Supply Chain

Here are three recent updates to know about the orthopedic, spine and robotic supply chain, as reported by Becker’s since July 14:

Here are five major supply chain deals Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 1: 1. Charlotte, N.C.-based Premier, Inc. entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.6…

From higher material costs to new tariffs, ASCs could face a new wave of supply chain pressures in 2026.  Here are seven key things to know:  1. Medical supply chain costs are projected to rise 2.41% in 2026, up from…

Medical and Surgical Practice Playbook: 6 Steps to Reduce Infections and Staff Burnout Physician practices nationwide face mounting operational pressures. Staffing shortages, higher patient volumes and administrative complexity continue to challenge efficiency, leading to burnout, financial strain and lower patient…

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are experiencing unprecedented growth, and so is the medical technology that powers these practices. The question that I often get from customers isn’t whether to invest in cutting-edge medical equipment. It is how do we do…

Non-acute providers operate in one of the most cost-sensitive environments in healthcare. Leaders face the challenge of maintaining high-quality care while navigating complex supply chains and rising patient demand. To address these pressures, outpatient facilities require more than just conventional…

In a time of staffing shortages, reimbursement pressure, and rising supply costs, operating rooms sit at the very heart of a hospital or ASC. Yet, despite their central role in hospital economics, ORs often run on either outdated systems or…

Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week.

Phoenix-based Banner Health has appointed Ryan Koos as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer.  In the role, Mr. Koos will oversee all aspects of the health system’s supply chain, including ordering, distribution, inventory, strategy of sourcing and contracting,…

An argument used by the Supreme Court to thwart former President Joe Biden’s climate change and student loan forgiveness policies now threatens President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, Bloomberg reported May 31.  Here are eight things to know about the legal…