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Leading hospitals and community blood centers are joining forces to address the blood supply crisis — Here's how
Blood shortages weren't uncommon before the pandemic, but COVID-19 stalled blood donations and escalated the situation into a crisis. Blood shortages can have profound effects on patient care, operations and profitability. The good news is that leading US blood centers are adopting innovative management practices and community-driven solutions to help hospitals deliver better patient care and realize better performance. -
Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown causes logistics disruptions
China's extended COVID-19 lockdown of Shanghai has led to logistical disruptions that have almost caused the transport of goods to be "ground to a halt," The Wall Street Journal reported April 21. -
How Kaiser Permanente is driving environmental stewardship and sustainability forward –4 Qs answered
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, recognized as one of America's leading healthcare organizations, currently serves over 12.5 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Kaiser Permanente has a long history of environmental stewardship and views sustainability as the intersection of climate change, health, and equity. -
7 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are seven health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Supply chain snags are corruption risk factors, experts say
Supply chain disruptions and shortages, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war, are risk factors for corruption to occur from third parties and agents, The Wall Street Journal reported April 21. -
Best practices to streamline your non-acute supply chain
In the constantly evolving healthcare industry, it’s imperative to prioritize a standardized, efficient supply chain to adapt quickly to industry changes. -
Ukraine sidelines cargo 'mega planes,' strains global supply chains
The most recent supply chain disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war is the decommission of Antonov aircrafts, Ukrainian cargo "mega planes," "The Wall Street Journal Google Your News Update" podcast said April 14. -
Raw material shortages force medical suppliers to seek alternatives
As supply chain shortages persist across the country, suppliers are seeking alternative solutions to find equipment for their patients, Spectrum News 1 reported April 14. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Supply chain disruptions will linger after pandemic, White House says
White House officials say although the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated supply chain issues, it did not create them and they will continue to cause disruptions once the pandemic ends, The New York Times reported April 14. -
7 supply chain leaders on the issue they would fix overnight
The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and other global factors have created a variety of supply chain issues for healthcare systems across the U.S. -
Kidney organizations urge officials to prioritize dialysis center supplies as shortage looms
Leaders from kidney organizations wrote a letter to White House officials April 8 urging them to prioritize the needs of kidney disease patients by addressing staff shortages and supply chain disruptions at dialysis centers across the country. -
6 recent updates from healthcare suppliers
Here are six recent updates from healthcare suppliers Becker's has reported since March 7: -
J&J to pay $302M for 'deceptive' marketing of pelvic mesh implants
Johnson & Johnson must pay $302 million to California for "many years of deceptive marketing" about pelvic mesh implants with the potential to cause serious vaginal pain and damage, The San Francisco Chronicle reported April 11. -
The surprising value of logistics optimization: 5 questions answered
Healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to find cost savings and efficiencies while maintaining optimal patient care. Logistics management has untapped potential to deliver value across the continuum of care. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Boost your facility’s sustainability program with this tip
If your facility is looking to start or improve their sustainability programs, the first step is to establish a strong leadership team. Having a leadership team dedicated to key sustainability initiatives and programs is critical to achieve long-term success. -
GHX names 78 health systems, suppliers transforming supply chain
Global Healthcare Exchange named 78 healthcare provider and supplier organizations to the 2021 GHX Millennium Club, which honors organizations that achieved the highest levels of automation. -
Walmart sets trucker drivers' starting pay at $95K to $110K
Walmart is raising the starting pay for truck drivers to $95,000 to $110,000 as part of its new private fleet development program that aims to expand the retailer's driver workforce. -
Urological endoscopes recalled, new sterilization instructions required: FDA
The FDA is alerting healthcare providers to a recall and change in reprocessing instructions for certain urological endoscopes manufactured by Karl Storz. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
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