Health IT corporation McKesson and retail giant Wal-Mart have signed a sourcing agreement for generic pharmaceuticals and an expanded long-term distribution agreement.
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The healthcare delivery sector has undergone a collective belt-tightening since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, which has increased standards for quality and cost. As hospitals seek ways to improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce waste, one…
While provisions of the Food and Drug Administration's 2012 Safety and Innovation Act have been associated with reductions in many national drug shortages, drug shortages in acute care settings like the emergency room have continued, according to a new study…
As the Affordable Care Act has helped the healthcare industry to shift its focus from volume to value, health care providers are increasingly challenged to find new ways to drive down the total cost of care.
Atlanta, Ga.-based Piedmont Healthcare earned the Emergency Care Research Institute's Healthcare Supply Chain Achievement Award earlier this month, one of just 12 healthcare facilities in the U.S. to earn the recognition.
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The Healthcare Supply Chain Association has announced its support for a new legislation aimed at creating a more competitive generic drug marketplace. HSCA confirmed its support for the "Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act" in a letter to the chair and…
When a blizzard or hurricane strikes, city hall may be leveled and stores may have to close, but the hospital stays open 24/7.
Medical supplier Medline and Health Dimensions Group, a provider of management and consulting solutions, have entered into a vendor agreement aimed at bringing greater quality of care and outcomes to patients.
Northside Hospital in Atlanta has signed a five-year distribution agreement extension with Medline for continued supply chain support to its affiliate physician groups.
Starting in September, class II medical devices will be required to be equipped with a unique device identifier to be in compliance with UDI regulations.