The 2026 IMCO National Convention once again proved why it is the premier event for uniting the absolute best in healthcare distribution. This year’s theme, “Stand Independent. Unite with Purpose,” perfectly captured the spirit of the three-day event. As IMCO CEO Bill McLaughlin highlighted in his opening remarks: “We exist to help independent businesses remain…
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The IMCO Convention continues to be the premier event for bringing together the best of healthcare distribution and the 2025 gathering illustrated exactly why. Over three impactful days, Members and Vendor Partners came together to share ideas, build relationships, and drive the industry forward through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. This year’s…
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The program provides an all-encompassing approach to well-being, offering resources and education to improve both nutrition and mental health, as well as physical health. Engagement is simple and easy with the Wellness Portal. Participants can complete a Health Risk Assessment to identify health risks; review personalized action items to improve overall health; review wellness plans;…
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Navigating the complex world of medical distribution requires more than just a strong business acumen—it also calls for a dash of innovation. As a medical distributor, you’re dealing with a myriad of challenges, from inventory management and regulatory compliance to customer engagement and, let’s not forget, the ever-elusive ‘just-in-time’ delivery. Would you like a tech-savvy…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2023 IMCO National Convention. Your time, energy, and participation continue to make this annual event a success. “We in 23” was the theme as we focused on the importance of unity and partnership within our industry. The spirit of how we work together as individual companies…
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IMCO is pleased to announce Christina Mintchwarner-Kopecki as our new Director of Vendor Relations. In her new role, Christina will assume the responsibility of managing Vendor relationships, developing comprehensive plans and solutions with Vendor partners, implementing and overseeing key IMCO programs, and proactively addressing the needs of IMCO Members through actionable initiatives. Christina brings with her over 20…
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The allure of buying directly from manufacturers may be enticing, but eliminating the independent medical distributor could potentially harm your business and defeat the purpose. By offering a wide variety of goods from various manufacturers, Independent Distributors offer you access without the challenges of buying direct and meeting each manufacturer’s order requirements, while remaining nimble enough to…
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Demand for medical supplies such as personal protective equipment, nasal swabs, respirators, masks, and disinfectants, from both the public and medical sectors, has soared in 2020, placing the medical distribution industry in the position of meeting this demand. The higher-than-ever demand for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals means the medical distribution industry must be resourceful, efficient,…
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The challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to the world are unprecedented in modern times. As an Independent Medical Distributor, your business is essential, but the way you do business has dramatically changed. The face-to-face contact you have relied on in the past to meet with your customers has been greatly limited or even eliminated…
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Out of concern for the health and wellness of our Vendors, Members, and staff, IMCO is transitioning our 2020 IMCO National Convention to a dynamic, virtual platform. A complete virtual trade show and educational sessions will be held September 29 – October 1, 2020. Though we will miss being with all of you in person,…
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