Supply Chain

Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: 

Fast Company on March 8 released its 2022 list of "Most Innovative Medical Device Companies."

U.S. healthcare organizations could see a rise in prices for some medical supplies as a result of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, as some common raw materials come from the region. 

Tennessee Technical Coatings Corp. recalled all lots of its hand sanitizer March 8 after an FDA analysis found methanol in the product.

A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government are now available, President Joe Biden said March 7. 

Walgreens, Labcorp and HHS are offering free, nationwide access to COVID-19 at-home PCR test collection kits through the pharmacy's website.

B. Braun Medical on March 2 issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its 250 milliliter injections of 0.9 percent sodium chloride. 

Global Health Exchange released its annual list of the 50 best healthcare supply chains in North America March 8. 

Low-priced foreign masks have driven some U.S. manufacturers out of business, The New York Times reported March 5.

Supply chain leaders have been navigating through supply constraints and obstacles since 2020. And it is clear the healthcare industry will require new ways of inventory management to stay ahead of these challenges.