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FDA loosens blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men
The FDA has ended a ban prohibiting gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships from donating blood. -
GPO Premier might sell itself
Premier, a group purchasing organization for U.S. hospitals and health systems, said it's "evaluating potential strategic alternatives" — meaning it could try to sell itself. -
The OR of the future: How industry experts are making it a reality
Technology advances, labor and supply chain shortages and the continuing migration of surgical procedures to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasing pressure on hospitals to make their operating rooms (ORs) even smarter and more efficient. -
Former Baxter CFO to join GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare has selected James Saccara, a top executive at Baxter International, to serve as vice president and CFO, effective June 1. -
FDA flags bacteria risk for 500K COVID-19 tests
The FDA issued a warning May 4 about more than 500,000 COVID-19 tests made by SD Biosensor and distributed by Roche Diagnostics because of "significant concerns of bacterial contamination." -
FDA: Healthcare supply chain troubles existed before COVID-19, and they could get worse
While COVID-19 caused the largest disruption to supply chains across industries, officials at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health said some of the issues within the healthcare supply chain existed before the pandemic. Now, experts say, is the time to proactively correct issues into the future, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society reported May 2. -
UPS to open 7 healthcare logistics facilities to aid supply chain
UPS Healthcare announced plans to open seven new locations in addition to its existing 70 facilities in the coming months, company leaders said during the April 25 Q1 2023 earnings meeting. -
COVID-19 loosening its grip on health systems' supply chains: WHO
Hospitals and health systems are recovering from pandemic-induced supply issues, the World Health Organization said May 2. -
Kansas hospital chooses Elevate for supply needs
Pratt (Kan.) Regional Medical Center chose Elevate Supply and Expense Management, an Ovation Healthcare company, to help with its supply chain. -
The untapped supply chain talent pool: How 1 VP gets the community involved
For Jeremy Strong, Chicago-based Rush University System for Health's vice president for supply chain operations, the ability to affect both patients and the community is one of the most rewarding parts of hospital supply chain. -
Medical device company Cepheid to lay off 600+
Cepheid, a medical device and biotech company based in Sunnyvale, Calif., plans to lay off 686 workers by June 20, according to notices filed with the state. -
AHA: Supply chain won't return to 'normal' anytime soon, but here's what you can do
The American Hospital Association argues that the healthcare supply chain is not going to be back to "normal" anytime soon, despite estimates that still project its growth. -
Prostate cancer drug shortage may resolve in late 2023, company says
Pluvicto, a prostate cancer drug manufactured by Novartis, approved by the FDA in March 2022, has been in short supply for several months due to issues with delivery and manufacturing — but the shortage may be ending, according to NBC News. -
1 death, 4 injuries precede recall of 1K Avanos catheters
Avanos Medical recalled 1,000 catheters April 21 with a Class I warning, the most serious type, because of cracked parts that can increase the risk of delayed or prevented ventilation. One death and four injuries have been reported. -
FDA clarifies usage guidelines for Halyard N95 respirator
The FDA updated its usage recommendations for a surgical N95 respirator manufactured by O&M Halyard April 21. The respirator is one of several masks and respirators the agency flagged quality concerns about earlier this month. -
Wellstar expands Medline partnership
Medline secured another health system deal April 19, this time with Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System. -
Fresenius Kabi recalls drug infusion pumps with leak risk
Fresenius Kabi USA recalled 1,546 large infusion pumps in a Class I recall, the most serious type, because of a risk of leaking products entering the electrical system and shutting down the device. -
How WellSpan turns hospital waste into concrete
WellSpan's York (Pa.) Hospital has partnered to turn its plastic waste into concrete, which it will use on its next expansion, ABC affiliate WHTM reported April 19. -
GHX to acquire supply chain tech company
Global Healthcare Exchange has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Prodigo Solutions, a supply chain and data enablement technology company based in Pittsburgh. -
Hospitals need to align supply chains with clinical input: McKinsey
Less than half of health systems integrate clinicians into supply chain work, and this is barring hospitals from smoothening bumps in their supply chains, according to an April 13 post from McKinsey & Co.
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