Here are four supply chain updates from the last week:
Category: Supply Chain
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:
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
FDA warns of toxic compound exposure in hemodialysis machines
The FDA issued a notification May 10 about the potential risk of exposure to toxic compounds in Fresenius Medical Care hemodialysis machines.
Conmed to acquire In2Bones for $145M
Medical technology company Conmed is acquiring orthopedic devicemaker In2Bones for $145 million.
Port contract negotiations could be new supply chain snag
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and cargo-handling companies at West Coast ports are set to begin contract negotiations May 10 for 22,400 workers across 29 ports, which has some experts concerned about further supply chain disruptions, …
