This summer, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health will deploy the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device, according to a July 23 news release.
Category: Supply Chain
A map to building trust between physicians, leaders
Healthy relationships are crucial among supply chain leaders, physicians and hospital executives. Persistent tensions can hinder this collaboration, though.
FTC probes dialysis providers: Politico
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care, Politico reported July 13.
What the next decade holds, per healthcare supply leaders
Experts predict AI will cause the most disruption in the healthcare supply chain industry within the next 10 years.
UChicago supply chain workers begin strike
The difference between $2.1 million and $2.5 million has prompted nearly 130 UChicago Medicine tradespeople and supply chain workers to go on strike.
Florida system supply team slices email volume in half
A 12-hospital system is jumping two tall hurdles in the supply chain industry: Invoice match exceptions and delays in contract renewals.
What leaders are saying about supply costs
The cost of medical supplies has been rising due to issues including shortages, supply chain issues and inflation. In conjunction with declining reimbursements and rising practice costs, ASCs are forced to grapple with a tumultuous financial landscape …
UChicago Medicine supply chain workers plan strike
Trade and supply chain workers at UChicago Medicine plan to begin a strike July 14, according to union SEIU Local 73.
Baxter recalls ventilators after patient injury
Baxter on July 10 issued a recall on its Life2000 ventilators with an attached battery charger dongle.
FDA: Don't use Medtronic NIM breathing tubes
Medtronic is recalling all NIM Standard and Contact EMG endotracheal tubes because of blockage issues, the FDA said July 9.
