Weekly Business Insights 08/01/2023
Building Health Equity: Exploring The Intersection Of Patient Access And Digital Health Solutions. Top 10 Attributes to Look for in an Inventory Services Provider. Sustainability in Medical Manufacturing.
Building Health Equity: Exploring The Intersection Of Patient Access And Digital Health Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped societies and upended institutional norms, perhaps most acutely in healthcare. In a sector once dependent on physical proximity and in-person evaluation, there is now widespread acceptance of telehealth and other digital solutions, part of a larger trend of improving patient outcomes through innovation. As a society, we’ve historically treated health as an individual problem – a burden of patients, or the responsibility of doctors. According to McKinsey, reducing inequities in health will require a “comprehensive, collaborative, and multi-faceted” approach, including investing in innovation and working to better engage underserved communities.
The opportunity for technology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies is huge, but it’s also a “win-win” for the larger economy as patients live longer and healthier lives. Investors have caught onto this potential, and venture funding for digital health companies reached a record$29.1 billion in 2021.
Top 10 Attributes to Look for in an Inventory Services Provider
Stored in one platform, it’s much easier for hospitals to ensure inventory data fidelity, analyze data, improve efficiencies and reduce waste. This is especially beneficial to hospitals during supply chain disruptions.
When it comes to inventory counts, hospital-specific experience matters. More experienced partners will work faster, anticipate challenges before they arise and solve problems without creating burdens for you and your staff. Seek out a partner with more than 20 years of experience, field members that also have several years of experience and staff members that are credentialed and professional on-site.
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Sustainability in Medical Manufacturing
Medical manufacturing, distribution, and supply operations have significant impacts on the natural environment. Ansell, a global safety solutions organization that specializes in personal protective equipment for the healthcare industry. Ansell prioritizes environmental sustainability and strives to integrate environmentally beneficial practices throughout company operations.
The manufacturer also focuses sustainability initiatives on overall energy and emissions, water stewardship, zero waste in manufacturing facilities, biodiversity impacts, and sustainable packaging, with a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and source 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2040.
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