Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
W.L. Gore & Associates has received FDA approval for the Gore Viabahn Fortegra Venous Stent — the first device indicated to treat deep venous disease in the inferior vena cava, as well as the iliac and iliofemoral veins. Formerly known…
Owens & Minor has rebranded as Accendra Health following the $375 million sale of its healthcare services and products division to a private equity firm. The Richmond, Va.-based healthcare supply company completed the sale and name change Dec. 31, according…
Hospital supply chain leaders say the next five years will redefine their role — shifting it from traditional procurement and logistics toward enterprise strategy, technology integration and cross-functional leadership. Across health systems, leaders described a future in which supply chain…
On average, supply costs accounted for 13% of hospitals’ expenses in 2024, according to the American Hospital Association’s annual “Cost of Caring” report released April 30. In 2024, total hospital expenses grew 5.1%, outpacing the overall inflation rate of 2.9%,…
The FDA has approved a new class of ablation device — Abbott’s Volt pulsed field ablation system — for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The Volt system delivers high-energy electrical pulses to targeted areas of the heart to disrupt abnormal…
Medtronic has recalled certain DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters due to a defect that could cause serious injury or death. The recall applies to model numbers 12110, 12113 and 12115 with UDI-DIs 20643169880676, 20643169881338 and 20643169880935, according to a Dec.…
ICU Medical has issued a Class I recall for certain 150 mL IV Gravity Burette Sets after discovering some devices are missing an internal shut-off valve, increasing the risk of uncontrolled fluid flow. The recall affects two types of 23-inch…
Medline has struck a series of new and expanded partnerships with health systems in recent months, reinforcing its position as a major supply chain player in both medical-surgical and laboratory distribution. The privately held manufacturer and distributor also made headlines…
Louisville, Ky.-based Signature HealthCare, a nursing home operator, has entered a prime vendor agreement with Medline. The agreement, signed in July 2025, gives Signature HealthCare access to Medline’s full portfolio of medical-surgical supplies and brands, along with distribution and supply…
South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health System signed a prime vendor agreement with Medline to support systemwide lab standardization. The multiyear partnership gives Beacon access to Medline’s portfolio of lab supplies and supply chain services across its 11 hospitals in northern…