Supply Chain

Case study: How Hartford HealthCare implemented 1 ERP system for all care sites

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare, formed through a series of mergers and acquisitions, unites a diverse group of healthcare providers. By Staff - 3/13/18

What's the Real Cost of Outdated Supply Chain Processes? 5 Questions to Ask

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

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4 latest FDA approvals

Here are the four latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA this week. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/9/18
FDA approves world's smallest heart valve for newborns

The FDA on March 6 expanded approval for a smaller size of a heart valve to treat newborns with heart defects. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/9/18
FDA OKs new HIV treatment: 3 things to know

TaiMed Biologics earned FDA approval for its new HIV drug Trogarzo March 6. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/9/18
Amazon 'poaches' 20 jobs from CVS, Express Scripts, UnitedHealth: 6 things to know

Over the past 18 months, Amazon has hired more than 20 employees, including software engineers, data analysts and business strategists with years of experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries at companies like CVS Health, Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group, according to STAT. By Alia Paavola - 3/9/18

FDA approves 2 tests to detect parasite in US blood supply

The FDA on March 6 approved Oxford Immunotec's detection tests to screen for a parasite in samples of donated blood. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/8/18
More healthcare suppliers engage in 'risky business': 8 things to know about risk-based contracting

The shift to value-based healthcare is transforming business relationships across the care continuum. One evolving phenomenon: risk-sharing agreements between providers and healthcare suppliers, including pharmaceutical, medical device and equipment manufacturers. By Brooke Murphy - 3/8/18
5 standout statistics on supply chain analytics

Armed with real-time data, today's supply chain professionals are increasingly called upon for strategic decision support across departments. By Brooke Murphy - 3/8/18
FDA greenlights 23andMe's direct-to-consumer breast cancer gene test

Genetic testing company 23andMe's direct-to-consumer breast cancer test, which screens for three specific gene mutations, received FDA approval March 6. By Alia Paavola - 3/7/18

Dr. Scott Gottlieb: PBMs, payers use 'rigged payment scheme' to block biosimilars

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, criticized pharmacy benefit managers and health plans for inking contracts that don't favor biosimilars, Bloomberg reports. By Morgan Haefner - 3/7/18
Hospira recalls opioid due to cracked vials: 4 things to know

Hospira recalled three lots of Hydromorphone HCl injection Feb. 7 after discovering the glass vials containing the opioid could be cracked or empty, according to a March 5 recall alert from the FDA. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/7/18
The OR supply chain: An untapped resource for cost savings

Hospital leaders are laser-focused on reducing costs amid declining reimbursements. However, when making supply chain improvements, many leaders overlook one of the most expensive areas of the hospital to run: the operating room. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/6/18
Why hospitals should look to drug utilization, not price, for continued cost savings

Medication spend represents a major expense for hospitals, especially amid ever-increasing drug prices. By Mackenzie Bean - 3/4/18
AbbVie, Biogen pull multiple sclerosis drug from the market citing safety concerns: 4 things to know

Drugmakers Biogen and AbbVie voluntarily withdrew their multiple sclerosis drug Zinbryta from the global market, following eight reported cases of brain inflammation in patients using the medication, reports Reuters. By Alia Paavola - 3/2/18
3 latest FDA approvals

Here are the three latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA this week. By Alia Paavola - 3/2/18
FDA approves Medtronic's drug-eluting stent, the smallest on the market

The FDA approved Medtronic's Resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent Feb. 26 — making it the smallest drug-eluting stent on the U.S. market, according to the Star Tribune. By Alia Paavola - 3/2/18
Medtronic inks 5-year partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network

Medtronic signed a five-year partnership deal with Lehigh Valley Health Network, an eight-hospital organization in Allentown, Pa., to improve patient outcomes and minimize costs, CNBC reports. By Alyssa Rege - 3/2/18
FDA approves non-opioid painkiller patch: 4 things to know

The FDA approved a non-opioid painkiller patch for nerve pain associated with shingles Feb. 28, according to Reuters. By Alia Paavola - 3/1/18

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Case study: How Hartford HealthCare implemented 1 ERP system for all care sites

What's the Real Cost of Outdated Supply Chain Processes? 5 Questions to Ask

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

Pfizer sells neurology drug to Biogen in nearly $600M deal: 4 things to know

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

4 latest FDA approvals

FDA approves world's smallest heart valve for newborns

FDA OKs new HIV treatment: 3 things to know

Amazon 'poaches' 20 jobs from CVS, Express Scripts, UnitedHealth: 6 things to know

FDA approves 2 tests to detect parasite in US blood supply

More healthcare suppliers engage in 'risky business': 8 things to know about risk-based contracting

5 standout statistics on supply chain analytics

FDA greenlights 23andMe's direct-to-consumer breast cancer gene test

Dr. Scott Gottlieb: PBMs, payers use 'rigged payment scheme' to block biosimilars

Hospira recalls opioid due to cracked vials: 4 things to know

The OR supply chain: An untapped resource for cost savings

Why hospitals should look to drug utilization, not price, for continued cost savings

AbbVie, Biogen pull multiple sclerosis drug from the market citing safety concerns: 4 things to know

3 latest FDA approvals

FDA approves Medtronic's drug-eluting stent, the smallest on the market

Medtronic inks 5-year partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller patch: 4 things to know

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