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US COVID-19 testing is 'problematic,' former FDA chief says
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, told CNBC Feb. 2 that the country's COVID-19 testing system is "discontinuous" and "problematic" and that he doesn't expect any large-scale improvements until fall. -
Kaiser would need 4 years to vaccinate all California patients at current supply rate
At the pace Kaiser Permanente is receiving COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government, it would take the Oakland, Calif.-based system more than four years to vaccinate all of its patients, ABC 7 reports. -
US spent $200M to send thousands of ventilators to other countries, GAO reports
The U.S. Agency for International Development spent $200 million to send 8,722 ventilators to other countries last year, a report from the Government Accountability Office found. -
US inks $231M deal to increase production of prescriptionless rapid COVID-19 tests
The U.S. Defense Department on Feb. 1 signed a $231.8 million deal with Australian company Ellume to onshore the production of its at-home COVID-19 tests. -
4 reasons medical supply chain professionals are the heart of the hospital
February is a time where we focus on our hearts – both how we share our hearts and keep them healthy. It can also be a reminder for all of us in healthcare to take a moment to recognize a group of people who are the “heart” of the hospital: supply chain professionals. -
16-year-old pilot flies PPE to rural hospitals
TJ Kim, a 16-year-old pilot, has been flying personal protective equipment to small, rural hospitals in Virginia and West Virginia since the pandemic began, according to WBOY, a dual NBC/ABC affiliate in West Virginia. -
FDA urged to review accuracy of pulse oximeters for people of color
Three senators are urging the FDA to review the accuracy of pulse oximeters in patients of color after multiple studies have suggested the devices provide misleading measures to patients of color. -
Pentagon asked to assist COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Pentagon to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines, a spokesperson from the U.S. Defense Department told The Hill. -
Bad batch of N95 masks may be counterfeit, Cleveland Clinic says
Cleveland Clinic was sold a batch of ineffective N95 masks that may be counterfeit, the health system told WKYC, a Cleveland-based NBC affiliate, Jan. 28. -
Georgia suspends vaccine shipments to practice that offered shots to teachers
A physician practice in rural northeast Georgia will not receive shipments of COVID-19 vaccines for six months — a state-imposed sanction after the group vaccinated school district employees, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
N95 mask demand will remain high this year, 3M CEO predicts
Mike Roman, CEO and chairman of 3M, told CNBC Jan. 26 that the company expects demand for N95 masks to be strong throughout 2021. -
House investigates HHS ventilator deal
A House subcommittee is investigating a $70 million deal between the federal government and two medical device companies to supply the U.S. with ventilators that ended up being inadequate to treat COVID-19 patients, The Washington Post reports. -
Last-mile delivery issues slowing vaccine rollout
The global COVID-19 vaccination effort is being slowed by logistical problems with last-mile delivery, industry leaders told CNBC Jan. 26. -
Supply chain tip of the week: Work with your distributor to alleviate uncertainty in operational supply needs
While demand in 2020 has significantly exceeded available product, stakeholders across the supply chain have worked together to deliver necessary medical supplies. -
Vaccine supply biggest obstacle to Biden's vaccination plan, CDC director says
Rochelle Walensky, MD, the new director of the CDC, said Jan. 24 that supply is "probably going to be the most limiting constraint early on" to reaching President Biden's goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in his first 100 days, The Washington Post reported. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Nearly 20% of US counties have no COVID-19 testing sites
Almost 20 percent of U.S. counties have no COVID-19 testing sites, affecting more than 7 million people, according to data from nonprofit group Surgo Ventures cited by The Wall Street Journal. -
HCA invests in domestic production of PPE
HCA Healthcare has entered into a joint venture business with a healthcare supply manufacturer called A Plus International to expand access to personal protective equipment by manufacturing surgical masks in the U.S., the Nashville, Tenn.-based system said Jan. 21. -
Funding, staff shortages force health officials to choose between testing, vaccination sites
Health officials around the U.S. are deciding between running testing sites or vaccination sites since they don't have enough staff or funding to run both, The Hill reports.
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