Supply Chain

The FDA is taking several steps to help combat medical device shortages after a major medical device sterilization facility closed.

Four drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since March 15:

There are many promising technologies that aim to help the healthcare supply chain streamline operations and improve efficiencies. Below are five to watch, according to BBN Times, an online source of expert analysis on global issues.

The FDA has started to re-examine breast implant safety and the reports from thousands of women who claim the implants are causing problems like debilitating joint pain and fatigue, according to The New York Times.

The FDA has kicked off its pilot program for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act by issuing submission requests. TraceLink, the world’s largest integrated digital supply network, submitted its new blockchain solution for the pilot.

As healthcare continues to experience a seismic shift from inpatient to outpatient care, health systems are investing heavily in acquiring ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) or building new centers from the ground up.

Facing ongoing pressure to reduce costs, hospitals and health systems are looking more closely at their supply chains as a source of significant, additional savings. An often-overlooked cost that impacts the entire supply chain is transportation, managing the daily flow…

To save on freight, start by evaluating your direct shipment strategy.

The number of blood donations continues to drop in the U.S., which has some federal health officials concerned about the implications, according to a KIRO 7 news report.  

Five drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since March 8: