Supply Chain

Universal Hospital Services to change name, go public after merger: 5 notes

After its merger with Federal Street Acquisition Corp. is finalized, Universal Hospital Services, a medical equipment management and services company, will go public, the companies announced Aug. 13. By Alia Paavola - 8/14/18

3 New Year’s resolutions to kick-start your supply chain in 2019

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More and more, IDNs are not only acquiring more hospitals, but are looking to vertically integrate, merging or exploring other partnering models with physician’s offices, ambulatory surgery centers and other organizations to gain scale and deliver quality care efficiently as they move closer to value-based models.

Amazon, other shippers ask Trump administration not to raise postal rates

A newly-formed coalition of major U.S. shippers is asking the Trump administration not to raise rates for shipping packages, according to the Politico Influence newsletter. By Jessica Kim Cohen - 8/13/18
Penn Medicine says goodbye to sugary drinks in its facilities

To promote patients' and employees' health, Penn Medicine in Philadelphia will no longer offer sugary drinks at its healthcare facilities, according to The Morning Call. By Harrison Cook - 8/13/18

Podcast Sneak Peak: Insights from a Health System Leader on what makes a Champion of Change in Supply Chains

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In a recent interview, Joe Swartz, the administrative director of business transformation for Franciscan St. Francis Health, spoke about his organization’s ten years of effort in engaging every staff member in “kaizen,” or continuous improvement.

FDA approves 1st generic under new pathway & 2 other drugs this week

Here are the three latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since Aug. 3: By Mackenzie Bean - 8/10/18
Medical device sector sees most quarterly recalls in over a decade

The second quarter of 2018 saw the largest number of medical device recalls during a single quarter since at least 2005, according to a recent analysis of U.S. recall data. By Jessica Kim Cohen - 8/8/18
Cervical cancer, strep B & adrenal gland tumors: 5 FDA approvals this week

Here are the five latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since July 27: By Mackenzie Bean - 8/3/18
Infographic: OR Supply Chain- Let’s Talk about Change

The Operating Room is one of the most expensive areas to run in the hospital, as well as the most stressful. How can hospitals address these challenges? By Lisa Zierten, Director of Marketing for Hospital Services at Cardinal Health - 8/1/18

The hidden costs of the supply chain status quo

A "business-as-usual" supply chain approach is not conducive for hospitals and health systems operating in today's healthcare environment of tightening margins and declining reimbursements. By Mackenzie Bean - 8/1/18
Inova Health bans plastic straws: 5 things to know

Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System will eliminate plastic straws and reduce single-use plastic items in public areas as part of a push toward environmental sustainability. By Alia Paavola - 8/1/18
Bayer fires back at scathing Netflix medical device documentary

Bayer is fighting back against accusations that emerged about its controversial birth control device Essure in a Netflix documentary highlighting the devastating complications of many FDA-approved medical devices. By Alia Paavola - 7/31/18
Netflix documentary reveals horror of medical device complications

A new Netflix documentary highlights the devastating complications of many FDA-approved medical devices, reports the Los Angeles Times. By Mackenzie Bean - 7/27/18

Endometriosis, malaria & leukemia treatments: 5 FDA approvals this week

Here are the five latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since July 20: By Mackenzie Bean - 7/27/18
House votes to repeal ACA's medical device tax

The House voted to repeal a 2.3 percent medical device tax, a provision that both parties have criticized for harming innovation. By Alia Paavola - 7/25/18
Bayer pulls birth control implant Essure from US market: 5 things to know

Citing declining sales, Bayer will stop selling its permanent birth control implant Essure in the U.S. Dec. 31, the company announced July 20. By Alia Paavola - 7/23/18
Synthetic pot laced with rat poison jeopardizing US blood supply, FDA says

Illegal synthetic pot contaminated with rat poison continues to be sold in the U.S., posing a significant health risk not only to those using the product, but also to the nation's blood supply, the FDA warned. By Alia Paavola - 7/23/18
FDA approves first smallpox treatment & 2 other drugs this week

Here are the three latest drugs approved by the FDA since July 13. By Mackenzie Bean - 7/20/18
The first artificial iris, cannabis-derived drug and more: 73 FDA approvals in 2018

The FDA has signed off on many innovative medical devices, software platforms and drug therapies this year that aim to improve patient care. By Mackenzie Bean - 7/19/18
Reuters: Amazon in talks to buy Indian pharmacy chain

Sources claim Amazon is in early talks to potentially invest in Indian pharmacy chain MedPlus, Reuters reports, citing Indian news website FactorDaily. By Alyssa Rege - 7/19/18
London drugmaker boosts injectable opioid supply for US hospitals amid shortage

The London-based generic drugmaker Hikma is allocating large supplies of hydromorphone to its U.S. hospital customers to help relieve the current injectable opioid shortage, the company announced July 18. By Mackenzie Bean - 7/18/18
Medtronic receives CE mark for MiniMed(TM) 670G Hybrid Closed Loop System

In a recent press release, Medtronic announced that is has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for the MiniMed(TM) 670G hybrid closed loop system - the first and only system to automate and personalize the delivery of basal insulin 24 hours a day1. By Staff - 7/17/18

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