Supply Chain

Here are 10 companies for hospitals and ASCs to know.

The Strategic Partners Program, an assembly of healthcare supply chain executives, has announced a name change. It will now be known as Innovators Forum.

Hospital supply chain experienced a 5 percent increase in 2009, a much lower rate than 2008, according to a release from Novation.

Analysts and major manufactures say equipment sales to hospitals are rising, following widespread spending freezes last year, according to a report by Dow Jones Newswires.

TriMedx, an industry leader in medical equipment management, will participate in a webinar hosted by DOTmed on Wed., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. (EST). "The Evolution of Equipment Service: How to Navigate through Tough Financial Times,” features presenters from DOTmed,…

With many hospitals reducing costs in the economic downturn, medical device manufacturers are feeling the pinch as many reported lower sales in U.S. markets for the third quarter, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

RM Crowe has announced its acquisition of the Terrace Park Professional Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. The on-campus medical office building is the first acquisition of RM Crowe’s $50 million fund to pursue healthcare real estate opportunities nationwide. RM Crowe anticipates…

In order to fund the billions of dollars worth of uncompensated care they provide annually, hospitals are using Web sites to sell off millions in collectible debt to the highest bidder, reports the Wall Street Journal.