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3 supply partnerships struck amid the crisis
Three supply chain partnerships established so far during the pandemic: -
Thank your materials manager during national ASC month
As surgery centers across America come together to celebrate National ASC Month after months of facing COVID-19 challenges, it’s time to fully recognize the one indispensable role that improves the health of every facility: the materials manager. -
6 ASCs debut robots despite COVID-19
Six ASCs have introduced robotics during the COVID-19 pandemic: -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Consider contracting with a home health agency when implementing total joint replacements
If you’re implementing total joint replacements in your ASC, consider contracting with a home health agency. -
South Carolina independent purchasing organization distributes 2M+ pieces of PPE to date
Independent practices in South Carolina are banding together to increase their buying power in securing personal protective equipment, local NBC affiliate WMBF reports. -
77 hand sanitizers have been recalled since June
The FDA now has 77 hand sanitizers on its recall list due to the presence of methanol. -
Foothills Surgery Center receives best practice award
Inventory Optimization Solutions awarded Boulder, Colo.-based Foothills Surgery Center its Q2 2020 Best Practice Award for excelling in supply chain processes. -
Devicemaker agrees to settle kickback allegations for estimated $18M — 5 details
Merit Medical Systems will pay an estimated $18 million to settle alleged False Claims Act violations, the devicemaker announced July 15. -
Amazon Business aims to lower supply spend for healthcare purchasers: 4 key insights
Small, local and nonprofit healthcare providers hurting from COVID-19-related losses can reduce their overall supply spend by reevaluating their procurement strategy, an Amazon Business spokesperson told Becker's ASC Review. -
Stryker's ASC-focused business: 3 things to know
Earlier this year, Stryker launched an ASC-focused business. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Determine total joint replacement equipment and supply needs
Conversations with key stakeholders are critical to understanding what your immediate needs for implementing total joint replacements are. -
Why Compass ASCs are thriving after shutdowns — Testing, trust, inventory & more
Seven of Compass Surgical Partners' nine active ASCs met or exceeded volume expectations as of June 23, a feat following weekslong closures due to COVID-19, according to Stacy Danahy, RN, regional director of operations for the Raleigh, N.C.-based management company. -
5 more hand sanitizers may be toxic, FDA says
The FDA is warning against using five more hand sanitizers after they tested positive for menthol, according to a CNN report. -
3 Reasons ASCs Should Use a Single-Source Supplier
In today's cost-conscious, value-based healthcare system, demand for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) continues to rise. -
CDC data on COVID-19 antibody testing: 4 things to know
Results from six antibody testing sites in the U.S. suggest that current COVID-19 case numbers reflect a severe undercount, according to CDC data released June 26. -
Labs warn of test result delays amid coronavirus surges
Commercial and clinical labs are warning that there may be extended turnaround times for COVID-19 test results amid an uptick in demand for testing as cases rise across the U.S. -
Company with no medical supply experience gets $2.4M contract to make surgical gowns
A company with no medical supply experience that was created by a former Pentagon official won a $2.4 million contract to supply the Bureau of Prisons with surgical gowns, ProPublica reported. -
9 brands of hand sanitizer may be toxic, FDA says
The FDA warned against using nine types of hand sanitizer, saying they may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. -
WHO announces $18B plan to deliver 2B COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk populations
The World Health Organization announced a plan June 26 to purchase and deliver 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines for high risk populations, STAT reported. -
Novartis pays DOJ, SEC $347M in kickback scheme settlement
Swiss pharma giant Novartis has agreed to pay $347 million to settle allegations of paying physicians overseas to use more of its products.
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