Tag: Owens & Minor

RICHMOND, Va. – Above-market growth in its Byram Healthcare business contributed to a strong quarter for Owens & Minor’s Patient Direct division, company execs said on a recent earnings call.  Byram saw double-digit growth across all major product categories in its portfolio of disposable medical supplies, say execs.  “Our Patient Direct business is consistent and strong, driving recurring revenue as it focuses on serving patients with chronic lifelong conditions...

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor has announced that David Myers, vice president of national accounts, has been elected to the Bellwether League Foundation’s Hall of Fame Class of 2022 for Healthcare Supply Chain Leadership to honor his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the industry. “We join the Bellwether League Foundation in celebrating Dave for his remarkable contributions and dedication to innovation and collaboration,” said Edward Pesicka, president and CEO....

RICHMOND, Va.- Owens & Minor reported revenues of $573 million for its Patient Direct segment, a 145% increase, with Byram revenue growth of 17% and Apria pro forma up 4.4%.   "Our Patient Direct segment again executed very well and continues to grow as a percentage of total company profitability, and quarterly results were driven by the consistent strength in our Byram business that once again saw growth outpace the market,” said Edward Pesicka, president and CEO. “Apria...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wayne Grau will start as executive director of NCART in August.  Grau, whose experience includes working for a large manufacturer, a provider and a member services organization, will replace Don Clayback, who will retire on Sept. 13 after 13 years leading the organization.  “Wayne will bring a vast knowledge base to NCART and will help move the organization ahead,” said Greg Packer, president of NCART and president of U.S. Rehab, a division of the...

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor has announced that Carissa Rollins, chief information officer at Illumina, has been elected to its board of directors. “Carissa’s experience driving strategy for global information systems and information technology for industry leading health care companies brings a unique new perspective to the board,” said Mark Beck, chair of the board. “Her track record of successfully leading and improving enterprise-level technology systems in complex...

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor has received the 2022 Supplier Legacy Award from Premier Inc., in recognition of its long-standing history of consistently supporting Premier network members. “We know the complexities faced by hospitals, health systems and other providers as they strive to deliver excellent clinical care for their patients while also responsibly managing costs,” said Edward A. Pesicka, president and CEO, Owens & Minor. “We’re proud to be recognized by Premier...

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor, in partnership with West Virginia University Health System, has broken ground on the future site of a center of excellence for medical supplies and logistics in Morgantown, W.Va. Once construction is completed in late 2023, the 350,000-square-foot center will be one of the state’s largest dedicated acute care medical distribution facilities and will include clinical supply capabilities for surgical knitting, customer procedure tray assembly and sterilization....

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor has named Tammy Gomez as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Gomez brings more than two decades of health care industry experience to Owens & Minor, having held leadership positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as senior vice president, Global Human Resources Centers of Excellence & Human Resources Services and Solutions, for Cardinal Health. “I’m honored to become an Owens & Minor teammate and to be part of a...

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor announced Rita Johnson-Mills and Terri Kline have been elected to its board of directors effective June 1, 2022. “Rita and Terri each have deep health care expertise, and we look forward to the new perspectives they will be able to offer,” said Mark A. Beck, chair of the board. “Rita’s leadership across different health care sectors and Terri’s experience in home health care will enhance the board’s diversity of thought and help...

RICHMOND, Va. – The fast growth of Owens & Minor’s patient direct platform, which posted 25% revenue growth during the first quarter of 2022, is an indicator of the company’s strength in the home health market, company officials said during a recent earnings call.  And officials expect to see that double-digit growth rate continue for the platform, which is comprised of Byram Healthcare and the newly acquired Apria Healthcare.  “It's a $50 billion market...