Here are six articles published by Becker's Hospital Review in the past week that offer insight on the future of supply chain, controversial drugs and more.
1. How 3-D printing could disrupt the healthcare supply chain
3-D printing is poised to substantively benefit the production of medical devices and the healthcare supply chain overall.
2. 5 drugs that made headlines in 2016
Amid controversial price hikes and surprising regulatory decisions, many aspects of the drug industry were scrutinized this past year.
3. Amazon's newest endeavor: A floating warehouse
Amazon has set its sights high with plans for an airborne fulfillment center that would act as a launch pad for drones to deliver items to customers.
4. Johns Hopkins study shows drones can safely transport large bags of blood
Researchers from Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University determined that large bags of blood products can maintain temperature and cellular integrity during transportation by drones.
5. FDA warns hospitals of battery-powered medical cart fires, explosions
The Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 27 issued a warning to healthcare professionals and administrators of the potential safety risks associated with battery-powered mobile medical carts following reports of explosions, fires, smoking or overheating of equipment.
6. Value-based supply chain management: 5 questions with Cardinal Health's Carola Endicott and Ken Shastany
Cardinal Health's Carola Endicott and Ken Shastan spoke to Becker's Hospital Review about supply chain's crucial role in ensuring a smooth, cost-efficient transition toward new payment models.
More articles on supply chain:
10 medical device trends for 2017
Director of supply chain named one of best jobs in America by CNNMoney
Texas sues FDA over impounded shipment of execution drug