DUBLIN, Ohio — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people across the U.S. are eager to get their health care needs met at home. From telehealth and virtual care provider visits, to managing chronic conditions, recovering post-surgery, and aging in place, the demand for health care in the home has never been higher.
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Wednesday the winners and honorees of its annual Lab Excellence List, which names top clinical laboratory professionals making significant contributions to health care and patient outcomes through their research, diagnosis, innovation or advocacy. The list is part of celebrations surrounding the industry’s annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, a more
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Monday that Megan Maltenfort is the new vice president, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). “We are pleased to welcome Megan to the Cardinal Health family,” said Jessica Mayer, chief legal and compliance officer. “With her deep expertise in sustainability, Megan will be a strong partner in helping guide our
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced plans to build a 574,670 square foot medical distribution center in the Columbus, Ohio area. The new building will integrate automation and technology to work alongside Cardinal Health employees; improve safety, service and quality; deliver operational efficiencies; and better support fluctuations in volume and labor to provide customers with
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has launched the first surgical incise drape using industry-leading antiseptic Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG). The drape features Avery Dennison’s patented BeneHold CHG adhesive technology, which helps reduce the risk of surgical site contamination with organisms typically associated with surgical site infections (SSIs). The incise film is strong, conformable and breathable and
DUBLIN, Ohio — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, experts in diagnostic testing have continued to develop new tests for respiratory pathogens, new testing methodologies and new approaches. Testing can play an important role in surveillance, identifying those with COVID who are asymptomatic and need to isolate. And, some tests, called serologic tests, show prior infection or
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers 2022, a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities and more, across dozens of industries. Forbes identified America’s Best Employers through an independent survey taken by approximately 60,000 American employees working for U.S. companies that employ
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has been certified a 2022 Top Employer in Mexico, recognized for excellence in human resources practices. Cardinal Health employs about 5,500 people in the company’s five manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The certification was awarded by the Top Employers Institute, which recognizes organizations that focus on putting people first through exceptional
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has published its 2022 Biosimilars Report: The U.S. Journey and Path Ahead, a publication that brings together the latest industry data on biosimilar utilization and payer coverage with survey data from health care providers, and views from leading physicians and experts on biosimilars. The report delivers robust data and insights
DUBLIN, Ohio — The incredible daily pressures facing the health care industry – from surges in patient volume to near-constant pandemic-related supply chain disruption to health care workers with serious burnout – need innovative solutions that harness the power of technology. Innovations can give visibility into the supply chain, create efficiencies and eliminate some manual tasks,
DUBLIN, Ohio — Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, nearly every aspect of the global healthcare supply chain has been disrupted, creating shortages or potential shortages of everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical devices to prescription medications. In addition to worldwide shipping delays, the supply chain was further challenged by a
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced its business, WaveMark Supply Management and Workflow Solutions, will now be available for implementation in clinical labs across the U.S. “WaveMark is among the first in the industry to optimize clinical lab processes through cutting-edge automation,” said Shawn McBride, vice president and general manager, WaveMark. “Timing matters in the lab: the
DUBLIN, Ohio — According to a story in today’s Wall Street Journal, Cardinal Health plans to test the use of drones with Zipline International Inc. to deliver medications, inhalers and other items to U.S. pharmacies – with the goal of saving time and transport costs. Pending Federal Aviation Administration approvals, the pilot program will begin
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health reported first quarter fiscal year 2022 revenues of $44.0 billion, an increase of 13% from the first quarter of last year. First quarter GAAP operating earnings were $415 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.94. Prior year first quarter GAAP results included an operating loss of $624 million due to a $1.0 billion pretax