Supply Chain

Four supply chain experts discuss massive changes on the horizon for ASCs — and how Amazon and other big players could radically disrupt the medical supply chain.

ASC supply chain decision-makers are most likely to be influenced by a desire to achieve clinical results, according to Health Industry Distributors Association's 2018 Technology Drives ASC Expansion survey.

Only opening or using supplies as you need them can help ASCs save money on supply chain according to Sam Goldberger, MD, who shared supply chain insights with Eye Care Leaders.

James Martinez, a consulting pharmacist who works with surgery centers in Florida, told The Opthalmic ASC five ways ASCs can keep drug costs down.

Supply ordering can be made more efficient through using technology, according to Inventory Optimization Solutions.

Rising drug prices can strain ASCs, including staff and patients, according to the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society.

The FDA approved Yutiq, a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the eye's posterior segment.

Streamlining processes such as removing time consuming supply chain tasks can help clinicians focus more on caring for patients, according to Inventory Optimization Solutions.

Jeff Lawrence, the vice president of business development for Inventory Optimization Solutions, shared the top supply chain challenges for ASCs in a post on the company's blog.

Inventory Optimization Solutions recommended ASCs establish a line of communication with vendors in order to improve supply chain operations.