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Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a Fortune 500 global healthcare solutions company providing essential products and
services that support care from the hospital to the home.
For over 100 years, Owens & Minor and its affiliated brands, Apria ® , Byram ® , and HALYARD*, have helped to make each day better for the patients, providers, and communities we serve.
Powered by more than 20,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor delivers comfort and confidence behind the scenes so healthcare stays at the forefront. Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
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Owens & Minor Announces Winners of 2023 Supplier Diversity Awards
Owens & Minor and the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA) announced the winners of the 2023 Supplier Diversity Awards
Owens & Minor Launches Life Takes Care™
Owens & Minor has unveiled its new purpose, Life Takes Care. More than a motto or tagline, Life Takes Care…
The Owens & Minor Foundation and Hope for the Warriors® Collaborate to Help Support U.S. Servicemembers and Military Families
New partnership will support HOPE’s clientele of U.S. servicemembers, veterans and military families and provide engagement opportunities for Owens &…
Kanban: a simple, effective solution to consumable supply management in the hospital
The term “Kanban” in Japanese roughly translates to “signal.” It’s a methodology that’s been used for decades across many industries,…
Kanban: How to extend its value through technology solution integration
The term “Kanban” in Japanese roughly translates to “signal.” It’s a methodology that’s been used for decades across many industries,…
Dispelling 5 Myths About Kanban in Hospital Inventory Management
The term “Kanban” in Japanese roughly translates to “signal.” It’s a methodology that’s been used for decades across many industries,…
Owens & Minor Opens Call for Nominations for its Annual Supplier Diversity Awards
nominations are now open for its 2023 Supplier Diversity Awards
Honoring the Life of G. Gilmer Minor III, Chairman Emeritus and Former CEO of Owens & Minor
Owens & Minor is saddened at the loss of G. Gilmer Minor III, Chairman [...]
There is no better time to boost operating room efficiency
Operating room (OR) teams are stressed by increased workloads, staffing shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Supply management and documentation, while…
Don’t ignore the patient safety “elephant in the room”
The average percentage of expired-product waste in the operating room (OR) is 13%…
What’s the linkage between Clinical outcomes and an efficient Operating Room?
Is there a correlation between outcomes and efficiency in the operating room? What factors are most closely correlated to an…
Proactive, digital preference card management key to reducing costs and waste
As the “recipe card” for a surgical procedure, physician preference cards dictate which supplies are brought into an operating room.
2023 Owens & Minor Operating Room Efficiency Report
Owens & Minor, in partnership with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), recently surveyed 250 perioperative leaders to gain…
New Research Reveals Data Improves Operating Room Process Efficiency
Perioperative Leaders Say They Have Data; What They Need Are Actionable Insights A new [...]
Seamless IT Solution Integration is a Must Have for Hospitals in 2023
Many hospitals are facing challenges from disparate systems that are not integrated to legacy solutions. A shift to more integrated,…
From Disarray to Confidence: Cardiac Cath Lab Inventory Control
How Cardiac Cath Labs are Turning to Software Solutions to Manage Inventory A high-volume […]
Three key areas for health care supply chain success in 2023
Health care supply chain leaders have done enough looking back over the past three […]
Three key learnings from the OR Manager Conference
Perioperative supply management requires collaborative, strategic, data-driven decisions Two major challenges facing Perioperative leaders [...]
3 Things We Learned from the Owens & Minor Breakfast Forum at Health Connect Partners
Representatives from Owens & Minor recently had the opportunity to host a breakfast forum […]
Costs Rising? A Strategic Partnership Can offer Solutions
Like so many sectors of our economy, healthcare costs are continuing to rise at […]
The Owens & Minor Foundation Announces Donation to National Association for Free and Charitable Clinics
Donation advances the Owens & Minor Foundation’s goal of helping to create healthier communities […]
In the OR, Behind the Scenes Adjustments Make a Big Difference
By Sheri Voss, MS, RN, CNOR (E) Precision matters in the operating room. Successful […]
2 Ways to Address Today’s Labor Shortage
There's no doubt that labor shortages are among the biggest challenges facing healthcare leaders. [...]
The Year Hospital Procurement Leaders Take Back Control
Something significant changed for hospital procurement leaders. A full 90% of them say they’ve [...]
Owens & Minor Releases Second Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Owens & Minor has published its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The […]
The State of Hospital Purchasing
Read our eBook to discover the priorities of hospital purchasing leaders during our current [...]
Improving the Cath Lab Through RFID Technology
As hospitals cope with the simultaneous strains of limited resources and supply chain disruptions, [...]
On-Site Expertise Drives Inventory Management Efficiency
Evolving regulations and uncertain demand for elective procedures combined with clinician burnout and turnover [...]
Four Ways Healthcare Logistics Helps Build Resilient Supply Chains
In today’s healthcare landscape, supply chain management is stressed due to limited medical supplies [...]
Inventory Management Poses Challenges for Healthcare Providers
With the mounting attention on reducing costs and improving outcomes in today's healthcare market, [...]
Controlling Out-of-Control Inventory
As we enter another year of navigating the evolving circumstances of COVID-19, the importance [...]
Five reasons to get excited about QSight’s 2.0 Reporting
Owens & Minor’s QSight, the industry-leading, cloud-based solution for managing inventory in procedural areas, [...]
Leveraging Supply Chain Management Systems to Relieve Burden on Clinicians
Over the past 18 months, the world learned the significance of a strong supply [...]
Four Problems and Solutions With Physician Preference Cards
As representatives of a global healthcare solutions company, we talk and listen to clinicians [...]
Do You Trust Your Inventory Counts?
Hospital procedural spaces are constantly busy. Tasks and processes like inventory tracking can easily [...]
What is a UDI – And Why Is it Important?
Data is the engine that powers decisions throughout every department of a healthcare system. [...]
A Connected Supply Chain, A Connected Organization
Rapid change and challenging circumstances are commonplace in the healthcare industry. But the unprecedented [...]
Owens & Minor Recognizes Healthcare Supply Chain Professionals
As Owens & Minor’s more than 15,000 teammates observe National Health Care Supply Chain [...]
How SurgiTrack’s OneScore Improves Efficiency in the OR
Operating room departments often face challenges related to operational inefficiencies, lack of visibility to [...]
Enduring Webinar: Resistance Isn’t the Enemy: It’s a Valuable Resource
Owens & Minor invites the healthcare community to join us for this continuing education [...]
All Eyes are on Suture Management in the Next Phase of COVID-19 Response
The year of 2020 was tumultuous for the healthcare industry as care providers navigated [...]
Owens & Minor Launches Non-Profit Foundation, Reaffirms Decades-Long Commitment to Building Healthier Communities
Owens & Minor has announced the launch of the Owens & Minor Foundation, which is [...]
Suture Management: The Importance of Inventory Turns
Hospitals have long used inventory turns as a metric to measure how they are [...]
Enduring Webinar: COVID-19 and Beyond: Quelling the Pandemic
Owens & Minor invites the healthcare community to watch this continuing education webinar: COVID-19 [...]
Ed Pesicka Featured in Virginia Business Magazine’s “Most Influential Virginians” Issue
This month, Virginia Business Magazine launched its inaugural publication THE BIG BOOK, the magazine’s […]
Rethinking Billions of Dollars in Wasted Supplies
The pandemic’s supply crunch led to more reuse and techniques that can save Hospitals [...]
Enduring Webinar: Three Part Series on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Owens & Minor is proud to offer a three-part educational webinar series focused on […]
“Central and Essential”—Richmond Magazine Highlights Owens & Minor
Richmond Magazine recently showcased Owens & Minor as a Fortune 500 company with deep […]
Owens & Minor Honors the Life of Former Leader Henry Berling
Owens & Minor extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Henry Berling, […]
Owens & Minor’s Vicky Lyle Named PWH® Chair
Owens & Minor is proud to honor Vicky Lyle, VP, Industry Associations, who in […]
“Thank you, President Biden”
Today, Edward Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor, a leading manufacturer of […]
Enduring Webinar: Breaking Through Myths about COVID-19 Vaccinations
Owens & Minor invites the healthcare community to view the recording of this continuing [...]
Leadership Development is Key to Success
Owens & Minor is rapidly growing into a global healthcare services company. We know [...]
How to Get Your Hospital and Supply Chain Ready for Elective Surgeries and Procedures
As the COVID-19 virus flared up, many states prohibited elective surgeries. Now, many of [...]
Owens & Minor Increases Mask and N95 Respirator Capacity
For the past 20 years, global healthcare manufacturer’s HALYARD-branded product line of masks and […]
Owens & Minor Receives Supplier Legacy Award
Owens & Minor was recently awarded Premier Inc.’s Supplier Legacy Award. The award recognizes […]
Four Signs It’s Time to Update Your Bill Only Process
At many hospitals, the purchase process for bill only products, items that are delivered by a vendor […]
O&M Joins AHRMM Virtual Event
The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) will host its 2020 [...]
Eliminating Inefficiencies in Implant Purchases
A recent article in the Journal of Healthcare Contracting highlighted Owens & Minor’s newest solution, Bill Only [...]
Implementing the CDC’s Core Practices for Infection Prevention and Control
VIEW ALL THE INFECTION PREVENTION WEBINARS Healthcare is a complex subject and one that [...]
O&M Remains in the ‘Sweet Spot’
President & CEO Ed Pesicka shared how Owens & Minor has invested in and [...]
Three Ways to Avoid Over-Ordering Surgical Supplies
As healthcare providers continue to navigate COVID-19 while also providing elective and scheduled surgeries, [...]
Enduring Webinar: Ensuring Safe Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare professionals are invited to replay this continuing educational webinar: Ensuring Safe Healthcare Delivery: [...]
Enduring Webinar: Building Sustainable Readiness
Owens & Minor invites healthcare professionals to replay this continuing educational webinar: Conquering Pandemics: [...]
Inventory Management and COVID-19: How a Stockpile Audit Can Help
In the early days of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals quickly stockpiled as [...]
Tackling the Challenges as Hospitals Reopen
In a recent article in the Journal of Healthcare Contracting, experts from Owens & Minor [...]
Webinar: Industry Perspectives on COVID-19
What’s next as the healthcare industry continues to navigate COVID-19? Hear more in a […]
RFID Cabinets for Large Hospital in the South
Owens & Minor recently began to install the first 25 of over 50 state-of-art [...]
4 Steps to Get Your Hospital Ready for the Return of Elective Surgeries
As the COVID-19 virus flared up, many states prohibited elective surgeries. Now, many of […]
AORN Virtual Global Surgical Conference & Expo
As the industry navigates the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are finding new ways [...]
GHX Millennium Club
In order to best serve our customers across the continuum of healthcare, Owens & [...]
Sheri Voss Awarded AORN President’s Award
Sheri Voss, Owens & Minor Supply Chain Services Assistant Principal Consultant, recently received the [...]
“Letter to Healthcare”
The fight against COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge across the healthcare industry. Owens & [...]
Improve the Efficiency of Inventory Management
With the mounting attention on reducing costs and improving outcomes in today's healthcare market, [...]
