Acquisitions, shortages and federal shakeups continue November 5, 2025 1. UPS acquires healthcare supplier for $1.6B Full story 2. 14 drugs in shortage Full story 3. Improve Vendor Compliance, Streamline Vendor Rep Check-In, Increase Rep Registrations. Try GHX Vendormate credentialing…
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Medicare errors, FDA shake-ups, and hospital cuts test supply lines October 31, 2025 1. Medicare made $22.7M in improper supplier payments: Audit Full story 2. FDA finds widespread quality issues at 3 Philips sites Full story 3. Missed scrubs =…
IPO plans, AI bets, and Medicare shifts reshape supply chain October 29, 2025 1. Medline seeks IPO at $50B valuation Full story 2. Medicare payment shift threatens wound graft supply, group warns Full story 3. navify® digital solutions centralize and…
The state of supply costs, tariffs, shortages explained October 24, 2025 1. The state of supply costs Full story 2. Groups warn PPE, device tariffs could delay care, raise costs Full story 3. How KU Health solved a critical supply…
Hospitals fight tariffs, TrumpRx expands, and FDA delays rise October 22, 2025 1. Hospital group decries proposed PPE, device tariffs Full story 2. FDA drug delays rise in Q3: 5 things to know Full story 3. For patients, surgical success…
Supply chain updates, EHR investments and national policy changes October 17, 2025 1. State invests $2.6B to bring new EHRs to New York hospitals Full story 2. 10 systems seeking supply chain leaders Full story 3. Hospitals are cutting emergency…
Two drug updates and big business rollouts hit this week October 15, 2025 1. Trump strikes drug-pricing deal with AstraZeneca Full story 2. 6 drugs in shortage Full story 3. Visit booth #1544 at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo,…
Tariffs, leadership, and drug updates October 10, 2025 1. Pharma tariffs to exclude generics: WSJ Full story 2. MUSC supply chain chief heads to Duke Full story 3. Reduce bad debt from coverage churn. Revise your hospital playbook in one…
October 8, 2025 1. 12 systems earn ECRI supply chain award Full story 2. Colorado becomes 1st state to cap drug prices Full story 3. Be ready to provide respiratory support — explore versatile ventilation mask options: here. 4. Providence…
October 3, 2025 1. White House delays 100% drug tariffs to negotiate pricing Full story 2. Mayo Clinic launches platform to speed up device, drug development Full story 3. Don't let product shortages undermine care delivery. Procurement lessons from 3…