The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce raised concerns about cybersecurity risks in aging medical devices during an April 1 hearing. During the hearing, experts warned that outdated hardware, which can often outlast…
Supply Chain
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals that posted job listings seeking supply chain expertise in the last week. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from job-seeker websites. Hospitals and health systems are in alphabetical…
From tackling product back orders to streamlining inventory management, health systems are taking targeted steps to resolve key supply chain bottlenecks. Below are responses from seven supply chain leaders who were asked: What is one specific bottleneck your health system…
In a survey of 200 healthcare industry experts, 82% said they expect tariff-related import expenses to increase hospital and health system costs by 15% in the next six months. Black Book Market Research, a healthcare research and analysis firm, conducted…
The White House is set to impose reciprocal tariffs April 2, narrowing in on a targeted set of nations that account for the bulk of foreign trade with the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported March 23. President Donald Trump…
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Smiths Medical recalled certain sizes of its Portex oral/nasal endotracheal tubes because of a manufacturing defect that results in a smaller diameter, which could potentially lead to inadequate ventilation. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, its…
The FDA approved Humacyte’s lab-grown blood vessel Symvess despite internal warnings from agency scientists about its safety and efficacy, The New York Times reported March 24. The decision, made in December without a public review, has sparked criticism from medical…
The FDA has issued an early alert regarding a potential safety issue with Calyxo’s CVAC Aspiration System, warning that improper use can lead to serious injury or death. On Feb. 19, Calyxo notified healthcare providers about updated instructions for use…
Johnson & Johnson will invest $55 billion in U.S. manufacturing, research and technology over the next four years, marking a 25% increase in investment for the company. The expansion will include four new manufacturing facilities, with the first breaking ground…
In a yearslong agreement, Medline will be the primary supplier for Cleveland-based O’Neill Healthcare. The prime vendor distribution agreement will cover O’Neill Healthcare’s six skilled nursing facilities, as well as its home health, hospice care and home medical equipment operations,…