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Analysis: FDA advisory committees filled with 'pay-later conflicts of interest'

An ongoing investigation conducted by data analysts at Science found pattern of compensation by the drug industry to individuals in charge of FDA drug approvals. By Harrison Cook - 7/10/18

Why Hospitals Should Celebrate their Supply Chain Professionals

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Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donations, especially type O

The American Red Cross is in the midst of an severe blood shortage, prompting a call for eligible individuals of all blood types, especially type O, to consider donating, reports TMJ 4. By Harrison Cook - 7/9/18
Boston Scientific acquires Cryterion Medical for $202M

Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific acquired Cryterion Medical, a company developing a single-shot cryoablation platform to treat atrial fibrillation, for $202 million in cash July 5. By Alia Paavola - 7/9/18
Influx of medical waste washes up on Florida beach

A popular beach in Palm Beach, Fla., has seen an influx of medical waste washing up on the shore in the last six months, according to a WTHR report. By Alia Paavola - 7/9/18
740K St. Jude-made defibrillators to get cybersecurity upgrades

About 740,000 implantable heart defibrillators made by St. Jude Medical are slated to receive software updates after 11 recalls were issued, calling for additional cybersecurity protections, according to the StarTribune. By Julie Spitzer - 7/9/18

3 tips to utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) in the healthcare supply chain

With the novelty of the Internet now considered the norm, we must place a greater focus on how to thrive in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT). By Cardinal Health - 7/9/18
3 latest FDA approvals

Here are the three latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since June 29: By Mackenzie Bean - 7/5/18
Mercy shares EHR data with J&J to evaluate medical device safety

Mercy entered into a research collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies to support medical device safety, the St. Louis-based health system confirmed July 2. By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/4/18
10 most-read supply chain stories in June

Amazon's $1 billion purchase of the online pharmacy PillPack most piqued readers' interest last month. By Mackenzie Bean - 7/2/18

CMS grants Oklahoma's amendment to negotiate value-based rebates with drugmakers

CMS will allow Oklahoma to negotiate value-based supplemental rebate agreements directly with drugmakers, the first-ever approval of its kind for Oklahoma's Medicaid program. By Morgan Haefner - 6/29/18
5 latest FDA approvals

Here are the five latest drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since June 15: By Mackenzie Bean - 6/29/18
Summit Health taps Medline for distribution: 3 things to know

Medline signed a medical-surgical distribution agreement with Pennsylvania-based Summit Health, the company announced June 28. By Harrison Cook - 6/28/18
Here's how billions of industry dollars are flowing through these 5 drug, device companies

ProPublica put together a database to track pharmaceutical and medical device companies' payments to physicians and U.S. teaching hospitals for talks, research and consulting from August 2013 to December 2016. By Julie Spitzer - 6/28/18
Shingles vaccine shortage hits US

Shingrix, the preferred shingles vaccine, is in short supply in the U.S., Web MD reports. By Alia Paavola - 6/28/18
Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack for about $1B: 5 things to know

Amazon entered into a definitive merger agreement June 28 to acquire online pharmacy PillPack for about $1 billion, according to CNBC, though the companies did not disclose an amount. By Morgan Haefner - 6/28/18
Jaundice meter recalled after serious newborn injuries: 4 things to know

Draeger Medical Systems recalled two models of its jaundice meter May 21 after numerous users misinterpreted the device's display methods, which resulted in serious injuries. By Mackenzie Bean - 6/27/18
FDA releases 2nd draft of its software pre-certification program

The FDA in June released an update to its original plan for the software pre-certification program, which the agency began piloting in September. By Jessica Kim Cohen - 6/26/18
FDA approves 1st glucose monitoring system with implantable sensor, monitoring app

The FDA approved Senseonics' continuous glucose monitoring system for adults with diabetes June 21. By Jessica Kim Cohen - 6/25/18

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Analysis: FDA advisory committees filled with 'pay-later conflicts of interest'

Why Hospitals Should Celebrate their Supply Chain Professionals

A simpler solution for direct manufacturer shipments: 5 Qs with Cardinal Health's director of supply chain solutions

Chinese tariffs could boost price of imaging, sterilization equipment: 4 things to know

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

Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donations, especially type O

Boston Scientific acquires Cryterion Medical for $202M

Influx of medical waste washes up on Florida beach

740K St. Jude-made defibrillators to get cybersecurity upgrades

3 tips to utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) in the healthcare supply chain

3 latest FDA approvals

Mercy shares EHR data with J&J to evaluate medical device safety

10 most-read supply chain stories in June

CMS grants Oklahoma's amendment to negotiate value-based rebates with drugmakers

5 latest FDA approvals

Summit Health taps Medline for distribution: 3 things to know

Here's how billions of industry dollars are flowing through these 5 drug, device companies

Shingles vaccine shortage hits US

Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack for about $1B: 5 things to know

Jaundice meter recalled after serious newborn injuries: 4 things to know

FDA releases 2nd draft of its software pre-certification program

FDA approves 1st glucose monitoring system with implantable sensor, monitoring app

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