FDA officials are warning that medical device shortages could worsen now that the public health emergency has expired because with its end a requirement for medical device companies to notify the agency of shortages also ceased.
Category: Supply Chain
Massachusetts system taps physical material supplier
In a new partnership, Minneapolis-based Allina Health recently chose Elmhurst, Ill.-based MedSpeed to supply physical materials including pharmaceuticals and specimens.
Hospital metal products manufacturer fined after 21 safety violations
United Hospital Supply Corp. has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 17 serious violations, three willful violations and one other-than-serious violation.
Pharmaceutical experts weigh in on strengthening supply chain: 3 takeaways
Several breakdown areas in the pharmaceutical supply chain were brought to light by COVID-19, but looking ahead, three areas should be at the core of improvements, experts say: health equity, trust and communication, and public-private partnerships.&nb…
Growth, priorities, commitment: Leadership advice from 6 supply chain executives
Many people aspire to be leaders in their field, but only a few make it to the executive level.
Pig-to-human organ center begins construction
Revivicor, the company behind a pig-to-human heart transplant in 2022, is building a research and development center in Christiansburg, Va., radio station WTOP reported May 15.
COVID vaccines to remain free for uninsured
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be available for uninsured Americans with support from programs developed by vaccine-makers Pfizer and Moderna and the HHS, CNBC reported May 12.
FDA loosens blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men
The FDA has ended a ban prohibiting gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships from donating blood.
ASCs continue to face supply chain challenges: Here's how to improve them
Challenges in the healthcare supply chain have been exacerbated over the last three years by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased costs and decreased product availability worldwide.
Former Baxter CFO to join GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare has selected James Saccara, a top executive at Baxter International, to serve as vice president and CFO, effective June 1.
