doctor’s first job is to save lives. These days, this is the second.
Hospitals everywhere are looking for new and better ways to save money without harming patient care. […]
Katrina had the power to permanently close doors. (But not minds.)
In 2005, one of America’s great cities was under siege. In just a few short hours, New Orleans was […]
The handbook for cutting healthcare costs: the Cardinal Health Annual Report.
Powerful forces are driving change in healthcare today, and how providers adapt will determine […]
In healthcare, the supply chain connects more than products.
See the full story in Streamlining Healthcare magazine.