Supply Chain

FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith celebrated the use of technology and innovation in the logistics industry during an April 6 speech at the University of Memphis (Tenn.), reports The Commercial Appeal.

The Food and Drug Administration on April 7 approved Sovaldi and Harvoni to treat the hepatitis C virus in patients ages 12 to 17.

Whether we realize it or not, we’re past the age of the Internet and well into the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) in which increased, virtual communication among machines is poised to completely transform healthcare as we know…

Self-distribution is increasingly on the minds of health system supply chain leaders, according to a new survey from Swisslog Healthcare.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, an influential drug lobby group, on Thursday launched a new ad campaign targeting insurers, reports Bloomberg.

Amazon partnered with the hydrogen fuel-cell manufacturer Plug Power to implement fuel cells and hydrogen technology into its supply chain, reports Chain Store Age.

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved 23andMe's home DNA tests consumers can use to assess their genetic risk for various diseases, reports The New York Times.

Here are six articles published by Becker's Hospital Review this week highlighting healthcare providers and supplies that excel in automation, Cardinal Health's negotiations to acquire Medtronic's medical supplies unit and more.

Brand name drug companies use many tactics to prevent generic competition from hitting the market, according to Erin Fox, PharmD, director of Drug Information at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City.

 Medtronic on Thursday launched a voluntary recall of its StrataMR valve, reports the Star Tribune.