Supply Chain

Some healthcare facilities have implemented extra precautions for embryo storage after a freezer system failure caused the loss of 4,000 eggs and embryos at a University Hospitals clinic in Cleveland last year. However, the situation did not empower federal agencies…

Utilization data is a critical resource to help make informed decisions. It helps to reveal standardization opportunities, which is key to saving money.

The operating room (OR) needs better supply chain management systems and analytics to help reduce costs and support patient safety, according to a Cardinal Health survey of surgical staff and hospital supply chain decision-makers.

Four recent drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since Feb. 22:

Below are five of the top supply chain stories published by Becker's Hospital Review in February, beginning with the most popular:

Hospital pharmacies' role continues to evolve. Today, they play a critical role in delivering safe, effective care for patients. They are also uniquely positioned to improve patient outcomes, cut drug expenses and accelerate operational efficiencies to help health systems meet…

Supply chain challenges can arise when clinical and supply chain teams do not effectively communicate, often leading to frustration and misalignment that can affect patient outcomes.

While technology and automating supply chain processes has played an important role in driving change in the healthcare supply chain, more needs to be done, Tina Vatanka Murphy, chief revenue officer of Global Healthcare Exchange wrote in a blog post on…

FedEx unveiled an autonomous vehicle that will help retailers make same-day deliveries, according to myarklamiss.com.

Device maker Medtronic will close its facility in Portsmouth, N.H., which will affect about 150 jobs, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.