Supply Chain

The U.S. Senate reached out to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, seeking advice on how to address nationwide drug shortages, The Hill reports.

In regards to ambulatory surgery centers, the materials management program begets responsibility for procuring products with the expectations of cost control, distribution mediums and inventory management.

Oxford, England-based University of Oxford researchers completed the first successful trial of robot-assisted retinal surgery at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, Medical Xpress reports.

Document storage systems are becoming imperative in healthcare, particularly as the industry changes in terms of legislation, privatization and direct care measures. Healthcare facility owners or workers can utilize document storage systems to better serve patients and provide better care…

The medical device industry's global annual sales are projected to grow more than 5 percent annually and reach almost $800 billion by 2030, NASDAQ reports.

Allergan appointed Thomas Freyman to its board of directors to replace departing board member Patrick O'Sullivan.

Some executives believe up to 1,000 patients endured harm from medical device breaches, researchers at UCSan Diego found.

Drug shortages are a major public health issue, according to an American Medical Association Council on Science and Public Health report.

Amazon launched its Amazon Business platform three years ago, providing an avenue for healthcare providers to order online, Home Health Care News reports.

Boston Scientific won't comment on whether rival device maker Stryker made a takeover bid, CNBC reports.