McKesson Corp. (MCK) is in the Pharma Industry

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  McKesson Corporation is the leading provider of supply, information and care management products and services designed to reduce costs and improve quality across healthcare. Customer satisfaction is a top priority and McKesson continually invests in process improvements in order to meet this important goal. McKesson began implementing Six Sigma in...

  Case studies 2003-01-01

  Tags: TQM/Six Sigma/ISO 9000, McKesson Corp., Six Sigma, process improvement, business strategy, customer satisfaction, training, health care

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• Rx drug distributor agrees to pay penalties

  One of the nation's largest distributors of pharmaceutical drugs has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the law when it failed to report suspicious drug sales to the DEA out of several distribution facilities, including one in Utah. McKesson Corp. has agreed to pay $13.25 million...

  Articles 2008-05-08

• Fitch Affirms Owens & Minor Inc.'s IDR at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

  CHICAGO -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed Owens & Minor Inc's. OMI ratings as follows: --Issuer Default Rating IDR at 'BBB-'; --Senior unsecured credit facility at 'BBB-'; --Senior unsecured debt at 'BBB-'. The ratings action affects approximately $200 million of debt. The Rating...

  Articles 2008-05-06

• McKesson Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

  * Revenues of $26.2 billion for the fourth quarter and revenues of $101.7 billion for the full year, both up 9%. * Fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share of $1.05 and full-year earnings per diluted share of $3.32. * Fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share of $1.04 from...

  Articles 2008-05-05

• Firms praise Matheson's counterfeit-drug effort

  Some of the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies are praising a bill by Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, designed to help combat counterfeit drugs. "This comprehensive bipartisan legislation would create a uniform, national requirement for the tracking and tracing of prescription medicines from the manufacturer, through the distributor, to...

  Articles 2008-05-04

• Major drug company agrees to settlement

  Pharmaceutical giant McKesson Corp., agreed to pay $13.25 million to six U.S. Attorney's Offices on Friday to settle allegations that it violated federal drug reporting provisions. The Utah District Office will receive a little more than $500,000 as part of the agreement. According to the U.S. Department...

  Articles 2008-05-03

• McKesson's RelayHealth Acquires HTP

  Acquisition Advances RelayHealth Leadership Strategy in Healthcare Financial Services Connectivity with Solutions to Reduce Burden of Uncompensated Care ATLANTA -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that RelayHealth, its connectivity services business, has acquired HTP Inc., a leading provider of revenue cycle management technology. HTP, a privately held company...

  Articles 2008-05-02

• McKesson Announces Settlement with DEA

  Company Signed Settlement to Minimize Impact to Customers, Suppliers and Investors SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that it has reached administrative and civil settlements with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration DEA and six U.S. Attorneys' Offices regarding the company's distribution of so-called "lifestyle drugs." These...

  Articles 2008-05-02

• Slalom Consulting Strengthens Leadership Team in San Francisco

  Slalom Consulting, rankedone of the best consulting firms to work for in the U.S., today announcedthe appointment of three new account managers, Steve George, Carl Johnsonand David Van Diggelen, at the firm's rapidly growing San Francisco BayArea office. The new team leaders will support further market growth asSlalom widens its...

  Articles 2008-04-29

• Edward A. Mueller Elected as New Member of McKesson's Board of Directors

  SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) announced today that Edward A. Mueller has been elected a new member of the company's Board of Directors. Mueller is chairman and chief executive officer of Qwest Communications International Inc. He became chairman and CEO of Qwest in 2007, after serving as chief executive...

  Articles 2008-04-28

• Community Hospitals and Physicians Partner to Deliver the Best Care Possible

  Top-Rated Paragon([R]) HIS and Practice Partner[R] EHR Connect Providers for Instant Access to Patient Information Across Care Settings ATLANTA -- McKesson today announced that it has signed a record number of community hospitals for its Paragon([R]) community hospital information system HIS and Practice Partner[R] electronic health record EHR...

  Articles 2008-04-28

• Intraware Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Year-End Financial Results

  Reports Strong Annual Performance Across Key Financial Metrics ORINDA, Calif. -- Intraware, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITRA), the leading provider of on-demand digital asset and entitlement management solutions, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2008. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the...

  Articles 2008-04-24

• Keynote Line-up Announced For 2nd Annual Next Generation Data Center Conference & Expo

  FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events, today announced the line-up of keynote presentations scheduled for the 2nd annual Next Generation Data Center[TM] (NGDC[TM]). The topic of power consumption will be a dominant theme during the kick-off keynotes being delivered by Jeffrey Birnbaum,...

  Articles 2008-04-22

• Lucile Packard Medical Group Selects McKesson to Enhance Financial Performance

  Revenue management solutions will promote efficiency and patient services ATLANTA -- As part of its drive to improve operating efficiencies while delivering a high level of patient services, the Lucile Packard Medical Group will outsource its revenue cycle operations to McKesson. McKesson's Revenue Management Solutions will handle all...

  Articles 2008-04-22

• McKesson Introduces Workforce Management Solution Suite for Patient-Centered Management of Staff

  Comprehensive Solution Suite Ensures That the Right Number of Staff with the Right Skill Mix is Available at the Right Time to Meet Patient Care Needs ATLANTA -- Today McKesson announced the availability of its workforce management suite, a complete solution suite that manages the most important asset...

  Articles 2008-04-21

• McKesson Corporation Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 05, 2008

  SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) will release financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Monday, May 5, 2008 following the close of markets at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific Time). The company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 PM Eastern...

  Articles 2008-04-17

• GTESS Appoints James P. Bradley as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

  Company Board Member Was Former United HealthCare, McKesson Technology Executive RICHARDSON, Texas -- GTESS Corporation, a provider of software-as-a-service technology for the healthcare industry, today announced the appointment of James P. Bradley as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bradley began his affiliation with the Company in January...

  Articles 2008-04-09

• McKesson Corporation to Acquire McQueary Brothers Drug Company

  Regional Pharmaceutical Distributor Extends Independent Pharmacy Segment Footprint; McQueary Brothers' Customers Will Gain Business and Patient Care Offerings SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase McQueary Brothers Drug Company, a Springfield, Missouri-based regional distributor of pharmaceutical, health, and...

  Articles 2008-04-08

• Medsphere® Names Industry Veteran John Danahy Vice President of Sales

  Former McKesson Executive to Expand National Sales Organization, Extend Stage 6 Benefits to Entire Healthcare Sector ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Medsphere([R]) Systems Corporation, the leading commercial provider of Open Source electronic health record EHR systems and services, today announced that John Danahy has joined the company as vice...

  Articles 2008-04-08

• Comprehensive Pharmacy Services to Acquire McKesson Medication Management

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Comprehensive Pharmacy Services CPS announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the pharmacy management service business of McKesson Medication Management MMM from McKesson Corporation. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April. Both CPS and MMM are leading providers in the...

  Articles 2008-04-07