Neighborhood Pet Store Day

AUSTIN, Texas, August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Pet King Brands, the maker of veterinarian-recommended pet health brands, including ZYMOX® Dermatology and Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, proudly announces its sponsorship of Neighborhood Pet Store Day, a day to rally pet lovers of the world in support of independent pet retail businesses. The inaugural special new event will be held nationwide on Sept. 23, 2023.

Independent pet retailers, or "indie stores," enrich the lives of pets and offer their customers an unparalleled shopping experience. The commitment of independent pet retailers to provide high-quality products and share valuable insights on their benefits and usage demonstrates their unique commitment to providing a better overall shopping experience.

"We are thrilled to support Neighborhood Pet Store Day, celebrating the indispensable role of local indie pet stores," said Pamela K. Bosco, President and founder of Pet King Brands. "Many preferred pet products reach indie store shelves first, which helps pet parents provide a personal investment in their pets' well-being."

Local independent pet stores are the go-to destination for pet parents seeking unique product selections and personalized service. This customer-focused experience cultivates a strong bond between the stores and the communities they serve. 

"Local, independently owned pet businesses that provide high-quality foods and unique products, exceptional services, and expertise to the pet parents and pets in their community need more people to know and appreciate what they offer," according to Todd Dittman, Executive Director of IndiePet. "That is why IndiePet is proud to announce Neighborhood Pet Store Day."

Formed in 2016, IndiePet shines a light on independent pet stores that are experts in their market and care about their customers. IndiePet encourages all independent pet retailers to seize the opportunity to host local store events in their communities on Neighborhood Pet Store Day.

Pet product manufacturers and service providers are encouraged to participate by RSVP-ing through https://www.neighborhoodpetstoreday.com/rsvp. Independent pet store retailers are invited to list their store locations on the Neighborhood Pet Store Day map https://www.neighborhoodpetstoreday.com/find-a-retailer.

For detailed information about Pet King Brand's complete line of enzymatic pet health products and where to purchase them, visit zymox.com.

About Pet King Brands

Pet King Brands, the maker of ZYMOX® Ear and Skin products, Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, Equine Defense®, and ZYLAFEN®, is a leader in veterinarian-approved pet products made in the USA. Focused on the health and wellness of small and large animals of all ages, the products utilize the Power of the LP3 Enzyme System and have been Resolving Ear, Skin, and Oral Conditions for Over 25 Years. Led by President and Founder Pamela Bosco, who first introduced ZYMOX in 1998 with the help of her bioscientist brother, Michael Pellico, Pet King Brands has revolutionized the way people care for animals' ears, skin, and mouth, offering solutions that are gentle to the animal, easy to administer and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.

TAMPA, Fla., August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Medical revenue losses, staffing troubles, inflation, and the sluggish recovery of inpatient volumes have added up to increased total health system expenses, upwards of 13% in Q2 2023. The compounding fiscal distresses of providers have created intensifying demand for advanced technologies to confront straggling supply chain systems and underperforming services, report 90% of the healthcare industry's collective C-suite.

Black Book™ collected survey responses from 5,220 health system materials managers, executives, staff, analysts, consultants, and directors from hospitals and medical organizations to determine the top-performing vendors among in-demand supply chain software, technology platforms, and systems, and assess the gaps and urgencies of materials management technology administration.

"Collaboration with vendors and suppliers has become critical to ensure a seamless flow of goods and reduce the risk of shortages, and closer partnerships are allowing for better visibility into inventory levels and demand fluctuations," said Black Book's founder Doug Brown. "The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare supply chains and as a result, there is an increased emphasis on building resilient supply chains capable of handling unexpected disruptions and diversified sourcing strategies."

Key findings in the annual Black Book survey include:

58% of hospital materials managers responding are prioritizing digitalization and technology Integration in CY2024 as their healthcare organizations are increasingly embracing digital solutions to optimize their outdated supply chains. Technologies like blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and AI-driven analytics are being adopted to enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency. 

The use of data analytics and predictive modeling in healthcare supply chain management continues to be on the rise. Up from 62% in 2017, 93% of materials managers now confirm that these tools help their organizations forecast demand, identify potential disruptions, and make data-driven decisions to improve inventory management.

74% of all participants confirm that their healthcare organizations are paying more attention to sustainability and ethical sourcing compared to last year's survey results. Reducing waste, adopting environmentally friendly packaging, and ensuring fair labor practices are becoming high-impact priorities in the industry.

The rise of personalized medicine and advanced therapies requires specialized and often time-sensitive supplies. 90% of materials management respondents report that their healthcare supply chains need to adapt to accommodate the unique requirements of these treatments.

Patients are demanding greater transparency in the healthcare supply chain the impact has been a developing challenge for materials managers as consumers want to know the origin of their medications and medical devices and if they were sourced responsibly.

The last-mile delivery of healthcare products is a crucial area of focus for 77% of materials managers. Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery to patients' homes or alternative healthcare facilities, such as subacute and rehab units and assisted living facilities, is a major priority, particularly in the context of telemedicine and remote care.

"The lack of advanced analytic tools, strategic dysfunction caused by failed supply chain software integrations, and outdated dashboard and decision support systems have put focus on the immediate technology needs of health system materials managers in the next 18 months," said Brown.

69% of senior leaders in the 2023 Black Book survey revealed the absolute need for digital transformation in their supply chain divisions for the commercial stabilization and long-term survival of their healthcare organizations. Less than 6% of respondents confirmed their organizations have fully initiated comprehensive strategies for extensive materials management IT improvement.

Black Book's full 2023 supply chain software solutions survey results including 20 materials management categories and over 300 vendors can be viewed at https://blackbookmarketresearch.com/supply-chain-and-materials-management

Solutions ranking highest by supply chain client experience among 18 qualitative, key performance indicators for 2023 by survey participants are:

PURCHASING OPTIMIZATION & SOURCING SOLUTIONS

AMAZON BUSINESS - HEALTHCARE

GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS & COALITION SERVICES

VIZIENT

BENCHMARKING & COMPARATIVE ANALYTICS

AXIOM BY SYNTELLIS PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

AUTOMATED ASSET TRACKING RTLS SOLUTIONS

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING & ADVISORY

BLUEBIN INC

COST ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

AXIOM BY SYNTELLIS PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IT IMPLEMENTATION & CLOUD SOLUTIONS

TECSYS

HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 

CURVO

ENTERPRISE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

STREAMLINE HEALTH 

HEALTHCARE ERP

WORKDAY

SPEND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 

SYMPLR

CREDENTIALLING SERVICES

VERGE RL DATIX

MEDICAL INVENTORY & WAREHOUSING TECHNOLOGY

TECSYS

VALUE ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS

PREMIER INC 

CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION & OPTIMIZATION SOLUTIONS

ORACLE

CLINICAL & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MANAGED SERVICES

EDGE BIOMEDICAL

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OUTSOURCING

ARAMARK

SURGICAL ASSET TRACKING SOFTWARE

STERIS

STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT IT SOLUTIONS

SURGLOGS

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & OPTIMIZATION SOLUTIONS

AXIOM BY SYNTELLIS PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

About Black Book

Black Book™, its founder, management, and staff do not own or hold any financial interest in any of the vendors covered and encompassed in the vendor satisfaction surveys it conducts. Black Book reports the results of the collected satisfaction and client experience rankings in publication and to media prior to vendor notification of rating results and does not solicit vendor participation fees, review fees, inclusion or briefing charges, consultation requirements, and/or vendor collaboration as Black Book directly polls vendors' clients.  

Black Book™ has polled for vendor satisfaction and industry trends across the healthcare software, technology, and outsourcing sectors around the globe. Since 2010, Black Book began polling the client experience of now over two million healthcare software and services users. Black Book expanded its survey prowess and reputation of independent, unbiased crowd-sourced surveying to IT, clinical, operations, and financial professionals, physician practice administrators, nurses, consultants, executives, and hospital information technology managers.

Accuhealth
Accuhealth, the leader in Remote Care

MCALLEN, Texas, August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Accuhealth, a leading provider of remote patient monitoring and chronic care management solutions, proudly announces the introduction of the world's first cellular-connected peak flow meter (PFM). This transformative technology aims to revolutionize at-home healthcare management for individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD is a widespread global health issue and the third leading cause of death worldwide, impacting more than 15 million Americans. This severe respiratory condition can dramatically reduce the affected individuals' quality of life. Accuhealth is committed to making healthcare more accessible and providing tools that empower patients to monitor and manage their health more effectively.

PFMs are user-friendly devices that allow patients of any age to easily check their lung function in real time. While spirometers tend to be handled in a physician's office due to their complexity, PFMs provide immediate feedback on any lung function changes. The PFM devised by Accuhealth utilizes cellular connectivity to securely record readings on the patient's electronic health record, thus removing the need for manual data entry. The valuable data generated helps healthcare providers gain essential insights into their patient's health and intervene in a timely manner when required, averting unnecessary hospital admission. The portability of the device further bolsters its ease of use.

The Global Initiatives for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines recommend measuring forced expiratory volume (FEV1) by spirometer annually. Physicians already perform spirometry tests annually in their offices. Accuhealth's PFM transmits daily FEV1 and peak expiratory flow (PEF) data points to physicians, and with its easy-to-use and plug-and-play device, patients with COPD are ensured proper care management through daily health monitoring and annual visits to physicians. 

This innovative COPD monitoring solution, in addition to Accuhealth's existing cellular SpO2 meter and sleep and resting heart rate monitor, allows Accuhealth to extend its services to an additional 15 million Americans.

Stephen Samson, CEO of Accuhealth, celebrates the release of this cutting-edge device, stating, "On our 5th anniversary, we are proud to unveil a groundbreaking device, heralding a significant step forward in our quest to make healthcare more accessible, effective, and impactful. The user-focused design of our cellular-connected peak flow meter allows patients to measure, monitor, and manage their respiratory health effortlessly."

Samson further notes, "Accuhealth now offers a comprehensive, cellular, user-friendly solution catering to all chronic diseases, including but not limited to COPD, diabetes, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and hypertension. Our research showed that older COPD patients often struggle with using a spirometer, leading to skipped readings. With our PFM that's as easy to use as exhaling, we see improved patient adherence to ongoing health monitoring routines. Supported by a world-class care management team fluent in over 300 languages and devices operational in 191 countries, Accuhealth stands as the sole globally ready RPM provider."

Accuhealth empowers physicians with the right data to stay ahead of negative health outcomes to keep patients healthy, happy, and out of the hospital. Founded in 2018, Accuhealth is a leading healthcare technology provider of turn-key remote patient monitoring solutions worldwide, providing hardware, software, and first-line 24/7/365 clinical monitoring to physicians with near real-time vital information and AI-enhanced data. Accuhealth's touchpoints-as-a-service yields improved outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, reduced costs for payers, and increased revenue for clinics, setting a new standard of care. Remote patient monitoring and chronic care management made easy and done right. Visit www.accuhealth.tech for more information.

Accuhealth
Accuhealth, the leader in Remote Care

Tellihealth Peak Flow Meter
Tellihealth's world's first peak flow meter