Supply Chain

Minneapolis-based Allina Health is rolling out an AI-powered supply capture system from AssistIQ across more than 100 operating and procedural rooms in its network.  The technology is designed to automatically document medical supplies and implants used during procedures aiming to…

A recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for the government to build a Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve to stockpile a six-month supply of key drug components. While health system leaders see potential to strengthen the drug…

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is partnering with Becton, Dickinson and Co., a medical technology firm, to roll out a pharmacy automation system aimed at streamlining how patients receive prescriptions.  The health system will allow patients to pick up select prescriptions…

Charlotte, N.C.-based Premier, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital in a $2.6 billion all-cash transaction, according to a Sept. 22 news release. The deal would take the publicly traded…

Medical devicemaker Exactech agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it knowingly marketed and sold defective components within its line of Optetrak total knee systems, which have been cited in lawsuits as causing thousands of patient injuries, KFF…

The FDA has scrapped a rule that would have allowed the agency to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.  Under the rule, the FDA would have phased in oversight of laboratory-developed tests over a four-year period. LDTs are tests  designed,…

GSK plans to invest $30 billion on research, development and supply chain infrastructure in the U.S. over the next five years.  The plan includes $1.2 billion for new manufacturing facilities and digital technologies, including a new biologics plant in Upper…

The FDA is warning consumers and healthcare providers not to rely on unauthorized blood pressure devices.  Many of the devices sold over the counter lack FDA authorization, according to a Sept. 16 news release from the agency. Using such a…

The Republican-controlled House voted to grant President Donald Trump authority over tariffs through early 2026, with the aim of limiting Congress’ ability to challenge his trade actions, Politico reported Sept. 16.  Republicans secured passage of the bill in a 213-211…

Here are four of the latest recalls and corrections reported to the FDA.