Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda is realising the benefits of a reorganised supply chain. Bernadette Maier, Head of Procurement for Emerging Markets, reveals how she plans to keep up the momentum No company survives 237 years without a degree of forward thinking. For Japanese pharmaceutical firm Takeda, this has been no more apparent than in the past four of these years. …

There is an overwhelming amount of data collected and stored in the NHS. On one hand, it can be an incredibly useful indicator about the effectiveness of service delivery, helping to inform future health programmes and improve diagnoses and treatment. However, the abundance of information could present a very real threat to security and compliance if it is not monitored …

The health insurance industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Escalating healthcare costs amidst a diverse global demographic has presented a multitude of challenges for insurers in meeting member needs on a global scale. Moving towards a consumer-centric healthcare model, patients are demanding increased control and cost transparency, as well as services which are further connected and accessible through the implementation …

Dr. Mazyar Ghanaat has been named program director of urologic oncology at The Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center at Englewood Health. A urologic surgeon who practices general urology and specializes in urologic oncology, Dr. Ghanaat joins from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where was member of a basic science research lab.

Rhonda M. Medows, MD has been named President of Population Health Management at Providence St. Joseph Health. In addition to leading Medicaid, Medicare and employer population health strategies for this 7 state non profit health system, her areas of responsibility include the following: Value-Based Care, Providence Health Plans, Population Informatics, Government Programs, Care Management, Contracting, and community health partnerships. Providence …

Community Health Plan of Washington announced Ethan Norris has joined the company as the Senior Vice President of Business and Product Development. In this new role, Norris will align organizational and departmental strategies across Medicare, enrollment, sales and marketing, and new business development.

Nazir Rostom, CFA, CPA has joined GetWellNetwork, the Precision Engagement healthcare company, as Chief Financial Officer reporting to CEO Michael O’Neil. Rostom rejoins the team from RLJ Entertainment, Inc., a NASDAQ company, where he led global financial operations and more than doubled their enterprise value. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a BSBA from Georgetown University.

Hunvey Chen, AIA, LEED AP, has been named regional leader of healthcare for HOK’s Los Angeles practice and is responsible for the visioning, development, construction and implementation of projects. With a background in architecture and planning, she has played a vital role on major healthcare projects at HOK since 2006.

Brenda Berry has joined Core Solutions as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Ms. Berry will be leading the go-to-market strategy for the Company’s EHR mid-market solution, Cx360.

John P. Hanlon, MD, MMM, was named as the new President and Chief Executive Officer for Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers. Dr. Hanlon is a board certified ophthalmologist who has been a key member of the LCMH medical staff for more than 30 years. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in hospital and professional society …