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10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Most monoclonal antibody treatments fail against omicron, other in short supply
Two of the three monoclonal antibody treatments used to prevent COVID-19 patients from becoming severely sick don't appear to be effective against the omicron coronavirus variant, The New York Times reported Dec. 21. -
Procter & Gamble recalls 30 aerosol spray products over cancer-causing chemical
Procter & Gamble on Dec. 17 recalled more than 30 aerosol spray hair care products, including many dry shampoos and dry conditioners, because of the detection of benzene, a cancer-causing agent, in some products. -
McKinsey: CEOs should view supply chain as 'clear enabler' of success
The global supply chain has become more of a focus for executives as issues persist throughout the pandemic, McKinsey and Co. operation partners Knut Alicke and Dan Swan said on the Dec. 14 episode of "The McKinsey Podcast." -
Distributor association: 8,000+ containers of medical supplies delayed
The Health Industry Distributors Association, a trade group representing medical supply distributors, estimates 8,000 to 12,000 containers filled with millions of medical supplies are delayed, the group said Dec. 17. -
US faces pressure to keep up with heightened COVID-19 test demand
The nation's COVID-19 test supply is facing "enormous" new pressure to keep up with demands as the omicron variant causes a spike in cases, The New York Times reported Dec. 17. -
5 ways a health organization helped mitigate supply chain issues during the pandemic
Continuous availability and affordability of vital medical supplies and medicines as well as ensuring medical centers could function were crucial throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional cooperation played a critical role. The Pan American Health Organization revealed its strategies for mitigating disruption in The Lancet on Dec. 6. -
US blood supply 'dangerously low,' 3 organizations warn
Three national blood organizations are urging eligible people to donate blood amid an unprecedented supply shortage. -
Monoclonal antibody treatment demand rises at Chicago hospitals
Chicago-area hospitals are struggling to keep up with an increased demand for monoclonal antibody treatments as COVID-19 cases surge around the city, the Chicago Tribune reported Dec. 15. -
Medical supply company owners sentenced to 12 years in $27M fraud scheme
Two medical supply company owners were sentenced to 151 months in prison Dec. 15 for a $27 million fraud scheme that involved paying kickbacks and bribes in exchange for signed doctor's orders for supplies used to submit false claims to Medicare. -
Maryland launches supply chain resiliency initiative
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the launch of the Maryland Supply Chain Resiliency Program, a new initiative aimed at supporting resilience-building activities for Maryland manufacturers, in a Dec. 14 release. -
10 health systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
US may need to double COVID-19 testing capacity by late January, HHS says
The U.S. may need to conduct 3 million to 5 million daily COVID-19 tests by late January or early February, double the current capacity, Politico reported Dec. 15. -
Getinge recalls intra-aortic balloon pumps over fluid leaks
Getinge is recalling 4,338 intra-aortic balloon pumps after discovering fluid leaks that can lead to unexpected shutdowns or the inability to initiate therapy, the FDA said Dec. 16. -
Healthcare groups push for drug supply chain improvements
Five healthcare associations outlined various recommendations to address the nation's pharmaceutical supply chain in a Dec. 16 report. -
CDC's early COVID-19 tests had design flaw, internal review shows
COVID-19 testing kits the CDC developed in the pandemic's early weeks contained a design flaw that caused false positives, the agency concluded in a Dec. 15 analysis published in PLOS One. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Optimize your supply chain with data and forecasting
As discussed at The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) 21+ virtual conference on September 14-16th, gaps in technology or data can reinforce silos in healthcare supply chains. -
Distributor association seeks 'fast pass' prioritizing transport of medical supplies in US
The Health Industry Distributors Association, a trade association representing medical supply distributors, is calling for a 'fast pass' system to be implemented to speed medical supplies and devices through the U.S. transportation system, the trade group said Dec. 1. -
10 largest medical supply recalls of 2021
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. -
San Diego hospitals discuss delaying surgeries amid blood shortages
Increased demand for blood amid ongoing supply shortages has some San Diego hospital officials worried that surgeries will need to be delayed because of a lack of available units, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Dec. 13.
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