While COVID-19 caused the largest disruption to supply chains across industries, officials at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health said some of the issues within the healthcare supply chain existed before the pandemic. Now, experts say,…
UPS Healthcare announced plans to open seven new locations in addition to its existing 70 facilities in the coming months, company leaders said during the April 25 Q1 2023 earnings meeting.
Hospitals and health systems are recovering from pandemic-induced supply issues, the World Health Organization said May 2.
Jeremy Riley, CEO of Titusville, Fla.-based GML Healthcare Consulting, joined Becker’s to discuss the disruptions of the ASC industry.
For Jeremy Strong, Chicago-based Rush University System for Health’s vice president for supply chain operations, the ability to affect both patients and the community is one of the most rewarding parts of hospital supply chain.
The American Hospital Association argues that the healthcare supply chain is not going to be back to “normal” anytime soon, despite estimates that still project its growth.
Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug manufactured by Novartis, approved by the FDA in March 2022, has been in short supply for several months due to issues with delivery and manufacturing — but the shortage may be ending, according to NBC News.
Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk of delayed or prevented ventilation. One death and four injuries have been reported.
Supply chain issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are still hurting ASCs’ bottom line.
Medline secured another health system deal April 19, this time with Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System.
