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.
Category: Supply Chain
COVID-19 loosening its grip on health systems' supply chains: WHO
Hospitals and health systems are recovering from pandemic-induced supply issues, the World Health Organization said May 2.
The ASC obstacle that is 'literally out of control,' according to a CEO
Jeremy Riley, CEO of Titusville, Fla.-based GML Healthcare Consulting, joined Becker’s to discuss the disruptions of the ASC industry.
The untapped supply chain talent pool: How 1 VP gets the community involved
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.
AHA: Supply chain won't return to 'normal' anytime soon, but here's what you can do
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.
Prostate cancer drug shortage may resolve in late 2023, company says
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.
1 death, 4 injuries precede recall of 1K Avanos catheters
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 still losing ASCs money
Supply chain issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are still hurting ASCs’ bottom line.
Wellstar expands Medline partnership
Medline secured another health system deal April 19, this time with Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System.
Fresenius Kabi recalls drug infusion pumps with leak risk
Fresenius Kabi USA recalled 1,546 large infusion pumps in a Class I recall, the most serious type, because of a risk of leaking products entering the electrical system and shutting down the device.
