Supply Chain

The Health Industry Distributors Association, a trade group representing medical supply distributors, estimates 8,000 to 12,000 containers filled with millions of medical supplies are delayed, the group said Dec. 17.

The nation's COVID-19 test supply is facing "enormous" new pressure to keep up with demands as the omicron variant causes a spike in cases, The New York Times reported Dec. 17.

Continuous availability and affordability of vital medical supplies and medicines as well as ensuring medical centers could function were crucial throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional cooperation played a critical role. The Pan American Health Organization revealed its strategies for mitigating…

Three national blood organizations are urging eligible people to donate blood amid an unprecedented supply shortage. 

Chicago-area hospitals are struggling to keep up with an increased demand for monoclonal antibody treatments as COVID-19 cases surge around the city, the Chicago Tribune reported Dec. 15.

Two medical supply company owners were sentenced to 151 months in prison Dec. 15 for a $27 million fraud scheme that involved paying kickbacks and bribes in exchange for signed doctor's orders for supplies used to submit false claims to…

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the launch of the Maryland Supply Chain Resiliency Program, a new initiative aimed at supporting resilience-building activities for Maryland manufacturers, in a Dec. 14 release.

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

The U.S. may need to conduct 3 million to 5 million daily COVID-19 tests by late January or early February, double the current capacity, Politico reported Dec. 15.

Getinge is recalling 4,338 intra-aortic balloon pumps after discovering fluid leaks that can lead to unexpected shutdowns or the inability to initiate therapy, the FDA said Dec. 16.