Category: Supply Chain

Florida system supply team rejects status quo

After a yearsong effort to engage more clinicians in supply chain decisions, the University of Miami Health System has inverted the cost-quality-outcomes concept, according to supply chain leader Nate Yuen. 

Supply chain solution forecasts $7.4M in savings: ECRI

The Emergency Care Research Institute reduced costs for a 10-hospital system by over $7 million with its predictive replacement planning service.

FDA clears 1st automated device for Type 2 diabetes

The FDA has expanded the indications for Insulet SmartAdjust technology to include the management of Type 2 diabetes in people 18 and older.

5 numbers on rising industry costs

Juggling decreasing reimbursements, increased competition and rising costs is essential for ASC success.

Inari Medical updates clot removal device instructions after 6 deaths

Inari Medical has updated use instructions for its ClotTriever XL catheter after four injuries and six deaths were reported in association with the device. 

After Canada's 2 largest railroads shut down, is the US medical supply chain affected?

The U.S. supply chain could see slight disruptions after a shutdown at Canada’s two biggest rail networks, experts told Becker’s. 

FDA to create medical device surveillance program

The FDA is building a postmarket surveillance program for medical devices.

Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times

Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA’s medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned. 

Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times

Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA’s medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned. 

Premier to gain 54 hospitals in new partnership

AllSpire Health GPO, a regional group purchasing organization based in Pennsylvania, selected Premier to support its annual $3.5 billion purchasing volume, the companies announced Aug. 20.