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    The Basics of Healthcare Distribution
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    Throughout the pandemic, the country has learned more about the healthcare industry and the vital role each piece plays in the health and safety of our communities. The importance of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals has been seen first-hand by many; products like the N95 masks are now household names; the CDC and governmental...
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    Disaster vs Pandemic - The Importance of an Efficient Supply Chain
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    If you’ve been in the industry for even a few years, you know that natural disasters can disrupt our global supply chain with postponed or delayed deliveries, closed ports and canceled cargo flights. These acute effects can create an imbalance in supply and demand. Some supply chains can even come to a temporary standstill. However, while natural...
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    The New Supply Chain Quandary: Just-in-Case Needs vs Just-in-Time Delivery
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    Many locations in the United States that saw a high number of coronavirus infections early on, followed by a decline, are now experiencing a “second wave” of cases, according to Johns Hopkins. As we enter a second-wave of infections, the need for healthcare supplies will continue to grow. High demands for personal protective equipment (PPE)...
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    Stockpiling: Correcting Supply Chain Issues with 2020 Hindsight
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the international healthcare supply chain. While this disruption would generally present a challenging situation even in non-pandemic times, the staggering demand for healthcare supplies has only worsened the situation. This was evidenced by an understocked, underfunded national stockpile that...
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    2018 Update on Medicare Hospice Reimbursement vs. Cost of Care
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    Check out the latest updates on Medicare Hospice Reimbursement for 2020 here. As with many medical costs and reimbursements, hospice reimbursement rates have changed over the past fiscal year. Here are some of the rate changes, prognosis indications and other changes to the reimbursement landscape of hospice care in 2018. Rate Changes from FY2017...
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    A Reflection On Our Journey For The Last 5 Years
    09/6/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    With an initial announcement made in late 2015, Concordance Healthcare Solutions was officially formed on April 1, 2016 as a result of three of the largest, regional healthcare distributors in the marketplace merging into one. As Kreisers, MMS and Seneca Medical came together in a historic combination, it was clearly pointed out by then-leaders...
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    Emergency Preparation for Supply Chain Consistency
    09/1/21
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    It's been two weeks since Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas and moved up the U.S. coast, serving as a timely reminder of the damage Mother Nature can cause. During catastrophic disasters, healthcare providers require reliable supply chains that are built to sustain their needs during crisis. They should be able to focus their attention towards...
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    More than Back Pain – The New World of Healthcare Safety
    06/10/20
    by Christy Coppus - Marketing Director
    The month of June is designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council and serves as an annual reminder for employers to focus on reducing preventable injuries and death in the workplace. Now, more than ever, safety is crucial for our healthcare workers and their patients.
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    The Dangers of Consumer E-commerce in Healthcare
    02/19/20
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    It’s an e-commerce era. However, when goods purchased via e-commerce begin to include healthcare products, often used for home care, and durable medical equipment (DME), healthcare providers and patient-consumers can instead receive counterfeit items putting patients at risk. According to the Federal News Network, when people shop online in what...
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    Heart Health: From Daily Habits to Healthcare Distribution
    02/5/20
    by Concordance Healthcare Solutions
    Our hearts do a lot of work. As we head into 2020 and the decade ahead, we need to stop and take stock of what we have learned about heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. accounting for one in every four deaths with...
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