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 = missed care. How KU Health regained control and saved money — details here.

4. The state of supply chain costs and 5 more updates Full story

5. 10 systems seeking supply chain leaders Full story

 

6. 88% use AI — only 17% have a strategy. Avoid costly downtime with proven frameworks here.

7. HRSA launches 340B rebate pilot with 8 drugmakers: 5 things to know Full story

8. FDA rewrites biosimilar rules to slash drug costs Full story

9. New Jersey hospital at risk of closure without state funding by Nov. 10, CEO says Full story

10. 87 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs Full story

 

11. HIPAA, HITECH & DEA compliance can be simplified with AI-powered ID checks. Learn how here.

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12. How KU Health solved a critical supply issue with a new inventory system. Lessons here.

13. 2025 State of Healthcare Procurement Report — 7 things to know here.

14. Many hospitals don't track this 7-figure cost driver. Cut the waste before it adds up: here.

15. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

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