Despite the remarkable progress in medical technology, shockingly, mechanical cutting tools such as surgical blades and scissors still resemble their counterparts from the days of the Roman Empire — until now. A transformative shift is underway, led by Phoenix-based medical technology startup Planatome. The company started as a spinout from semiconductor company Entrepix by its … [More]
TruLite Health Combats Clinical Bias
TruLite Health, the leader in health equity solutions, recently entered the commercial market with the Truity™ platform which uniquely focuses on clinical bias and provides multi-level interventions at the point of care within an integrated workflow solution. Significant early interest accelerated the need to build out the sales, support, and services staff to meet the growing … [More]
This Platform Is Reshaping Corporate Growth
Drawing inspiration from YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms, Tigerhall gives users bite-sized, real-world, actionable insights. Serving up content with all the features of the user’s favorite social platforms, Tigerhall is mobile and searchable, meaning users can connect in a way that best fits their daily workflow. As users engage with Tigerhall, they won’t … [More]
Nancy Kleitsch: Making an ICONic Evolution with Automation
My family business overcame the barriers to automation with Robotics-as-a-Service
Since its founding in 2001, family-owned ICON Injection Molding has grown organically from a little stall in Happy Valley, Arizona, to three facilities spanning more than 55,000 square feet. Being a custom molder means each job we take is unique and, whether a customer orders 1,000 parts or 100,000, we must be ready to react. Like most U.S. manufacturers, we’ve also faced … [More]
Why Is China Beating the U.S. in the Automation Race?
When my family moved to China in the ’80s, I saw first-hand what rapid industrialization looks like in manufacturing. Every city, town and village in China started building factories and, over the course of 20 years, the country became an industrial engine for the world. It gave me a sense of what’s possible and how quickly things can shift. Then I moved to the United States in … [More]
Corporate Gifting May Be Money Misspent
The purpose of corporate gifting is to enhance relationships with clients or employees while also fostering goodwill, ultimately leading to increased engagement and loyalty. However, scaling gifting programs while maintaining their efficacy is a challenge. In many instances, despite the investments made, the outcomes might not live up to expectations, with companies … [More]
Camper Vans Can Provide Passive Income
The growing popularity of “van life” makes camper vans an ideal way to generate passive income. Those who own a camper van that often sits unused may be able to rent it out to other outdoor enthusiasts and start making money. Get “rental ready’’: Before renting out their camper van, owners need to ensure the van is in top condition. It’s wise to get the vehicle inspected by … [More]
Convenience Stores for Metal
Metal Supermarkets recently opened its third location in Phoenix. “Phoenix has a large industrial base of potential customers who require a wide variety of metals for their ongoing needs,” says Andrew Arminen, chief operations and development officer of the company. This base includes professionals in various maintenance repair and operations departments of manufacturing … [More]
UnitedHealthcare Awarded Distinguished Accreditation
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance by meeting rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement. … [More]
Abrazo Central Campus Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care
Abrazo Central Campus, 2000 W. Bethany Home Rd., has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. … [More]
Plexus Worldwide® a Finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Plexus Worldwide, one of the largest direct selling health and wellness companies in the world, was named a finalist by the Better Business Bureau for the 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics in Arizona. … [More]
Abrazo’s Blackwell Honored
National trade publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named Keslie Blackwell to its annual list of Women Hospital and Healthcare CFOs to Know. Blackwell is the chief financial officer for Tenet Health’s Arizona Group, which includes the Abrazo Health hospitals in Phoenix and Carondelet Health Network hospitals in Southern Arizona. … [More]
evolvedMD an Inc. 5000 ‘Fastest Growing’ Company
Scottsdale-based behavioral health specialists evolvedMD has made Inc. 5000’s list of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” for the second year in a row. … [More]
Delta Dental AZ a Center of Excellence
For the ninth consecutive year, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Center of Excellence certification by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry, demonstrating Delta Dental’s commitment to providing superior customer care. … [More]
Community Giving from Delta Dental AZ
The recently released 2022 Community Impact Report from the Delta Dental Institute highlights the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people. … [More]
Feedback: October 2023
Q: What healthcare and wellness issues and programs are your employees telling you are most important to them? Is this a change from previous years? BrandyJo Guzman HR Director M Culinary Concepts Sector: Hospitality In a recent survey with our team, we asked which benefits M Culinary Concepts offers are the most important. Time off was the winner and has been … [More]
2023 Rivian R1S
Finally, an SUV that thinks like a SUV — and it is electric. Drive through more than three feet of water. Rock crawl a 100% grade. Traverse just about any terrain with 14.9 inches of ground clearance and up to 390 miles of range. With a 0–60 mph time as quick as 3 seconds, the Rivian R1S SUV delivers the on-road handling of a sports car. The R1S is available with three AWD … [More]
Buy a Seat, Not the Jet
Set Jet, the membership-based private jet charter program, is disrupting business air travel. Promising an unforgettable in-flight experience at a cost that rivals last-minute commercial tickets, Set Jet is proving to be a game-changer in the world of aviation. The concept is simple: “Buy a seat, not the jet.” This approach welcomes business and leisure travelers to a community … [More]
