President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on certain goods from Mexico, Canada and China beginning Feb. 1, White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Jan. 31.
Supply Chain
A group of senators has reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening American supply chains.
Baxter has restarted all 10 manufacturing lines at its Marion, N.C., facility, which was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Private equity firm Bridgefield Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Philips' emergency care business.
Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System saved more than $5.6 million in one year by optimizing its supply chain operations in partnership with healthcare supply improvement company Premier.
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Healthcare supply chain costs are expected to rise 2.3% from July 2025 to June 2026, according to a Jan. 28 Vizient's "Winter 2025 Spend Management Outlook."
Inclement weather across many parts of the U.S. has taken a toll on the nation's blood supply this month.
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, logistics companies such as UPS Healthcare are becoming more integral to the supply chain.
Baxter International has increased allocations for two U.S. IV solutions to 100% following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene at its North Cove, N.C., facility, according to a letter to customers available on the website of the American Hospital Association.
The FDA is ramping up efforts to address medical device shortages that are increasingly threatening patient care, particularly for pediatric and neonatal populations.