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US extends tariff exemptions for medical supplies
The White House has extended tariff exemptions for certain medical supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic through Nov. 14. -
Red Cross says its blood supply at lowest level since 2015
The Red Cross said Sept. 27 that its blood supply is at the lowest level it's been at this time of year since 2015, as hospitals across the country face blood shortages. -
Hospital association urges US to extend medical supply tariff exemptions
The American Hospital Association has urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to extend tariff exemptions on medical supplies imported from China, arguing the tariff exemption is necessary to "ensure hospitals and health systems have the supplies they need so they can continue to provide safe and effective care to all patients." -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Health Supply US delivers 8.7M domestically made medical gowns to Strategic National Stockpile
Health Supply US, a medical supply manufacturer based in Mooresville, N.C., said Sept. 24 it completed the delivery of 100 percent domestically made medical gowns to the Strategic National Stockpile. -
Viewpoint: 6 steps to creating transparency with suppliers
Transparency is critical to ensuring a well-functioning supply chain, but many companies don't require their suppliers to disclose important supply chain information, according to Farida Ali, president and CEO of Dynamic Technology Solutions, a firm that provides supply chain and technology solutions to companies in highly regulated industries. -
Boston Scientific to acquire Devoro Medical for $336M
Boston Scientific said Sept. 21 it plans to acquire Devoro Medical, a Fremont, Calif.-based medical devicemaker. -
Companies that pivoted to make pandemic supplies taking financial hit now
Many companies that pivoted their business plans early in the pandemic to respond to shortages of medical supplies are now facing severe financial consequences, NBC News reported Sept. 22. -
Federal monoclonal antibody distribution system 'plain wrong,' Tampa General CEO says
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital CEO John Couris said Sept. 20 that HHS' new distribution system for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody drugs is "plain wrong," the Miami Herald reported. -
US to spend $647M on rapid COVID-19 tests
The U.S. Defense Department and HHS have awarded four contracts totaling $647 million to COVID-19 test manufacturers for a total of 60 million over-the-counter test kits. -
Medtronic recalls brain aneurysm stents linked to 10 serious injuries, 2 deaths
Medtronic recalled a brain aneurysm stent device Sept. 20 because of a risk of malfunction that has been linked to 10 serious injuries and two deaths. -
How to better prepare your health system’s flu season supply needs
As the 2020-21 flu season quickly approaches, concerns about concurrent circulation of influenza and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has led to increased focus on flu season supply needs. -
Alabama, Texas hospitals face shortage of antibody drugs after HHS distribution change
Amid a change in how HHS distributes COVID-19 monoclonal antibody drugs, hospitals in Alabama and Texas — both states that are seeing high numbers of COVID-19 cases — say they're dealing with shortages of the critical treatment. -
Logjams may last until 2023: 5 notes on the state of global supply chain
Supply chain uncertainties and disruptions may last into 2023, RoxAnne Thomas, a logistics manager at Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, told Bloomberg Sept. 15. -
FDA eases rules on medical face coverings to boost availability
The FDA updated its COVID-19 respirator guidance this week to expand their availability. -
10 hospitals seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
WVU Medicine hospital diverted patients because of low oxygen supply
A West Virginia hospital had to divert patients from both its emergency room and hospital Sept. 14 due to a low supply of oxygen, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker's. -
New Orleans VA hospital overspent $1.85M on surgical supplies, probe finds
A federal investigation found that the New Orleans VA Medical Center overspent $1.85 million for surgical supplies and that employees violated supply chain management policies, according to a report released Sept. 14. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Understanding the demand your facility is likely to experience is key to successfully preparing for flu season
Many facilities use demand from prior years as a baseline to project what to expect in the future. -
Testing mandates strain US supply of rapid COVID-19 tests
An order from President Joe Biden for most large U.S. companies to mandate workers either get vaccinated or get weekly tests is putting a strain on the country's supply of rapid COVID-19 tests, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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