Walmart has achieved a significant environmental sustainability milestone six years early, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 23.
Category: Supply Chain
ASC GPO signs supply deal with devicemaker
IMBiotechnologies has signed a supply agreement with Embol Experts, one of the largest group purchasing organizations for ASCs and office-based laboratories in the U.S.
FDA warns of uptick in fabricated medical supply data
Third-party test labs are increasingly generating false results for medical device studies, and manufacturers are responsible for validating the data, the FDA said Feb. 20.
8 systems urge suppliers to centralize recall notices
Mayo Clinic, BJC HealthCare, and six other hospitals and health systems are advocating for a central platform where medical devicemakers report supply disruptions, including recalls.
ASCs, health systems picking Medline in 2024
Here are four ASCs and health systems that have secured partnerships with major supplier Medline so far in 2024:
Philips imaging machine might fall on patients, FDA warns
Philips told users of its BrightView imaging machines the detector might fall because of a component failure. No injuries or deaths have been reported, the FDA said Feb. 15.
Medline, California system's partnership grows
Whittier, Calif.-based PIH Health and Medline expanded their yearslong partnership Feb. 14 to the system’s laboratories, physician offices and post-acute facilities.
Red Sea, Panama Canal issues: 3 notes for hospital supply execs
Low water levels in the Panama Canal and cargo ship attacks from an Iran-backed rebel group are disrupting the healthcare supply chain and increasing shipping costs.
DHL Supply Chain to build 5 sites amid weight loss drug boom
By the end of 2024, DHL Supply Chain will expand its network of warehouse facilities from 35 to 40 and invest $200 million into its life sciences and healthcare capabilities.
5 Cardinal Health updates in 3 months
Medical product distribution company Cardinal Health has recently been named one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. by revenue, bringing in $216.2 billion over the most recent four quarters.
