Supply Chain

Medical device recalls reached their highest point since 2005 in the second quarter of 2018, according to Stericycle Expert Solutions' Q2 2018 Recall Index. 

Sam Goldberger, MD, an ophthalmologist who practices in Beverly Hills. Calif., shared five tips to save money on ASC supply costs with Eye Care Leaders, a solutions source for ophthalmology-specific EHR and practice management systems.

ASC leaders need to focus on flexibility to identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities due to operating under slim operating margins, said Stephanie Martin, RN, Regent Surgical Health's vice president of operations and clinical services.

Building on its initial 2016 investment, Boston Scientific will fully acquire Veniti for $160 million.

Precision Medical Products will move from Natomas, Calif., to Lincoln, Calif., Oct. 1, after purchasing a larger building for more than $5.6 million, the Sacramento Business Journal reports.

As surgery centers across America come together to celebrate National ASC Month, it’s time to fully recognize the one indispensable role that improves the health of every facility: the materials manager.

ASCs should prevent vendors from pushing products on physicians by implementing restrictions, according to Quorum Purchasing Advantage Vice President Tony Bramer.

Surgery centers should develop an ordering strategy rather than placing orders on demand, according to Medline's Antonia Finlayson, vice president of marketing for specialty sales.

Noted investor Carl Icahn has a significant stake in Cigna and wants to block the company's Express Scripts acquisition, according to a CNBC report.

Pfizer delayed a series of planned price increases as President Donald Trump criticized the company in a tweet. Pfizer CEO Ian Read spoke to CNBC on what happened after the tweet.