Supply costs make up a median 28 percent of an ASC’s revenue, according to Avanza’s 2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures report.
Category: Supply Chain
Congress probes FDA handling of problematic heart device
A congressional oversight subcommittee has opened an investigation into the FDA’s regulation of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device, which was implanted into thousands of Americans after the agency identified safety issues with the heart pump, ProP…
Ramping up US healthcare systems’ production capabilities — 3 experts weigh in
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists, U.S. healthcare systems are already seeing the effects of the conflict through increased prices for oil and natural gas and Ukrainian refugees seeking treatment.
Supply chain map outlines possible drug shortages
U.S. Pharmacopeia, an independent scientific organization, released a medicine supply map aiming to build visibility and identify which pharmaceutical ingredients are vulnerable to shortages, the organization said March 16.
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Specialty Networks taps new president of GastroGPO
Specialty Networks has appointed Kevin Harlen as president of GastroGPO.
6 tips for managing the prefilled saline syringe shortage: FDA
The FDA on March 21 shared recommendations for healthcare organizations to conserve prefilled 0.9 percent sodium chloride intravenous lock/flush syringes amid a national shortage.
More supply chain disruptions to come & 6 more updates
Restrictions to curb recent COVID-19 outbreaks in China will spur even more disruptions to global supply chains.
FDA reaches agreement on medical device user fees
The FDA would be allowed to collect at least $1.78 billion in user fees over five years under a reauthorization of the medical device user fee program, according to a series of recommendations from the agency and representatives from the medical device…
How hospitals can help ease blood shortages
To help ease chronic blood shortages in the U.S., hospitals should partner with blood centers to increase donations and work with centers to host blood drives, America’s Blood Centers said in a March bulletin.
