Category: Supply Chain

White House releases plan to strengthen supply chain

The Biden administration released long-term actions it plans to take to boost supply chain resiliency Feb. 24. 

10 systems seeking supply chain talent

Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: 

17 rapid COVID-19 tests approved for use at home 

The FDA released a list of 17 rapid COVID-19 at-home tests Feb. 22 that are authorized by the agency.

Fortune’s 5 most influential medical distributors

McKesson ranked seventh on Fortune’s annual list of the 500 most profitable U.S. companies in 2020, making it the top-ranked medical distributor. 

5 recent medical device recalls

Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. 

Russia imports $1.5B in medical devices annually — will US companies keep doing business there?

After Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized military action in Ukraine and recognized two regions claimed by separatist groups as independent countries, much of the rest of the world announced harsh sanctions against Russia.

US distributors opting for trucks over trains amid supply-chain bottlenecks 

Distributors are increasingly looking to highways instead of railroads for transportation to get around bottlenecks and avoid delays, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 21.

More than 20% of ASC revenue goes to drugs, medical supplies: 10 findings

Not every ASC is built the same, and the gaps in operating revenue between the smallest and the largest can be tens of millions of dollars.

ASC leaders weigh in on supply chain issues

Even as COVID-19 cases decline nationally, supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic are still hurting ASC’s ability to function. 

Young Innovations acquires surgical supplier

Medical supply company Young Innovations is acquiring pharmaceutical and surgical supplier Medical Purchasing Solutions.