
$815-million deal to close in early 2018

American Academy of Pediatrics updates its cord blood banking guidance

TrialCard and Careform get new owners

Companies consolidate under 1st Choice Delivery brand

Traceability hardware vendor spreads its wings

Wholesaler members ready themselves for DSCA-compliant returns processing in 2019


FDA plods along; industry builds out barcode installations, and IT experts pay closer attention to blockchain technology

An inside look at selection and implementation of passive thermal protection


A look into the growing compliance risks associated with patient services



Rumors of a $60-billion acquisition shake up healthcare services landscape—and what about Amazon?

Counterfeit opioids and fake medical devices were a focus in the annual take-down of illicit distributors

Accenture survey focuses on healthcare providers’ experiences

IoT takes you from living in the past to shaping the future


Details on transition will be forthcoming

Equipment availability is cited as a cause for delay

Patient Experience Manager promises a single view of patient interactions

$735-million acquisition adds to McKesson Specialty Health

Better accounting of sample distribution is offered

New identity stresses ‘human data science’

Also steady: the percentage of no-see doctors

Oncology Link brings identifications, affiliations and activities of oncologists together globally

Ti Force unifies access to a range of sales rep support services

TraceLink charges HDA with antitrust activity over its Origin database

Optel Certa scanner confirms inbound serial data on packages; HD Printsafe upgrades barcoding quality