Owens & Minor, a global supply distribution and logistics company, is enhancing two U.S. facilities that supply healthcare products. A newly opened distribution site in West Virginia now features “advanced automation and robotics technology” to streamline inventory management and order…
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Recent tariffs aimed at encouraging U.S. domestic manufacturing and production have raised concerns about their effectiveness in ensuring immediate supply chain resiliency. Tom Kraus, vice president of government relations for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, told Becker’s that while…
Global Healthcare Exchange celebrated 56 2024 Millennium Club honoree healthcare providers for each processing over 1 million automated transactions annually through GHX. GHX highlighted how the honorees are driving efficiency, reducing costs and improving visibility in the supply chain. Provider…
In March, the speed of U.S. hospital supply deliveries increased, but inventory levels decreased due to cost pressures and seasonal illnesses depleting supplies. The hospital supply industry experienced growth for the 19th consecutive month but it is at its lowest…
Sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump April 2 have triggered concern across the healthcare sector, particularly among hospitals and industry leaders, as they brace for cost increases and potential supply chain disruptions. Starting April 5, the U.S. imposed a…
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The American Medical Manufacturers Association, an alliance of U.S. medical equipment manufacturers, has introduced a new certification program for U.S.-made medical supplies and personal protective equipment. The seal is aimed at identifying products manufactured domestically and supporting efforts to strengthen…
Exceptional supply chain management keeps organizations running smoothly — but as technology and the competitive landscape evolve, areas like procurement have lagged in innovation and process optimization. Becker’s Healthcare spoke with Denise Odenkirk, vice president of supplier sales at GHX,…
The pharmaceutical industry avoided immediate tariffs under President Donald Trump’s latest trade actions, though future levies remain a possibility. Here are four things to know:
Medtronic has issued a recall for several aortic root cannula devices due to a potential safety risk that could cause loose material to dislodge during use, potentially leading to stroke or death. The recall, identified as the FDA’s most serious,…
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of new tariffs April 2, marking one of the most significant shifts in U.S. trade policy in decades. Beginning April 5, the U.S. will implement a 10% baseline tariff on all countries. Reciprocal…