Features June 2017

In the height of the dot-com boom, an e-commerce entrepreneur and the son of a dentist joined forces to create DentalPlans.com. They asked: how can we harness the power of the internet to help people access dental care more efficiently, and, ultimately save them money? Almost 20 years later, DentalPlans.com is the largest online marketplace […]

When John K. Lines met with his team on a recent morning, it was his turn to address the promise of the day to the six people on his floor at National HealthCare Corp. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Promise No. 3, “Address your needs with a sense of urgency,” the senior vice president and general counsel […]

It’s hard to imagine that Medline, a company that earns almost $9 billion in annual revenue and is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the U.S., could have an underdog mentality. But Medline has held on to the conservative, detail-oriented ethos that helped it grow from a small manufacturer of […]

Since 1950, Ferring Pharmaceuticals has been performing leading medical research to seek out and market drugs and health products that improve the health of patients all over the world. Established by renowned scientist Frederik Paulsen Sr., the Switzerland-based firm now has laboratories and commercial offices throughout the world. Paulsen’s son, Frederik Paulsen Jr., is the […]

By combining the resources of three hospitals located in Bayonne, Jersey City and Hoboken, New Jersey, with 50-plus medical practices spread throughout New Jersey, CarePoint Health is delivering patient-focused health care to customers throughout the Garden State. Founded in 2012, CarePoint aims to improve overall health and wellness outcomes through a unique 360-degree model of […]

For many people, getting access to the right medical care at the right time, for the right price, by the right physician clinician is a challenge. Patients want their medical care and access to be as easy as booking an airline ticket or reserving a table at the restaurant. That’s according to Craig Richardville, Chief […]