Supply Chain

Supply chain disruptions and shortages, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war, are risk factors for corruption to occur from third parties and agents, The Wall Street Journal reported April 21. 

In the constantly evolving healthcare industry, it’s imperative to prioritize a standardized, efficient supply chain to adapt quickly to industry changes.

The most recent supply chain disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war is the decommission of Antonov aircrafts, Ukrainian cargo "mega planes," "The Wall Street Journal Google Your News Update" podcast said April 14. 

As supply chain shortages persist across the country, suppliers are seeking alternative solutions to find equipment for their patients, Spectrum News 1 reported April 14.

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.