The FDA may move to allow the temporary importation of intravenous fluids and related products from overseas manufacturing sites to address critical shortages exacerbated by Hurricane Helene, the agency told Becker’s Oct. 9.
Category: Supply Chain
Baxter resumes some IV shipments: 5 updates
Baxter on Oct. 8 said it has resumed shipments of IV products to hospitals and dialysis patients after a temporary week-long hold and is inspecting finished goods to support current allocations. Baxter also said several of the manufacturer’s global pla…
Hospital group urges Biden to declare IV shortage 'national emergency:' 5 things to know
The American Hospital Association called on President Biden to declare the current intravenous IV solution shortage a national emergency in an Oct. 7 news release, citing significant challenges for healthcare providers across the U.S.
Hospitals prepare for months-long supply disruptions after Helene, port strike
The healthcare industry has recently been facing significant supply chain challenges between the temporary Baxter North Cove plant closure and the East and Gulf Coast port strikes. The disruptions have raised concerns about the availability of critical…
Biden administration awards $367M to replenish PPE
The Biden administration awarded more than $367 million in contracts to bolster the Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment, specifically isolation gowns, as part of an effort to prepare for future public health emergencies.&nbs…
Dockworkers, maritime alliance extend contract until Jan. 15
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement on wages, leading to the suspension of the East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike.
CMS announces assistance, flexibilities for providers and suppliers affected by Helene: 3 things to know
CMS announced a series of assistance measures and flexibilities for Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
CMS announces assistance, flexibilities for providers and suppliers affected by Helene: 3 things to know
CMS announced a series of assistance measures and flexibilities for Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Mass General Brigham reports IV fluid shortage
Boston-based Mass General Brigham is taking steps to conserve supplies of IV fluids amid a “serious and immediate” shortage, the health system said in an email to staff Oct. 2, which was obtained by The Boston Globe.
How CEOs can tackle imminent supply chain challenges: 4 notes
Amid challenges related to the global supply chain that are not expected to wane in the near future, CEOs should prioritize that aspect of their organizations, David Garfield, global head of industries for consulting firm AlixPartners, wrote in a Sept….
