Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
If you are looking to develop a more clinically integrated supply chain, one of the biggest areas where providers can find more visibility is through partnering with their medical supply manufacturers and distributors.
Cardinal Health
Orlando, Fla., officials are asking residents to limit nonessential water usage for two weeks to preserve liquid oxygen, which is used to treat severely ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
As COVID-19 cases surge across the US, oxygen is in high demand, and areas with high concentrations of virus cases are seeing their supplies strained, WCBI, a CBS affiliate in Columbus, Miss., reported.
Supply chains are the keepers of knowledge, and not just for products and services, but for relationships too.
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Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
The FDA Aug. 18 warned healthcare providers and procurement staff to stop using and discard all ultrasound gels and lotions made by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals due to a risk of bacterial contamination that's been associated with at least 59 infections.
The disposable endoscopes market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow 16.9% from 2021 to 2028 due to the low cost of maintenance, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and concerns over cross-contamination of reusable scopes. A…
Brian Howard, Vizient Director, Contract Services
The COVID-19 pandemic served as an important reminder to re-focus on the critical work of emergency preparedness.
Cardinal Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced it is using CVS Health's pharmacy benefit manager, Caremark, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health developed a novel technique to reduce oxygen waste amid the state's oxygen shortage, the health system said Aug. 16.