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Supply chain tip of the week: Follow a general 3-step plan for lowering shipping costs
When tackling freight management for your facility, there is no “one-size-fits-all" approach to savings.
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Connecticut company gets gets $590M US loan for disposable vaccine injector
The federal government has awarded a $590 million loan to ApiJect Systems America for a novel injection device the company said could be used instead of traditional glass vials and syringes for vaccinations.
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Cost the biggest barrier to widespread coronavirus testing, survey finds
Companies most often cited the cost of COVID-19 testing as the primary reason they weren't testing their workers, rather than test availability or turnaround times, The New York Times reported.
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10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
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NBA's rapid COVID-19 test getting a tryout in 5 states
HHS has launched a pilot program in five states to test the portable COVID-19 molecular test used by the NBA to control the virus in its "bubble" this season.
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Senators introduce bill to allocate $10B to buy PPE
Senate Democrats introduced a bill Nov. 18 to boost the U.S. supply of personal protective gear by allocating $10 billion for the government to buy masks, gloves and face shields, The Hill reported.
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FDA issues emergency approval for first at-home COVID-19 diagnostic test
The FDA has issued an emergency authorization for the first at-home COVID-19 test that can deliver results in less than 30 minutes.
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How 3M shifted business gears in response to pandemic
3M, a Minnesota-based conglomerate that spans the automotive, construction and energy industries, has become increasingly involved in production of personal protective gear for healthcare workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House launches COVID-19 testing program for lawmakers, staffers
The U.S. House of Representatives has started a COVID-19 testing program for lawmakers and staffers as many travel back and forth from Washington, D.C., The Hill reported.
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34 health systems, Premier partner with DeRoyal to boost isolation gown production
Thirty-four health systems have partnered with Premier and DeRoyal Industries, a medical manufacturer, to form a joint venture designed to produce isolation gowns in response to critical shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to better predict supply needs for flu season
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way hospital systems prepare for the outbreak of viral infections.
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Connecticut senator warns of impending critical PPE shortages
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., warned Nov. 12 that Connecticut will face severe shortages of personal protective equipment and testing supplies amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state, WTIC, a local Fox affiliate in Hartford, Conn., reported.
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Henry Ford Health System facing shortage of COVID-19 testing supplies
Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, which is causing a shortage of testing supplies, The Detroit News reported.
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US labs warn they're running out of COVID-19 testing supplies
Diagnostic testing labs around the country are warning that they may soon experience delays in processing COVID-19 tests as infection numbers surge around the country, Politico reported.
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10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
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Stryker recalls device for treating blood clots after 1 death, 11 injuries
Stryker has recalled a device intended to treat blood clots during a stroke after finding a risk it may break during use. The devicemaker said it has received reports of one death and 11 injuries related to this issue.
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Chicago man accused of swindling $2.6M in PPE from hospitals
A suburban Chicago businessman has been charged for allegedly swindling more than $2.6 million from hospitals who paid him to supply them with personal protective equipment, the U.S. Justice Department said Nov. 10.
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COVID-19 tests severely underused in US, data shows
Millions of COVID-19 diagnostic tests are going unused despite the U.S. conducting more tests daily than at any other point in the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Surge in COVID-19 testing demand spurs labs to ration other tests
A surge in demand for COVID-19 testing has drained supplies needed for other types of testing, such as for strep throat, fungal infections and sexually transmitted diseases, and some labs have had to ration testing, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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FDA authorizes new type of COVID-19 antibody test
The FDA has authorized a new type of antibody test that detects antibodies that have been shown to decrease the viral infection of COVID-19.
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