Vizient has recognized several hospitals and health systems for  supply chain performance and environmental sustainability.

The FDA has approved a new Apple Watch function that can detect sleep apnea, CBS News reported Sept. 17. 

The majority of cardiovascular devices with Class I recalls from the FDA made it to market without rigorous testing, according to a Sept. 16 study in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Fresenius Kabi has recalled one lot of its Ivenix large volume pump primary administration sets after identifying a manufacturing defect that could cause uncontrolled medication flow.

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has built a 40,000-square-foot expansion of its supply chain warehouse in Midvale, Utah, ABC4 reported. 

Traditionally, S&P 500 CEOs have risen from finance, strategy or technology backgrounds, but a growing number are emerging from high-level supply chain management roles, Harvard Business Review reported Sept. 12. 

In the past decade, the FDA has authorized nearly 70 augmented reality and virtual reality devices that have been incorporated in healthcare use. 

Dartmouth Health has launched a program aimed at preparing physicians for leadership positions related to medical device development, according to a news release shared with Becker's. 

A potential strike at ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast continues to loom, with the International Longshoremen's Association Wage Scale Association having ended its wage meetings Sept. 5 unanimously supporting the call for a coastwide strike to take place Oct. 1.

CMS on Aug. 29 addressed frequently asked questions regarding the ongoing BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage. 

Sutter Health supply chain leader Tim Miller has accepted a position as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer for Houston Methodist, according to a Sept. 6 post on his LinkedIn page. 

Abbott Diabetes Care has recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors after finding they may provide incorrect high glucose readings. 

Medtronic has recalled McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes because of an increased risk of the battery overheating, which can result in explosion. 

Emerge Manufacturing, a U.S,-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of personal protective equipment, is set to open its new Cincinnati facility Sept. 13. 

Baxter is recalling its Volara System Single Patient Use Circuits and Blue Ventilator Adapters because of connectivity issues, the FDA said Sept. 4. 

Healthcare procurement leaders face a new landscape as the industry recovers from the pandemic. Uncertain economic conditions, persistent supply shortages, and an expanding range of settings under their control create significant challenges.

The Emergency Care Research Institute reduced costs for a 10-hospital system by over $7 million with its predictive replacement planning service.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has acquired Edwards Lifesciences' critical care product group. The addition will be renamed BD Advanced Patient Monitoring. 

From blood pressure cuffs to surgical instruments to personal protective equipment (PPE), single-use plastics are pervasive in healthcare and contribute to a significant amount of waste daily. Disinfectant wipes are an often-overlooked factor in this problem. A little-known fact, most ready-to-use disinfectant wipes used in U.S. healthcare facilities are made of plastic1. They are distributed in plastic canisters and the wipes themselves are made of plastic. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of plastic waste generated from these wipes comes from the wipes themselves, not the canister2. This means that both the wipes and the canister are contributing to plastic waste challenges, taking hundreds of years to degrade in landfills.

Healthcare procurement has weathered a perfect storm of challenges in recent years. From supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to escalating costs, procurement leaders have had to demonstrate remarkable resilience.