Supply Chain

Supply chain issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led leaders at health systems across the U.S. to develop innovative solutions to manage disruptions. 

Houston-based respirator manufacturer Aegle plans to develop a five-layer children’s mask to protect against the transmission of COVID-19, other airborne particles and pollution from wildfires, the company said Jan. 27. 

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

New Implant360 platform includes analytics that automatically uncover hidden opportunities to reduce spend and improve compliance IDN-wide.

Sarnova HC, an Ohio-based medical supply corporation, announced its intent to invest $8.5 million in a medical logistics and distribution center in Greenwood, Ind., the Daily Journal reported Jan. 21.

Delays in delivery of construction materials and equipment caused a delay in the opening of a new hospital in Arkansas, De Queen, Ark.-based Sevier County Medical Center officials told the Texarkana Gazette Jan. 22. 

As we begin to navigate 2022, your facility may continue to face challenges from the previous year. Supply chain restrictions and having to prepare for the unknown remain two prominent obstacles in the healthcare industry.

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are taking on a more prominent role within health systems as they are acquired or developed as part of joint ventures, and supply chain management will continue to play a critical role for them in the…

The monoclonal antibody therapies made by Regeneron and Eli Lilly, which the omicron coronavirus variant has essentially rendered useless, are still in high use in 12 states, Kaiser Health News reported Jan. 21. 

The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health faces a backlog of applications from manufacturers seeking regulatory approval for N95s and other air-filtering masks, Roll Call reported Jan. 19.