Daytona Beach, Fla.-based B. Braun Medical plant, which produces nearly one-quarter of the IV fluids in the U.S., has emerged unscathed following Hurricane Milton, The New York Times reported Oct. 10.
Category: Supply Chain
The IV supply crisis: What ASCs need to know
Amid the fallout from Hurricane Helene, hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids.
FDA set to allow temporary importation of IV products: 6 shortage updates
The FDA may move to allow the temporary importation of intravenous fluids and related products from overseas manufacturing sites to address critical shortages exacerbated by Hurricane Helene, the agency told Becker’s Oct. 9.
Baxter resumes some IV shipments: 5 updates
Baxter on Oct. 8 said it has resumed shipments of IV products to hospitals and dialysis patients after a temporary week-long hold and is inspecting finished goods to support current allocations. Baxter also said several of the manufacturer’s global pla…
Hospital group urges Biden to declare IV shortage 'national emergency:' 5 things to know
The American Hospital Association called on President Biden to declare the current intravenous IV solution shortage a national emergency in an Oct. 7 news release, citing significant challenges for healthcare providers across the U.S.
Hospitals prepare for months-long supply disruptions after Helene, port strike
The healthcare industry has recently been facing significant supply chain challenges between the temporary Baxter North Cove plant closure and the East and Gulf Coast port strikes. The disruptions have raised concerns about the availability of critical…
Biden administration awards $367M to replenish PPE
The Biden administration awarded more than $367 million in contracts to bolster the Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment, specifically isolation gowns, as part of an effort to prepare for future public health emergencies.&nbs…
Dockworkers, maritime alliance extend contract until Jan. 15
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement on wages, leading to the suspension of the East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike.
CMS announces assistance, flexibilities for providers and suppliers affected by Helene: 3 things to know
CMS announced a series of assistance measures and flexibilities for Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
CMS announces assistance, flexibilities for providers and suppliers affected by Helene: 3 things to know
CMS announced a series of assistance measures and flexibilities for Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
