The U.S. supply chain is preparing itself for two major potential shifts in early 2025, bracing for new Trump-era tariffs partnered with the possibility of a port strike that could begin in mid-January.
Category: Supply Chain
PPE manufacturers urge Congress to reauthorize pandemic preparedness bill
The American Medical Manufacturers Association is calling on Congress to quickly reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act before the end of the 118th Congressional Session in January 2025.
Medtronic reports higher quarterly revenue, raises sales outlook for 2025
Medtronic reported its second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2025, showing a 5.3% increase in total revenue, reaching $8.4 billion.
Decisions that could impact medical devices under Trump administration: 4 notes
As the medical device industry looks ahead to potential policies under the new administration, key decisions could shape the future of innovation, regulation and reimbursement in this sector.
Surgeon alleges patent theft in Medtronic suit
Dr. Shirin Towfigh, MD, a Beverly Hills surgeon with over two decades of experience, is suing Medtronic, accusing the global medical device giant of stealing her patented hernia mesh design, CNBC reported Nov. 13.
Top 25 healthcare supply chains: Gartner
Gartner has released its 16th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking recognizing U.S. health systems that demonstrate leadership in supply chain.
AMA adopts new measures to combat drug shortages
Amid a decade-high surge in drug shortages, the American Medical Association has adopted new policy measures aimed at addressing the crisis.
Baxter restarts 2nd IV manufacturing line: 3 shortage updates
Baxter restarted a second IV solutions manufacturing line at its North Carolina facility this week as part of its recovery following Hurricane Helene. The line, along with the first that restarted Oct. 28, represents 50% of the site’s total production …
Why 1 health system cut its daily IV fluid usage by half
U.S. hospitals are experiencing a shortage of IV fluids, triggered by a disruption at Baxter’s North Carolina plant following Hurricane Helene. As hospitals have scrambled to conserve supplies, at least one health system found it had been overusing IV …
Cardinal Health to buy GI Alliance, diabetes supply company for $3.9B
Cardinal Health has agreed to acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance, a gastroenterology management services organization, and Advanced Diabetes Supply Group for a combined total of $3.9 billion, according to an Nov. 11 news release from the company.&…
