Supply Chain
New research from Advisory Board, conducted in partnership with Staples Business, reveals how 102 health system supply chain and executive…
The FDA announced Sept. 18 a program designed to help patients get access to medical devices in a more timely manner.
More than 90 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to the FDA urging it to take swift action to combat drug shortages.
Prior authorizations required by many insurance companies can keep patients from getting the medical supplies they need, according to NPR.
Southfield, Mich.-based Beaumont Health has sold its home medical equipment business to Cleveland-based Medical Service Co., according to Crain's Detroit Business.
Another Sterigenics sterilization plant is temporarily closed in an effort to reduce its gas emissions, which could impact medical device supply chains, the FDA warned Sept. 13.
The FDA Sept. 13 updated its "refuse-to-accept" policy for 510(k) submissions for medical devices.
What can you do today to advance the performance of your hospital or health system’s supply chain?
Staff
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week:
Meet Linda — a 68-year-old grandmother and a diabetic. Linda calls 911 one day after experiencing pain in her stomach and back. In the hospital, her CT scan does not reveal anything significant, so the ER releases Linda. Later at…
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A Redwood City, Calif.-based medical devicemaker paid an additional $6,000 last week alone due to the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs against Chinese imports, according to Department of Homeland Security documents obtained by Fox Business.