Supply Chain

Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: 

White House officials say although the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated supply chain issues, it did not create them and they will continue to cause disruptions once the pandemic ends, The New York Times reported April 14.

The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and other global factors have created a variety of supply chain issues for healthcare systems across the U.S.

Leaders from kidney organizations wrote a letter to White House officials April 8 urging them to prioritize the needs of kidney disease patients by addressing staff shortages and supply chain disruptions at dialysis centers across the country. 

Here are six recent updates from healthcare suppliers Becker's has reported since March 7:

Johnson & Johnson must pay $302 million to California for "many years of deceptive marketing" about pelvic mesh implants with the potential to cause serious vaginal pain and damage, The San Francisco Chronicle reported April 11.

Healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to find cost savings and efficiencies while maintaining optimal patient care. Logistics management has untapped potential to deliver value across the continuum of care.

If your facility is looking to start or improve their sustainability programs, the first step is to establish a strong leadership team. Having a leadership team dedicated to key sustainability initiatives and programs is critical to achieve long-term success.

Global Healthcare Exchange named 78 healthcare provider and supplier organizations to the 2021 GHX Millennium Club, which honors organizations that achieved the highest levels of automation.

Walmart is raising the starting pay for truck drivers to $95,000 to $110,000 as part of its new private fleet development program that aims to expand the retailer's driver workforce.