Here are four drugs or medical devices that have been approved by the FDA since Nov. 9:  By Alia Paavola - 11/16/18

Seventy-three percent of hospital leaders consider value-based contracting with suppliers a priority for improving return on investment, but opportunities for these types of contracts lag, according to a recent Premier survey.  By Alia Paavola - 11/16/18

Software issues continued to drive medical device recalls during the third quarter of 2018, reflecting the growing popularity of internet-connected products, according to a recent analysis of U.S. recall data.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 11/16/18

The Red Cross announced Nov. 13 it received 21,000 fewer blood donations in the months of September and October than it needed.  By Harrison Cook - 11/14/18

The FDA's policies and procedures don't sufficiently outline how to respond to cybersecurity risks for medical devices in the postmarket phase, according to a report from the HHS Office of Inspector General.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 11/13/18

Some smartphones from Samsung Electronics may soon offer users with diabetes access to an insulin pump delivery system, thanks to a collaboration with insulin pump manufacturer Insulet Corp.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 11/9/18

Here are five drugs or medical devices that have been approved by the FDA since Nov. 2:  By Alia Paavola - 11/9/18

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a vulnerability warning for certain Roche point of care handheld medical devices, according to FDA News.  By Alia Paavola - 11/9/18

As the supply shortage of GlaxoSmithKline's shingles vaccine continues, the drugmaker is making plans to ramp up production at a quicker pace, according to Bio Process International.  By Alia Paavola - 11/7/18

Here are four drugs or medical devices that have been approved by the FDA since Oct. 26:  By Alia Paavola - 11/2/18

The FDA authorized 23andMe to market its pharmacogenetic report Oct. 31, marking the agency's first time greenlighting a direct-to-consumer DNA test for this purpose.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 11/1/18

As the pressure to reduce supply chain costs escalates, leaders are seeking more price transparency to help inform decisions, especially in relation to big-ticket items like procedural packs.  By Alia Paavola - 11/1/18

On its third-quarter earnings call Oct. 30, Pfizer said it is still experiencing manufacturing problems at some Hospira plants, meaning the supply shortage of several common sterile injectable drugs will continue for hospitals, according to Bloomberg.  By Alia Paavola - 10/31/18

Specialty pharmaceutical growth poses unique challenges for hospital pharmacies. Effectively managing these high-cost therapies that often have unpredictable demand requires a different inventory management strategy than traditional pharmaceuticals. Therefore, many health systems are turning to a consignment model, to better manage specialty drug products, which also offers opportunities to improve care and reduce costs.  By Shayna Korol - 10/26/18

Here are five drugs or medical devices that have been approved by the FDA since Oct. 19:   By Alia Paavola - 10/26/18

Amazon, through a partnership with health brand consultancy Arcadia Group, will sell an exclusive new brand of consumer-focused medical devices, including blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors, according to CNBC.  By Alia Paavola - 10/26/18

The FDA approved  Genentech's drug Xofluza as the first new treatment for flu in about 20 years, the agency announced Oct. 24.  By Harrison Cook - 10/25/18

In an industry where health systems are facing increasing pressure to do more with less, doctors and nurses are working longer hours with more responsibilities. Meanwhile, hospitals want to reduce costs without sacrificing quality of care. Therefore it’s more important than ever to look for opportunities for improvement, and in many cases, it starts at the supply chain.  By Lisa Zierten, Director of Marketing for Global Services at Cardinal Health - 10/24/18

Northfield, Ill.-based Medline recently announced two new partnership agreements with Applied Silver and Premier.  By Harrison Cook - 10/24/18