Category: Supply Chain

107 adverse events tied to insulin pump app: FDA

Patients who use an insulin pump’s mobile app are reporting software issues with the app’s former and current versions, the FDA said Aug. 12. 

Medical devicemakers critique CMS ruling

CMS decided Aug. 8 to expedite coverage for up to five medical technologies every year, and the final ruling is drawing flak from the Medical Device Manufacturers Association.

Port strike would disrupt hospital supply chains

Vizient recommends supply chain leaders at health systems keep close watch of a looming, potential strike on East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. 

How health systems are handling a blood culture bottle shortage

Health systems are grappling with effects from the BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage.

Medline acquires Ecolab

Medical supply manufacturer and distributor, Medline, has successfully acquired Ecolab, a global surgical supply business, the company announced Aug. 1.

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Philips pen yearslong deal

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health and Philips have struck a 10-year strategic collaboration for patient monitoring. 

How employee engagement can boost supply chain success

From the warehouse to a hospital storage cabinet, supply chain leaders see a direct connection between employee satisfaction and patient care. 

How employee engagement can boost supply chain success

From the warehouse to a hospital storage cabinet, supply chain leaders see a direct connection between employee satisfaction and patient care. 

Former payer executive joins HealthTrust

Group purchasing organization HealthTrust Performance Group has appointed two executives. 

FDA medical device director to retire

Jeff Shuren, MD, the FDA’s director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is retiring, according to internal documents shared with Becker’s.