During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial tariffs against China and Mexico on day 1of his presidency.
Category: Supply Chain
Medical supply company pays $17M to settle physician kickback allegations
C.R. Bard and its affiliates — Liberator Medical Supply, Liberator Holdings and Rochester Medical Corporation — agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations they provided kickbacks to physician practice groups.
Baxter boosts allocations to 100% for 2 IV solutions: 3 notes
Baxter International has increased allocations for two U.S. IV solutions to 100% following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene at its North Cove, N.C., facility, according to a letter to customers available on the website of the American Ho…
FDA's plan to tackle medical device shortages: 4 notes
The FDA is ramping up efforts to address medical device shortages that are increasingly threatening patient care, particularly for pediatric and neonatal populations.
Sentara pilots blood vending machines
Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital is piloting the use of blood vending machines to give clinical teams quicker access to blood products, NBC affiliate WAVY reported Jan. 20.
3 medical device recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated, are crucial for ensuring patient safety.
Trump eyes national emergency declaration to levy tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump, who will officially be inaugurated Jan. 20, has consistently expressed plans to sign an executive order placing 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China.&n…
FDA spotlights risks in medical device supply chain
The FDA warned the nation about the growing vulnerability of the medical device supply chain and its effects on public health, particularly among pediatric patients, in a Jan. 16 news release.
BD to expand production of critical medical devices
Becton, Dickinson and Co. is increasing its U.S. manufacturing capacity for essential medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters.
Henry Schein launches $300K relief fund for LA wildfire recovery
Henry Schein is launching a relief fund to provide essential medical supplies to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
