Supply Chain
In November, Raynaldo Ortiz, MD, a Dallas-based anesthesiologist, was sentenced to 190 years in prison after being convicted of injecting nerve-blocking agents and other drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas. Now, the family of…
Here are five cases of companies tied up in device and drug patent litigation since the beginning of 2025: 1. NuVasive infringed five patents from a spine surgeon, a jury determined in April. The jury ruled that screw assemblies from…
Medline has been named the primary vendor for ASC Viewmont Surgery Center in Hickory, N.C. The ASC specializes in otolaryngology, orthopedics, total joints, spine and pain management, according to an April 17 press release. Medline has been supplying the facility…
Investment banking company Goldman Sachs has released a new prediction that the U.S. has a 35% chance of entering a recession in the next year, according to a March 31 Forbes report. Previously, the recession prediction for the next year…
New tariffs levied against major U.S. trade partners including Mexico, Canada, China and the EU are affecting nearly all industries and consumers nationwide, and the medical device industry is no exception. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan was expected to affect…
As President Donald Trump continues to levy tariffs against Mexico, Canada and the European Union, countries are retaliating, placing in-kind tariff restrictions back on the U.S. A few key states are expected to be hit the hardest by tariffs levied…
Nursing is a rewarding yet demanding profession requiring resilience in physical, emotional, and mental capacities. Despite their critical role in healthcare, breakrooms—designed to support nurses’ well-being during shifts—often fall short, affecting their ability to maximize break time.
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While President Donald Trump postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.
Operational efficiency is paramount to the success and sustainability of ambulatory surgery centers. However, uncertainty and rising costs in the supply chain continue to threaten profitability. Through technology, process optimization, and strategic partnerships, ASCs can simplify the procurement process, streamline…
In collaboration with Staples
While potential tariffs brought on by the Trump administration are ever-changing, many healthcare systems have expressed that they are concerned about the raised costs imminent tariffs will cause.