Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
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.
The healthcare industry is experiencing massive disruption that requires organizations to rapidly adapt, while maintaining focus on better patient outcomes, improved quality of care and increased profitability.
Jeff Berman
As innovative hospitals and health system leaders have committed their organizations to quality improvement and cost reduction efforts in recent years, the healthcare supply chain has emerged as a prime target for efficiency improvement.
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The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston will consolidate its sterilization and supply chain department into a single facility, reports The Post and Courier.