Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has donated 10,000 pounds of medical equipment and supplies to help impoverished countries, according to a KWWL news report.
As surgical pack costs rise year after year, clinical and administrative leaders often feel they are losing control over pricing measures that are opaque and confusing.
With direct shipments coming from hundreds of manufacturers – adding up to thousands of individual shipments arriving in multiple deliveries – it’s difficult for hospitals to achieve total supply chain visibility.
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Blockchain continues to slowly move into the healthcare sphere. However, the technology is rapidly being used in the financial and trading industries.
Four drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since Feb. 15:
Supplies of BCG, a critical immunotherapy drug that treats bladder cancer, are dwindling, according to a STAT news report.
Blood supply in the state of Washington has reached a critically low level after a string of recent snowstorms, according to a KING-TV news report.
Including all your transportation costs in your freight management program will help complete visibility and allow you to better control costs. There can be inconsistent pricing and hidden soft costs with freight services like courier and private fleet. Taking a…
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By maximizing the capabilities of supply chain resources, hospitals and health systems are better positioned to advance the quality of care, while containing costs. To make the most of your supply chain’s strategic potential, start by focusing on these three…
Cardinal Health
Four drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA since Feb. 8: