Supply Chain
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms, and frustrated staff are often symptoms of inefficient workflows driven by physical space constraints.…
Hospital supply chain leaders say cost pressures are accelerating across multiple categories at once, with organizations simultaneously balancing inflationary pressures, geopolitical instability, technology demand and rising pharmaceutical complexity. While healthcare supply chains have stabilized compared to the height of the…
Medtronic said it plans to acquire SPR Therapeutics, a medical technology company focused on peripheral nerve stimulation therapies for chronic pain management. The transaction includes an upfront cash payment of approximately $650 million for all outstanding equity in SPR Therapeutics,…
The FDA has created a new category of infection diagnostic devices designed to detect microorganism nucleic acids and antimicrobial resistance markers. The agency classified the devices as Class II through the de novo pathway and established special controls for the…
The FDA has issued an early alert for certain Draeger anesthesia workstations tied to a manufacturing issue that could cause mechanical ventilation to fail before or during use. Affected devices include the Atlan A350 and Atlan A350 XL anesthesia workstations,…
Baton Rouge, La.-based Woman’s Hospital has expanded its prime vendor agreement with Medline to include laboratory products and distribution services. Under the agreement, Woman’s Hospital will gain access to Medline’s laboratory product portfolio in addition to its medical-surgical supplies, according…
Healthcare supply chain leaders say the hiring challenge isn’t just about filling open roles — it’s about redefining what those roles require as the function becomes more complex, technical and tightly integrated with clinical care. Across health systems, the hardest-to-fill…
Global Healthcare Exchange announced the winners of its annual GHXcellence Awards May 13. The awards recognize organizations and individuals who are “leading with purpose, strengthening the foundation of healthcare, and building more resilient, patient-centered supply chains,” GHX said in a…
Hudson, Wis.-based Valley Surgery Center has implemented a prime vendor agreement with Medline. Under the agreement, the surgery center will gain access to Medline’s portfolio of medical-surgical products, including surgical packs and gloves, along with distribution services designed to streamline…
The FDA said the current supply of estrogen patches does not meet the agency’s criteria for a drug shortage despite growing reports from physicians and patients about difficulty filling prescriptions, according to a May 10 NBC News report. FDA Commissioner…
So far in May, the FDA has flagged five medical device recalls, corrections and early alerts affecting cryoprobes, wound dressings, catheters, infusion pumps and stents. Here are the five recalls to know: