Supply Chain E-Newsletter January 15, 2019 1. Stryker warns some defibrillators may not deliver shock Full story 2. Gene therapy drugs could cost healthcare $45B in the next 5 years, report says Full story 3. How Cleveland Clinic manages its…
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Supply Chain E-Newsletter January 10, 2019 1. JAMA editorial blasts FDA's reporting of medical device problems Full story 2. Georgia device sterilizer fined $3K per day over ethylene oxide emissions Full story 3. Medtronic acquires Stimgenics to boost chronic pain treatment…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter January 8, 2019 1. Missouri hospital ordered to stop performing surgery Full story 2. Healthcare procurement pros unite, set up SHOPP Full story 3. Medtronic robotic device could fall on patient during surgery, company warns Full story 4. Urgent care,…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter January 3, 2019 1. New Year's Day drug price hikes hit more than 250 meds Full story 2. FTC ups scrutiny of Stryker move to purchase Wright Medical Full story 3. 10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent Full…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 27, 2019 1. Common hospital device could be a terror threat, LA Times reports Full story 2. Smiths Medical syringe pumps recalled; alarm malfunction could be fatal Full story 3. Top 5 healthcare supply chain stories of…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 20, 2019 1. Stericycle cancels plans to open North Las Vegas medical waste facility Full story 2. Novartis plans giveaway of world's most expensive drug Full story 3. 10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent Full story 4. AI can…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 18, 2019 1. Kentucky hospital supply manager charged with stealing supplies, selling them online Full story 2. Trump administration unveils drug importation proposals Full story 3. Medtronic recall of implantable drug pump classified as most serious recall…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 13, 2019 1. Florida VA hospital employees, supply companies indicted in kickback scheme Full story 2. Senate confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA chief Full story 3. 10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent Full story 4. Two…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 11, 2019 1. Abbott warns of 2 potential safety issues with its heart implant Full story 2. North Texas hospitals facing critical blood shortage Full story 3. Walgreens, Kroger form GPO Full story 4. Two ingredients that should…
Supply Chain E-Newsletter December 6, 2019 1. Reimposing the medical device tax would cost 21,000 jobs, report says Full story 2. Pennsylvania hospital ordered to cease inpatient, emergency services amid equipment issue Full story 3. 10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent Full…