ASA Monitor: COVID and Climate Change
The concept of “flattening the curve” brilliantly communicated the need for rapid public health measures to avoid overwhelming health system capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic (Figure). The curve is flattened by behaviors that reduce the
Repertoire: Greenhealth Exchange announces new program, “Greenhealth Approved”
August 03, 2020 – Practice Greenhealth and the Greenhealth Exchange (Reston, VA) announced the release of “Greenhealth Approved,” a new, national program which will allow healthcare purchasers to easily identify sustainable alternatives to the products
Healthcare Business News: Five minutes in healthcare – featuring Dan Vukelich
In this installment, I check in with Dan Vukelich, president of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), regarding the untapped potential for reprocessing in healthcare, how COVID-19 has highlighted those benefits, and what factors
United Nations Development Programme: Sustainable Health Procurement Guidance Note
To have an impact on planetary health requires bold vision, direction, leadership and actions on the ground. Every health commodity procurement decision made by an organization can have an impact on public health, environment, economy
The Green Print: Advancement of Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare
Healthcare pollution is a public health crisis. Learn how single-use medical device reprocessing can be part of the solution to help reduce emissions, save resources, lower costs, and more. Read this eye-opening article in a
Managed Healthcare: An Urgent Call to Reduce and Reuse Hospital Supplies for Stronger Financial, Environmental and Clinical Sustainability
Now is the time to take serious action to reform wasteful hospital practices and strengthen the healthcare supply chain. The high cost of American healthcare has topped headlines for years. The media has historically focused