Coverage on global contrast dye shortages affecting patient care was the most-read supply chain story Becker’s reported last month.
Category: Supply Chain
Navigating the contrast dye shortage: 6 healthcare leaders share strategies
The contrast dye shortage, caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in China, has spurred leaders at healthcare systems across the nation to come up with innovative solutions to continue services with rationed supplies.
US to airlift baby formula amid worsening shortages
The national baby formula shortage is worsening, despite federal efforts to increase manufacturing and accelerate imports from other countries, The New York Times reported June 1.
Nurse indicted in $8.8M medical equipment kickback scheme
Hampton, Ga., nurse practitioner Kateline Lavache, RN, was charged for her alleged role in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of $8.8 million, the Justice Department said June 2.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Formula shortages won’t end until July & 5 more supply chain updates
Here are six supply chain updates from the last two weeks:
Abbott recalls imaging catheters
Abott recalled 4,800 Dragonfly OpStar imaging catheters May 26 due to the marker band becoming loose and, in two instances, separating from the device.
FDA: Formula shortage won’t end until July, urges stockpile
The infant formula shortage will likely last until late July, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said during a Senate Health Committee meeting, The Hill reported May 26.
Baptist Health South Florida, Medline partner on supply chain solutions
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health South Florida and Medline entered a partnership May 24 to “identify new strategies for enhancing data-driven operational and clinical efficiencies.”
FTC to probe infant formula shortage
The Federal Trade Commission announced an investigation May 24 into the infant formula shortage, The Hill reported.
