Supply Chain

Pratt (Kan.) Regional Medical Center chose Elevate Supply and Expense Management, an Ovation Healthcare company, to help with its supply chain. 

For Jeremy Strong, Chicago-based Rush University System for Health's vice president for supply chain operations, the ability to affect both patients and the community is one of the most rewarding parts of hospital supply chain.

Cepheid, a medical device and biotech company based in Sunnyvale, Calif., plans to lay off 686 workers by June 20, according to notices filed with the state.

The American Hospital Association argues that the healthcare supply chain is not going to be back to "normal" anytime soon, despite estimates that still project its growth.

Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug manufactured by Novartis, approved by the FDA in March 2022, has been in short supply for several months due to issues with delivery and manufacturing — but the shortage may be ending, according to NBC…

Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk of delayed or prevented ventilation. One death and four injuries have been reported.

The FDA updated its usage recommendations for a surgical N95 respirator manufactured by O&M Halyard April 21. The respirator is one of several masks and respirators the agency flagged quality concerns about earlier this month. 

Medline secured another health system deal April 19, this time with Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System. 

Fresenius Kabi USA recalled 1,546 large infusion pumps in a Class I recall, the most serious type, because of a risk of leaking products entering the electrical system and shutting down the device. 

WellSpan's York (Pa.) Hospital has partnered to turn its plastic waste into concrete, which it will use on its next expansion, ABC affiliate WHTM reported April 19.