Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
A talented supply chain leader stands behind the scenes of every seamless surgery, every stocked supply room and every piece of critical equipment. These are the strategists who keep hospitals and health systems running. Armed with deep expertise and an…
Hospital supply chain leaders increasingly describe a job that looks less like procurement and more like enterprise finance, clinical strategy and quality oversight rolled into one function. For Luke Martin, administrative director of supply chain management at Shannon Health in…
Hospital supply chain costs are projected to increase 3.39% in 2027 as health systems contend with continued margin pressure and uneven inflation across nonlabor spending categories, according to a July 27 Vizient analysis. Here are five things to know:
The FDA has licensed Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma, the first freeze-dried plasma product approved for use in the U.S. Ezplaz is indicated for transfusion in adult patients who need plasma when other plasma products are unavailable, including patients with life-threatening…
Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific’s board of directors approved a global restructuring initiative July 21 that is expected to cost up to $800 million and result in job cuts, according to a July 27 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.…
Health systems should prepare for shifting MedSurg demand in 2027, according to a new Vizient outlook. The report, published July 27, says evolving care delivery models, treatment pathways and supply chain pressures are changing how organizations should forecast demand and…
Health systems are facing increasing pressure to manage costs, ensure supply availability, optimize contracts and improve operational effectiveness. For many organizations, particularly those without the scale or internal expertise, capturing meaningful savings and supporting overall financial health while maintaining physician…
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed legislation banning the manufacture, sale and distribution of certain intravenous medical devices made with intentionally added DEHP, a phthalate used in some medical products. The law, signed July 25, applies to intravenous solution containers…
Healthcare supply chain leaders are feeling pressure as navigating challenges like cost containment, supply chain fragility and contract compliance become more critical to organizational survival. To address these challenges, many hospitals and health systems are investing in Enterprise Resource Planning…
The FDA has selected Dexcom as the first participant in its Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes for Digital Health Devices Pilot, also known as TEMPO. The company plans to offer the Dexcom Glucose Health Program for use in care expected to…