The GE Healthcare contrast dye shortage resulting from the COVID-19 lockdowns in China has experts concerned about supplies in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported May 19.
Category: Supply Chain
US at risk of COVID-19 drug shortages this summer, official warns
The U.S. could run out of several key COVID-19 medications this summer if more emergency funding is not secured to replenish supplies, Bloomberg reported May 17.
Tennessee hospitalizations spotlight infant formula shortage
The hospitalization of two young children in Tennessee has magnified concerns over a national shortage of baby formula, The New York Times reported May 17.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
4 supply chain updates for ASC leaders
Here are four supply chain updates from the last week:
HHS releases 3rd round of free COVID-19 tests
A third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government are now available, NBC News reported May 17.
GE urged to allocate scarce imaging dye to hospitals based on need
A national shortage of contrast media is hindering hospital and health systems’ ability to care for patients and what’s available should be distributed based on need, the American Hospital Association said in a May 16 letter to GE Healthcare.
Imaging dye shortage means rocky 8 weeks ahead for hospitals
A shortage of a key ingredient used for imaging services is forcing physicians to ration medical scans for only the most crucial cases, a challenge that will likely continue for the next six to eight weeks until supplies are replenished, The Washington…
Physicians issue warnings to parents amid baby formula shortage
Physicians are urging parents not to dilute baby formula amid an ongoing shortage of the product.
5 supply chain updates for ASCs
Here are six supply chain updates from the last week:
