BD Drives Healthcare Innovation and Social Responsibility with Strategic Initiatives in 2024

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has been actively engaged in numerous partnerships, product launches, and initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare access, advancing medical technology, and promoting social responsibility.

In collaboration with Healthians in India and Camtech Health in Singapore, BD has focused on expanding access to cervical cancer screening through at-home sample collection and innovative HPV testing. The company hosted venous summits in major Indian cities to raise awareness about venous diseases and launched the BD Vacutainer® UltraTouch™ blood collection set to reduce patient pain during blood collection. BD also introduced the BD Rhapsody™ Single Cell ATAC-Seq Assay and the BD FACSDiscover™ S8 Cell Sorters, significantly advancing research capabilities in precision medicine and cell biology.

BD received several recognitions for its efforts, including being named one of America's Climate Leaders by USA TODAY and featuring on Fortune's list of Most Innovative Companies. Financially, BD reported strong Q2 fiscal 2024 results with a 4.6% revenue increase and significant growth in GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS. The company also declared a quarterly dividend and announced a $4.2 billion agreement to acquire Edwards Lifesciences' Critical Care product group, enhancing its smart connected care solutions.

Leadership changes included the appointments of Rima Alameddine as President of BD Peripheral Intervention, Rian Seger as President of BD Surgery, and Nikos Pavlidis as President of Diagnostic Solutions. BD's commitment to community and social responsibility was evident through initiatives to address health inequities, such as combating chronic kidney disease in Indigenous communities and developing a method to recycle medical waste in Denmark. Additionally, BD partnered with City of Hope for a pharmacy residency program and launched the AGILITY study for peripheral arterial disease. These activities reflect BD's dedication to advancing healthcare, fostering innovation, and improving patient outcomes globally.