CMS announced a series of assistance measures and flexibilities for Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Category: Supply Chain
Mass General Brigham reports IV fluid shortage
Boston-based Mass General Brigham is taking steps to conserve supplies of IV fluids amid a “serious and immediate” shortage, the health system said in an email to staff Oct. 2, which was obtained by The Boston Globe.
How CEOs can tackle imminent supply chain challenges: 4 notes
Amid challenges related to the global supply chain that are not expected to wane in the near future, CEOs should prioritize that aspect of their organizations, David Garfield, global head of industries for consulting firm AlixPartners, wrote in a Sept….
3 best practices to curb supply chain disruptions, per ECRI
In light of recent challenges facing the healthcare supply chain, including the impact of Hurricane Helene and the port strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, the nonprofit Emergency Care Research Institute has outlined best practices …
Port strike could begin Oct. 1: 5 things to know
A potential strike by members of the International Longshoremen’s Association could begin Tuesday, Oc. 1, impacting major East and Gulf Coast ports if ongoing contract negotiations fail.
Nation's largest supplier of IV solutions temporarily closes amid Helene
Baxter International temporarily closed its North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., due to severe flooding from Hurricane Helene.
U of Maryland touts supply chain efficiency gains via digital platform
Since implementing a cloud-based platform in 2021, Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical Center has worked to optimize the efficiency of bill-only transactions in the supply chain. Data from the deployment of Gallion showed the platform has cu…
1 week until potential port strike: What hospitals should know
In anticipation of thousands of East Coast dockworkers going on strike Oct. 1, U.S. healthcare suppliers have already rerouted shipments, according to Vizient.
Smiths Medical recalls ventilators after reported death
Smiths Medical is recalling its paraPAC Plus ventilators because of the possibility that the patient outlet connector could loosen or detach, affecting active ventilation.
Cardinal Health to acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.1B
Cardinal Health plans to acquire Integrated Oncology Network for $1.115 billion in cash, expanding its business into oncology services, according to a Sept. 20 news release from the company.
