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Tens of millions of fake nitrile gloves imported to US, CNN reports
A CNN investigation released Oct. 25 found that tens of millions of fake, secondhand nitrile gloves have been imported to the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 3 strategies to achieve supply chain excellence
Most health systems are aware that achieving supply chain excellence results in positive implications for their facility. While the outcome of supply chain optimization is clear, the process of achieving it can often be vague. -
6 recent Medline investments, deals
Medline, the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the U.S., has made a number of strategic investments and deals this year. Here are six, as reported by Becker's Hospital Review: -
HHS invests more than $560M to boost COVID-19 test supply
HHS said Oct. 22 it has invested more than half a billion dollars to boost manufacturing of supplies needed to increase domestic COVID-19 testing. -
Montana health system asking public to return oxygen concentrators for reuse
Hospitals in Montana are facing an unprecedented surge in demand for oxygen concentrators, and one health system is asking patients to return their used devices to vendors to combat shortages, Montana Public Radio reported Oct. 21. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
US probing sale of $1.8M in counterfeit masks to Cleveland Clinic
Federal authorities are investigating several shipments of fake 3M N95 masks sent to Cleveland Clinic during the pandmeic, cleveland.com reported Oct. 20. -
Most hospitals facing supply shortages, hefty price increases, Kaufman Hall says
Ninety-nine percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems surveyed by healthcare consultant Kaufman Hall in 2021 reported challenges in supply procurement, including shortages of key items and significant price increases. -
Cook Medical recalls all transseptal needles after finding rust on some
Cook Medical recalled Oct. 19 all lots of its transseptal needles after receiving complaints of rust on some of the needles. -
FDA moves to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter
The FDA Oct. 19 proposed a rule that would allow some hearing aids to be sold over the counter, a move the agency says would boost accessibility and lower costs of the devices. -
Five main takeaways from AHRMM21+ virtual conference
Again this year, Cardinal Health attended The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) 21+ virtual conference on September 14-16th to share and gain supply chain insights. Read below to discover our five main takeaways from the many educational sessions that were offered at the virtual conference. -
Medline to open $77.5M distribution center in Kansas
Medline said Oct. 15 it plans to invest $77.5 million to build a new distribution center in Bonner Springs, Kan. -
Mass General supply director named president of medical supply company
Mark Faulkner, a 38-year veteran of Mass General Brigham Hospital in Boston, has been named president of GCB Medical Supply. -
Abbott recalls COVID test kits over risk of false positives
Abbott has recalled two of its Alinity COVID-19 test kits after finding they can yield false positive results. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Supply chain disruptions will get worse, Moody's predicts
Supply chain bottlenecks that are being felt across the globe are going to get worse, according to a Moody's Analytics report published Oct. 11. -
Rural Georgia hospitals get free scrubs created in own backyard
Fifteen rural hospitals in Georgia received free orders of medical scrubs through an initiative to support local cotton farmers and promote U.S.-based manufacturing. -
Hospitals seek crutches donations amid nationwide shortage
Hospitals are asking people to donate crutches amid a nationwide shortage spurred by a lack of aluminum. -
Hospitals have spent more than $3B getting PPE during pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, hospitals across the U.S. have spent more than $3 billion to source personal protective equipment, according to an analysis conducted by Premier released Oct. 11. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 3 quick tips to increase the health of your supply chain and decrease costs
There are several short-term changes facilities can undergo in order to see significant cost savings. Look within your current supply chain model to uncover these hidden inefficiencies.
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