January 12, 2024 BHR Newsletter 1. Medtronic to close manufacturing sites, distribution centers Full story 2. Medline scoops UnitedMedco Full story 3. 20M CPAP masks might interfere with medical devices: FDA Full story 4. 2024 will demand more from supply chain leaders. Hear key…
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January 10, 2024 BHR Newsletter 1. HCA's GPO secured 20 health system partners in 2023 Full story 2. Thousands of devices have not been tested for safety – but were FDA approved Full story 3. 32M Cardinal Health syringes face compatibility issues Full…
January 5, 2024 BHR Newsletter 1. Florida becomes 1st state authorized by FDA to import meds from Canada Full story 2. CDC urges improved screening after 2nd bone allograft TB outbreak Full story 3. Northwell targets medical waste Full story 4. 2024 will demand…
January 3, 2024 BHR Newsletter 1. 8 notable hospital supply shortages of 2023 Full story 2. NYC Health + Hospitals to create supplier diversity council Full story 3. $123M nitrile glove plant in stasis after temporary shortage Full story 4. 2024 will demand more…
December 22, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. McKesson sues former exec Full story 2. States trash PPE stockpiles worth tens of millions: AP Full story 3. Lawmakers: Test bone graft material for TB Full story 4. Data silos are hindering health equity advancements, but 1…
December 20, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Top 25 healthcare supply chains: Gartner Full story 2. Chicago hospital diverts 6 tons of IV bag waste in scalable program Full story 3. Are physicians still worried about the supply chain? Full story 4. A mechanic-turned-cardiac surgeon…
December 15, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Medical device company settles false claims allegations Full story 2. Getinge recalls ECMO machines due to emergency drive issue Full story 3. The 10 most productive states Full story 4. 60,000 people die as a direct result of…
December 13, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Medtronic scraps $738M deal for insulin pump maker Full story 2. Cardinal Health recalls procedure kits, trays over saline products Full story 3. 5 notable Medline updates in 2023 Full story 4. The healthcare workforce of the future…
December 8, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. PeaceHealth picks Medline for physician, post-acute vendor Full story 2. Find your Sharpie: How hospitals prepare for crises Full story 3. Banner Health honored for supplier diversity program Full story 4. The status quo for fax processing is…
December 6, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Washington physician charged in $14M medical supply scheme Full story 2. Millions of syringe products in chaos as FDA probes China-made devices Full story 3. 5 evolution metrics for hospital supply chains: Gartner Full story 4. In the…