Supply Chain

COVID-19 test-makers abandon plans for rapid saliva tests

Maia Anderson - Friday, October 2nd, 2020
A COVID-19 at-home test that relies on saliva could be as effective as a vaccine in curbing the spread of the virus, according to some experts, but companies developing the tests told The New York Times that the technology needed for such a test isn't working as anticipated.

5 considerations for your healthcare organization to deploy COVID-19 vaccines

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With the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) emergency use authorizations and subsequent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now being distributed in limited quantities across the U.S. - even making their way to healthcare workers who received their first doses in mid-December.

10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent

Maia Anderson - Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Justice Department investigating antitrust claims against Medtronic

Maia Anderson - Thursday, October 1st, 2020
The Justice Department has opened an antitrust probe of Medtronic's acquisition of a competitor, which some lawmakers have tied to a shortage of ventilators early in the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported.

4 quick tips to increase the health of your supply chain and decrease costs

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As we approach the end of the year, many health systems will likely be looking for opportunities for any additional cost savings after facing financial headwinds throughout 2020.

'Free' federal COVID-19 testing machines proving costly for nursing homes

Maia Anderson - Wednesday, September 30th, 2020
The federal government has sent free rapid COVID-19 testing machines to 14,000 nursing homes across the country, but leaders of those facilities told The New York Times that the machines come with unexpected financial burdens and that they're still plagued by a shortage of testing supplies.
Rollout of rapid COVID-19 tests hindered by lack of planning, communication, states say

Maia Anderson - Wednesday, September 30th, 2020
Deployment of rapid COVID-19 antigen tests to facilities around the country has been hindered by poor communication, false results and a lack of planning, state leaders told The Washington Post.
FDA grants emergency OK of Hologic's asymptomatic COVID-19 test

Maia Anderson - Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
The FDA has granted emergency authorization to Hologic's COVID-19 test to treat asymptomatic people.
Digitizing the 'crate of knowledge' — How a digital solution can improve regulatory compliance

Eric Oliver - Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
The regulatory compliance process can be cumbersome. The paperwork is costly, takes up valuable space, and logs often vary between employees. Implementing an electronic solution addresses all these problems and decreases the amount of work around compliance surveys.

US begins sending 100M rapid COVID-19 tests to states

Maia Anderson - Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
HHS said Sept. 28 that the federal government will begin distributing millions of Abbott's rapid COVID-19 tests to states this week. Governors are allowed to use the tests as they see fit, but HHS is encouraging them to prioritize schools.
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent

Maia Anderson - Thursday, September 24th, 2020
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
FDA authorizes first point-of-care antibody test for COVID-19

Maia Anderson - Thursday, September 24th, 2020
The FDA this week granted emergency use authorization for the first point-of-care rapid antibody test for COVID-19.
250,000 COVID-19 tests shipped to historically Black colleges, White House says

Maia Anderson - Thursday, September 24th, 2020
A White House official told The Hill that the federal government has shipped more than 250,000 rapid COVID-19 tests to historically Black colleges and universities.

How ambulatory care sites can mitigate the risks of processing reusable medical devices

Maia Anderson - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
Reusable medical devices are critical tools in ambulatory care sites, but properly processing those devices can be a challenge for employees due to varying processes and standards for different types of devices and a lack of training among staff.
6 reasons N95 masks remain in shortage across the US

Maia Anderson - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
Healthcare workers are still seeing critical shortages of N95 masks, and organizations representing millions of providers are asking the federal government for more help, The Washington Post reported.
US sets record of COVID-19 tests conducted in 1 day, but still falls short of what's needed to control pandemic

Maia Anderson - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
The U.S. recently set a record of COVID-19 tests completed in a single day, but that number is still far lower than what experts say is needed to get the pandemic under control, The Hill reported.
Walmart, Quest testing drones to deliver at-home COVID-19 test kits

Maia Anderson - Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Walmart said Sept. 22 it has begun testing drones to deliver at-home COVID-19 tests to patients in a partnership with Quest Diagnostics.
Health systems still limiting COVID-19 tests due to supply shortages

Maia Anderson - Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Leaders at hospitals across the country have had to cut COVID-19 testing in recent weeks because of a shortage of reagents needed to process tests, The Wall Street Journal reported.
GAO report finds states still face critical medical supply shortages

Maia Anderson - Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Shortages of medical supplies are still hurting the U.S. response to COVID-19 nearly six months into the pandemic, according to a report released Sept. 21 from the Government Accountability Office.
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 4 Tips to Take Greater Control of Your Supply Chain

Cardinal Health - Monday, September 21st, 2020
What can you do today to advance the performance of your hospital’s supply chain? Even among unforeseen circumstances in health care, there are several steps you can take right now to lower supply chain costs and improve efficiencies, while supporting patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
AmerisourceBergen supply leader Heather Zenk on lessons learned during pandemic

Maia Anderson - Friday, September 18th, 2020
Supply chain companies have faced unprecedented changes and challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, from shortages of commonly used medical supplies and drugs to quickly pivoting distribution of different therapies as new research comes out on the most effective treatments for the virus.
US needs a 'more flexible' supply chain, senator says

Maia Anderson - Friday, September 18th, 2020
The U.S. needs a "more flexible" medical supply chain to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future ones, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., told The Hill Sept. 17.

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