Appreciating the Value of Sustainability in Health Care
Appreciating the Value of Sustainability in Health Care Source: Knowledge@Wharton “Hospitals and care systems that pursue sustainability initiatives find benefits in multiple areas,” noted a 2014 report from the American Hospital Association and the Health
Cleveland Clinic Establishes $7.5 Million Green Revolving Fund
Sources: Crain's Cleveland Business, Modern Healthcare Cleveland Clinic has announced the establishment of a $7.5 million Green Revolving Fund — the largest of its kind among U.S. healthcare systems, it says. Energy-efficiency projects pull money from the
Single-Use Device Options: Promoting Cost Savings and Infection Prevention
Source: Medical Dealer In any health care setting, the number-one issue in supply chain management is cost. As hospital budgets tighten and reimbursement rates become more contingent on quality of care, decision-makers are
Medical Device and IVD Trilogue Discussions
Discussions on both the proposed in vitro diagnostic medical device and medical device regulations will continue into May as the Dutch Presidency focus on finalizing compromise positions by the end of this month,
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors Celebrates Earth Day!
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors is happy to celebrate Earth Day today and congratulate our partners who are committed to implementing sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. AMDR member-companies are committed to greening healthcare. SUD reprocessing
Lessons Learned from FDA's Regulation of 'Single-Use' Device Reprocessing
The Spring 2016 edition of AAMI Horizons is out now and features an article by AMDR's Dan Vukelich entitled "Lessons Learned from FDA's Regulation of 'Single-Use' Device Reprocessing." The article explores a wide range