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Supply Chain

The average age of all fixed assets in the U.S. — including hospitals and medical devices — hit 22.8 years in 2015, the oldest number reported since 1925, according to figures from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Mylan reached a $465 million settlement with the federal government over accusations the Canonsburg, Pa.-based drugmaker improperly classified EpiPens as a generic drug to overcharge Medicaid, reports The New York Times.

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While logistics companies, warehouses and courier services all added new positions last month in preparation for a busy holiday season, trucking companies and manufacturers slashed jobs due to slow growth in shipping volumes, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Ambulatory surgery center leaders face the challenge of reducing costs while increasing patient volume and offering high-quality service.

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