Baxter International’s CEO, president and chair, José “Joe” Almeida, abruptly retired from the medtech company Feb. 3 after nine years at the helm.
Category: Supply Chain
White House unveils tariff plan: 7 healthcare takeaways
President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on certain goods from Mexico, Canada and China beginning Feb. 1, White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Jan. 31.
Trump-era tariffs imminent: 7 notes
Throughout the presidential race, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial, and controversial, tariffs against China and Mexico on Day 1 of his presidency.
Lawmakers propose bill to shore up supply chains
A group of senators has reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening American supply chains.
All lines restarted at Baxter plant damaged in storm: 3 notes
Baxter has restarted all 10 manufacturing lines at its North Cove, N.C., facility, which was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene.
PE firm to acquire emergency care segment from Philips
Private equity firm Bridgefield Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Philips’ emergency care business.
Oklahoma system saves $5.6M in one year with supply chain optimization
Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System saved more than $5.6 million in one year by optimizing its supply chain operations in partnership with healthcare supply improvement company Premier.
Insurer urges CMS to strengthen policies for rural beneficiaries
Premier has called on CMS to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D policies for 2026, emphasizing policies to protect access to care, particularly in rural areas.
Healthcare supply chain costs expected to rise 2.3%: Report
Healthcare supply chain costs are expected to rise 2.3% from July 2025 to June 2026, according to a Jan. 28 Vizient’s “Winter 2025 Spend Management Outlook.”
Wildfires, winter storms strain US blood supply
Inclement weather across many parts of the U.S. has taken a toll on the nation’s blood supply this month.
