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PPE often not developed for women, minority groups, study finds
Currently available PPE may not be optimal for female and minority healthcare workers given differences in facial dimensions, a study published Nov. 11 in BMJ Global Health found. -
Cheap at-home COVID-19 tests are hard to find — here's why
Many public health experts say cheap, widely available at-home COVID-19 tests would help Americans safely return to normal activities and help control the spread of COVID-19. These tests are still hard to come by nearly two years into the pandemic, however, due to the pace of FDA authorizations and manufacturing bottlenecks, Kaiser Health News reported Nov. 22. -
Fitch: Labor, supply chain challenges increase for hospitals
Although U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical companies have maintained solid credit metrics throughout the pandemic, with 2021 third quarter results in line to be slightly better than expected for most sub-sectors, labor inflation and supply chain disruptions have led to higher costs and potentially lost revenue, Fitch Ratings reported Nov. 19. -
New UPS Healthcare facility to help distribute temperature-controlled supplies
UPS Healthcare is opening a new distribution center in Louisville, Ky., with cold chain capabilities to expand global delivery of temperature-controlled healthcare supplies, CBS affiliate WLKY reported Nov. 21. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 3 building blocks of supply chain excellence
The past year’s challenges have shown the health care industry that there is always room for improvement within your supple chain strategies. -
Global supply chain problems show signs of easing
Global supply chain issues are beginning to ease, but shipping, manufacturing and retail executives said normal operations may not resume until next year, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 21. -
VA health system's supply chain issues could hinder patient care, GAO report suggests
The Veterans Health Administration has been slow to modernize its supply chain, and that could be putting the quality of veterans' healthcare at risk, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Nov. 18. -
Supply shortages boost demand for used medical equipment in Texas
Pandemic-related supply shortages have boosted demand for used medical equipment in Texas, Tanya Powell, the president of a Beaumont, Texas-based supply company, told 12 News, a dual ABC/NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Beaumont. -
10 recent medical supply recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. Ten medical supply recalls reported by Becker's Hospital Review since the beginning of October: -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Walmart begins using drones to deliver healthcare items: 5 details
Walmart and drone company Zipline inked a partnership to instantly deliver healthcare items to consumers in Arkansas. -
Two takeaways on how health systems can build supply chains for the future
During a November webinar hosted by Becker's Healthcare and sponsored by Cardinal Health, supply chain leaders discussed the impact of trends in the healthcare industry and what steps can be taken to best prepare supply chains for the future. -
How health systems can build supply chains for the future
Health system supply chains are facing a turbulent landscape. To keep pace with emerging challenges, supply chains and their leaders need an updated road map and navigation system. -
Cardinal Health to deliver drugs to pharmacies via drone
Cardinal Health will test the use of drones to expedite its delivery of medications and inhalers to pharmacies, The Wall Street Journal reported. -
Flu season could worsen US blood shortage, donation centers warn
A spike in the number of flu cases could make the nationwide blood shortage even more severe, representatives from the American Red Cross and Blood Assurance warned, according to News10 ABC, an Albany, N.Y-based affiliate. -
Trucking industry argues vaccine mandate could worsen supply chain disruptions
The American Trucking Associations is one of several trade groups to sue the Biden administration over its federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, arguing the mandate would have a "devastating" impact on U.S. supply chains, CNBC reported. -
White House extends expiring medical supply tariff exemptions
The White House's Office of the United States Trade Representative has once again extended medical supply tariff exemptions for supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Bring clinicians to the table when making standardization decisions in your facility
Standardization helps hospitals and health systems reduce costs and improve clinical outcomes, while also building a robust supply chain with predetermined product alternatives that can withstand disruptions. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
3 New Jersey men plead guilty to $50M medical supply fraud, kickback scheme
Three men pleaded guilty Nov. 9 to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud for their roles in a scheme that involved paying and receiving kickbacks and bribes in exchange for physician orders of medical equipment from companies they owned.
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