Healthcare Purchasing News articles from March 2005

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from March 2005

Party like it's Y2K.(Fast Foreward)
March 1, 2005

Selection of antiretroviral medications provided under U.S. emergency plan is limited.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Bush budget proposes cuts for CDC, gains for local community health.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

AHA unveils goals for improving U.S. health system; urges stakeholder support.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Definition of hospital supply 'savings' needed.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Fast stats.
March 1, 2005

Medication safety report for hospitals shows improvement in every category.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

CMS proposes e-prescribing standards.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Medical liability system hinders improvements in patient safety.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Healthcare expense management experts release white paper on shared services.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Medicare drug aid to cost $720b over next decade.(NewsWire)
March 1, 2005

Secrets to smart inventory control.(News)
March 1, 2005

Up close with Neoforma's Bob Zollars: dot-com chief talks candidly about the rollercoaster ride of losing money, making money and saving money for healthcare facilities.(News)
March 1, 2005

New localized pain treatment system available.(Outpatient Connection)
March 1, 2005

F.D.A. may approve implant as depression treatment.(Outpatient Connection)
March 1, 2005

Sleep apnea screening test may allow quicker triage.(Outpatient Connection)
March 1, 2005

'Smart' features make today's major surgical lighting systems shine.(Operating Room)
March 1, 2005

Hospital infections kill more than AIDS, breast cancer, & traffic accidents.(Infection control Update)
March 1, 2005

AACN has 6 steps to improve patient safety.(Infection control Update)
March 1, 2005

Viruses/compounds added to list of cancer-agents.(Infection control Update)
March 1, 2005

Ensuring effectiveness: monitoring washer-disinfectors.(Infection Connection)
March 1, 2005

Sterile shelf life? Stacking sterilization containers? Plants in CPD lounge?(CS Questions * CS answers)
March 1, 2005

Reducing surgical fire risk.(Infection Protection)
March 1, 2005

Using work teams and high efficiency vacuums to clean patient rooms.(Self-Study Series)
March 1, 2005

4th Annual Gloves Buyers Guide: the wave felt around the world.
March 1, 2005

Regent Medical.(Corporate Profiles)
March 1, 2005

Supermax.(Corporate Profiles)
March 1, 2005

Medline.(Corporate Profiles)
March 1, 2005

Skytron.(Corporate Profiles)
March 1, 2005

Lilly announces individual bar coding on all insulin vials.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005

New technology optimizes joint replacement.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005

Hospital sued over bariatric surgeries.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005

Weighty issues require careful planning.(Products & Services)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005

Bariatric products & equipment.
March 1, 2005

Architectural entrances.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Steam sterilization integrator.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Waste container.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Computed Radiography.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Wall storage.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Standing technology funding guide.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Exam gloves.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Enzymatic detergent.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Adult washcloths.(New Products)
March 1, 2005

Examination lights.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Sterilization-resistant labels.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Wipe test fixture.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Workstation.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

High-speed folder/inserter.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Laboratory safety labeling.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Laparoscopic electrodes.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Customizable TPE cords.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Infrared dispenser.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2005

Worth repeating.
March 1, 2005

The importance of education: identifying truth and myths in infection control.(People & Opinions)
March 1, 2005

Navigating through the 'shadow market' to successful vendor negotiations.(Clinical Business Strategies)
March 1, 2005

Supplier diversity: corporate culture and supplier diversity.(AHRMM Ideas)
March 1, 2005

In search of a software solution that works for you: it goes beyond a simple RFI or RFP.(Having My Say)
March 1, 2005

Collaboration nets 17% annual savings in maintenance costs; $118,050 in first 3 years + potential $29,398 in equipment buys.(What Works)
March 1, 2005

An eye on CS cost constraints: IAHCSMM builds more value into member services.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
March 1, 2005

An issue of trust.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005

Cleaning up after your dirty data.(Back Talk)
March 1, 2005