Inclement weather across many parts of the U.S. has taken a toll on the nation's blood supply this month. 

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, logistics companies such as UPS Healthcare are becoming more integral to the supply chain. 

Baxter International has increased  allocations for two U.S. IV solutions to 100% following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene at its North Cove, N.C., facility, according to a letter to customers available on the website of the American Hospital Association. 

The FDA is ramping up efforts to address medical device shortages that are increasingly threatening patient care, particularly for pediatric and neonatal populations. 

DHL Supply Chain, based in Westerville, Ohio, has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence, making DHL the largest provider of reverse logistics solutions in North America. 

Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital is piloting the use of blood vending machines to give clinical teams quicker access to blood products, NBC affiliate WAVY reported Jan. 20. 

Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated, are crucial for ensuring patient safety. 

The FDA warned the nation about the growing vulnerability of the medical device supply chain and its effects on public health, particularly among pediatric patients, in a Jan. 16 news release. 

Becton, Dickinson and Co. is increasing its U.S. manufacturing capacity for essential medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters. 

Henry Schein is launching a relief fund to provide essential medical supplies to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. 

Forward: In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the imperative to enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards of care has never been more pertinent. This comprehensive assessment surrounding the standardization of vendors for respiratory therapy products is a topic of undeniable significance for practitioners and administrators alike.

Medline, a Northfield, Ill.-based major medical supplier, made several headlines in 2024 for key developments—from its partnership with a tech giant to earning industry accolades for supply chain resilience. 

Here are six new shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

A strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports was averted Jan. 8 as dockworkers and employers reached a tentative labor agreement just days before the Jan. 15 deadline, The New York Times reported Jan. 8. 

The FDA has released draft guidance for developers of AI-enabled medical devices, offering recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the devices. 

The FDA is alerting healthcare providers about a potential high-risk issue with certain Baxter Healthcare Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spikes. 

UPS is shifting its focus from traditional parcel delivery to building a robust healthcare logistics business in an effort to offset slowing revenue from its core package services, Bloomberg reported Jan. 6. 

Port workers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association are threatening to strike on Jan. 15, as contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, remain stalled over issues of automation and job protections. 

The FDA has issued an early warning regarding Medline Fluid Delivery Sets, which may pose a significant health risk due to a potentially incorrect assembly, according to a Dec. 30 news release from the agency. 

McKesson Medical-Surgical will shut down its Rock Hill, S.C.-based distribution center in the spring, marking the end of its decade-long operation in the area, The Post and Courier reported Dec. 30.