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570K breathing circuits, anesthesia kits recalled
Draeger Medical, or Dräger US, recalled more than half a million airway devices because of a manufacturing error that can lead to hypoxia and death, the FDA said May 24. -
Northwell looks to identify human trafficking in the supply chain
New York-based Northwell Health is training healthcare professionals to identify and address forced labor in the medical supply chain. -
Vanderbilt, Philips work to decarbonize radiology department
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and medical devicemaker Philips teamed up to reduce the Nashville, Tenn.-based system's carbon footprint. -
Minnesota system taps logistics partner
In a new partnership, Minneapolis-based Allina Health recently chose Elmhurst, Ill.-based MedSpeed to transport physical materials including pharmaceuticals and specimens. -
The not-so-strained supply chain: Applying insights from the pandemic to surgical glove products & supply choice decisions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, suppliers in every industry — especially healthcare — experienced unparalleled supply chain challenges. These disruptions extended to surgical glove manufacturers and in some instances affected clinicians' trust in suppliers. -
Hospital metal products manufacturer fined after 21 safety violations
United Hospital Supply Corp. has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 17 serious violations, three willful violations and one other-than-serious violation. -
Pharmaceutical experts weigh in on strengthening supply chain: 3 takeaways
Several breakdown areas in the pharmaceutical supply chain were brought to light by COVID-19, but looking ahead, three areas should be at the core of improvements, experts say: health equity, trust and communication, and public-private partnerships. -
Growth, priorities, commitment: Leadership advice from 6 supply chain executives
Many people aspire to be leaders in their field, but only a few make it to the executive level. -
Pig-to-human organ center begins construction
Revivicor, the company behind a pig-to-human heart transplant in 2022, is building a research and development center in Christiansburg, Va., radio station WTOP reported May 15. -
COVID vaccines to remain free for uninsured
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be available for uninsured Americans with support from programs developed by vaccine-makers Pfizer and Moderna and the HHS, CNBC reported May 12. -
FDA loosens blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men
The FDA has ended a ban prohibiting gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships from donating blood. -
GPO Premier might sell itself
Premier, a group purchasing organization for U.S. hospitals and health systems, said it's "evaluating potential strategic alternatives" — meaning it could try to sell itself. -
The OR of the future: How industry experts are making it a reality
Technology advances, labor and supply chain shortages and the continuing migration of surgical procedures to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasing pressure on hospitals to make their operating rooms (ORs) even smarter and more efficient. -
Former Baxter CFO to join GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare has selected James Saccara, a top executive at Baxter International, to serve as vice president and CFO, effective June 1. -
FDA flags bacteria risk for 500K COVID-19 tests
The FDA issued a warning May 4 about more than 500,000 COVID-19 tests made by SD Biosensor and distributed by Roche Diagnostics because of "significant concerns of bacterial contamination." -
FDA: Healthcare supply chain troubles existed before COVID-19, and they could get worse
While COVID-19 caused the largest disruption to supply chains across industries, officials at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health said some of the issues within the healthcare supply chain existed before the pandemic. Now, experts say, is the time to proactively correct issues into the future, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society reported May 2. -
UPS to open 7 healthcare logistics facilities to aid supply chain
UPS Healthcare announced plans to open seven new locations in addition to its existing 70 facilities in the coming months, company leaders said during the April 25 Q1 2023 earnings meeting. -
COVID-19 loosening its grip on health systems' supply chains: WHO
Hospitals and health systems are recovering from pandemic-induced supply issues, the World Health Organization said May 2. -
Kansas hospital chooses Elevate for supply needs
Pratt (Kan.) Regional Medical Center chose Elevate Supply and Expense Management, an Ovation Healthcare company, to help with its supply chain. -
The untapped supply chain talent pool: How 1 VP gets the community involved
For Jeremy Strong, Chicago-based Rush University System for Health's vice president for supply chain operations, the ability to affect both patients and the community is one of the most rewarding parts of hospital supply chain.
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