Supply Chain

 Here are nine updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week:

As of Dec. 16, the FDA lists 118 drugs as being in short supply.

Here are six updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week:

  Medline received approval to move forward with its plans for a distribution center in Hammond, La., according to a Dec. 8 report from The Daily Star.

Aspen Surgical Products strengthened its portfolio of medical, patient and staff safety products with the acquisition of Protek Medical Products, the company announced Nov. 24.

ASCs have less buying power when competing against hospitals for supplies. Here, six administrators spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how they're approaching a potential second supply shortage.

  FedEx will be one of McKesson's partners in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Dec. 4 report from Supply Chain Dive.

Strong distributor relationships are vital to ASC success, and a one-vendor approach for your distribution needs can enable a holistic view of your facility. Think of your distributor as a business consultant that can help you to grow and expand. 

Medline launched two sustainability programs focusing on reducing waste, according to a Dec. 2 press release.

Orthopedic and medical solutions provider Acumed launched a customizable program designed to help ASCs improve clinical value and pricing transparency, according to a Dec. 1 announcement.