Healthcare Purchasing News articles from November 2003

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from November 2003

Beating the bushes.(From the Editor)
November 1, 2003

Fast stats.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

Department of corrections.
November 1, 2003

Medical injuries cost $9 billion, kill 32,000.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

For $9.5 billion, GE acquires Amersham.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

China girds for new SARS outbreak.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

Consorta signs two new non-acute affiliates.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

Glove fits for JPC, Sempermed.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

Brooklyn facility outsources supply chain to Broadlane.(News Wire)
November 1, 2003

Senate retains grip on GPOs; FTC probe underscores Fed's role.(News)
November 1, 2003

Figure it out: recognizing costs, priorities key to conquering budget challenges.(News on the Cover)
November 1, 2003

Feeling the pressure during a budget initiative.
November 1, 2003

Hospitals 'hang 10' on high technology wave.(News)
November 1, 2003

Bone density screening questioned.(Outpatient Connection)
November 1, 2003

HHS to help states open one-stop shops.(Outpatient Connection)
November 1, 2003

Thermo-technology warms up to hospital demands.(Operating Room)
November 1, 2003

OR professionals enjoy pay hike.(Operating Room)
November 1, 2003

Advisory on safe sites for hand-rub dispensers.(Infection Control Update)
November 1, 2003

Baxter wins pact to develop SARS vaccine.(Infection Control Update)
November 1, 2003

The value of products that improve hand hygiene and skin.(Infection Connection)
November 1, 2003

Are healthcare facilities safe for patient care?(Self-study Series)
November 1, 2003

Borrowing trouble: loaner instrumentation poses big challenges.(Viewpoint)
November 1, 2003

Not enough love and respect for CS workers; flash sterilization times.(CS Questions * CS answers)
November 1, 2003

Environmental service community enjoys top flight events.(ASHES Standards)
November 1, 2003

Knee cartilage in ex-NHL star regenerated.(New Technology)
November 1, 2003

Heart disease treatment holds promise.(New Technology)
November 1, 2003

Bariatric wheelchair.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Safety shoes.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Nitrile powder-free exam gloves.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Secure exit devices.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Healthcare catalog.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Hygienic hand antiseptic.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Magnetic catheter navigation system.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Neonatal/Pediatric closed suction catheter.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

AED trainer.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

High-low examination table.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Disposable fetal monitoring abdominal straps.(New Products)
November 1, 2003

Worth repeating.
November 1, 2003

A different way to revamp the supply chain.(People & Opinions)
November 1, 2003

Managing the cost of physician preference items: if you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting.(Having My Say)
November 1, 2003

AHRMM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.(AHRMM Ideas)
November 1, 2003

Dissenting voice on SUD reprocessing.(Letters: readers respond)
November 1, 2003

For the record.(Letters: readers respond)
November 1, 2003

Broadlane unchained.(Letters: readers respond)
November 1, 2003

Institutional racism.(Letters: readers respond)
November 1, 2003

The finest publication of its kind in the world.(From the Editor)
November 1, 2003

An industry guide to the numbers.(Industry Information)
November 1, 2003

Trade shows.
November 1, 2003

Group purchasing organizations.
November 1, 2003

Associations.
November 1, 2003

Management services.
November 1, 2003

Administrative section.
November 1, 2003

Capital equipment.
November 1, 2003

Central services.
November 1, 2003

Infection control.
November 1, 2003

Med/surg equipment.
November 1, 2003

Med/surg supplies.
November 1, 2003

Operating room.
November 1, 2003