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Infection Prevention

HHS Report Clarifies Factors That Led to High Levels of Antimicrobial Resistance During COVID Pandemic

Jan. 16, 2025

The 15% increase in drug-resistant HAIs and AMR-related deaths was caused by rampant antibiotic use and healthcare worker burnout.

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Survey Finds More Than Half of American Adults Think AI in Healthcare Will Lead to Better Health Outcomes

Jan. 16, 2025

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Infection Prevention

OSHA Terminates COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

Jan. 16, 2025

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Surgical/Critical Care

Researchers Develop Computer Models to Target Antibiotics Precisely

Jan. 15, 2025

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Sourcing & Logistics

Cardinal Health Announces New Distribution Center in Fort Worth

Jan. 15, 2025

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PODCAST: Revenue Cycle Management in the Age of COVID, AI, and Cyberattacks

Jan. 15, 2025

HPN Blog

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2025 SPD Department Of The Year - NOMINATE YOUR TEAM

Jan. 6, 2025

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2024 Top Stories of the Year

Dec. 20, 2024

The Healthcare Editors at Endeavor Business Media Announce “Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare”

Oct. 7, 2024

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University of Utah Health Earns the Healthcare Purchasing News 2024 Supply Chain Department of the Year Award

Aug. 27, 2024

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Sourcing & Logistics

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Sourcing & Logistics

BD Announces Investments for its U.S. Manufacturing Network

Jan. 17, 2025

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Sourcing & Logistics

HHS Announces $211 Million in Funding for Enhancing mRNA Platform Capabilities

Jan. 17, 2025

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Sourcing & Logistics

Henry Schein, Inc. Opens Relief Fund for Los Angeles Area Fires

Jan. 15, 2025

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Sourcing & Logistics

CEOs to Know: Lisa Hohman, CEO, Concordance Healthcare Solutions

Jan. 14, 2025

Patient Satisfaction

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Patient Satisfaction

Increase in Telehealth Utilization Noted in October 2024 Across Most of the U.S.

Jan. 17, 2025

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Patient Satisfaction

COVID-19 Infection Associated With Higher Risk of ME/CFS, According to Study

Jan. 14, 2025

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Patient Satisfaction

Surgeon General Warns of Increased Cancer Risk Tied to Alcohol Consumption

Jan. 3, 2025

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Population Health/Care Continuum

Study of Over 16 Million Americans Finds Slight Decrease in Obesity Prevalence in 2023

Dec. 17, 2024

Infection Prevention

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CDC, USDA, and DOI Release National One Health Framework for Zoonotic Diseases

Jan. 13, 2025

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Infection Prevention

FDA Requests Public Input for National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Jan. 13, 2025

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Infection Prevention

Study Shows Resistance to Shorter Drug Regimens for Some Tuberculosis Strains Spreading Between Patients

Jan. 13, 2025

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Infection Prevention

FDA Requires Safety Labeling Changes for Abrysvo and Arexvy Vaccines

Jan. 10, 2025

Sterile Processing

Photo courtesy: NorthShore University HealthSystem, HPN’s 2022 SPD of the year

Sterile Processing

Back to Basics in the SPD

Dec. 24, 2024

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Leading SPDs with Empathy, Gratitude

Dec. 24, 2024

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Sterile Processing

Wet Loads

Dec. 24, 2024

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Sterile Processing

Reduce, Reuse, Rethink: Cost of Ownership and Sustainability

Dec. 12, 2024

Surgical/Critical Care

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Surgical/Critical Care

Vanderbilt Transplant Center Sets World Record with 174 Heart Transplants in 2024

Jan. 16, 2025

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Surgical/Critical Care

Study Tests Benefits of Designated CPR Coaches in Pediatric ICUs

Jan. 8, 2025

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Surgical/Critical Care

FDA Issues Early Alert on Medline Fluid Delivery Sets

Jan. 3, 2025

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Surgical/Critical Care

Study Shows Reduced Dose of Blood Thinners Post-Blood Clot Could Limit Risk of Future Bleeding

Dec. 18, 2024

EVS & Facility Services

EVS & Facility Services

TRSA Launches New Hygienically Clean Certification Portal for Certified Plants

May 16, 2024

EVS & Facility Services

CloroxPro's 2023 Clean Index Industry Survey Reveals an Ongoing Cycle of Burnout Among Cleaning Professionals

Dec. 8, 2023

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EVS & Facility Services

TRSA Gains Legislator Support for Increased Reusable Textiles in Healthcare Facilities

June 20, 2023

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EVS & Facility Services

ISSA Show North America 2023 Opens Industry-Wide Registration

June 14, 2023

Healthcare IT

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Development and Marketing of AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Jan. 7, 2025

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HHS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity in U.S. Healthcare System

Jan. 2, 2025

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Fortified Health Security Starts Advisory Board to Address Cybersecurity Challenges

Dec. 11, 2024

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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Marketing Submission for AI-Enabled Device Software Functions

Dec. 4, 2024

Regulatory

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Philips Issues Correction for Monitoring Service Application Device

Jan. 14, 2025

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The Joint Commission Announces Survey Process Enhancements for 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

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FDA Guidance on Donor Eligibility Determinations for Human Cells and Tissues

Jan. 9, 2025

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FDA Issues Alert Regarding Recalled Baxter Solution Sets

Jan. 8, 2025

Webcasts

Hpn 2023 Nov Virtual Forum Panel

AI Virtual Forum

Nov. 1, 2023

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Sourcing Best Practices: Engage Physicians in Contracting and Product Standardization

Oct. 30, 2023

Hpn 2023 August Virtual Forum

Sterile Processing Virtual Forum

Aug. 23, 2023

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Supply Chain Virtual Forum

March 21, 2023