Supply Chain

Medline became the exclusive supply distributor for Yuma (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center through a $12 million agreement.

With only one modestly effective COVID-19 treatment known, the world is scrambling to develop better therapies. Luckily, there are five strong contenders, as reported by NPR. 

Smith+Nephew launched its Intellio Connected Tower Solution to improve operating room efficiencies in ASCs and hospitals, according to a June 11 announcement.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing vendors such as Brasseler USA Surgical Instrumentation to rethink their handling of surgery center visits.

The COVID-19 pandemic boosted adoption of Casetab's surgery scheduling software, according to a June 9 announcement.

Four Florida residents were charged in connection to an alleged $54 million compound pharmacy kickback scheme, the Department of Justice announced June 5.

As outpatient facilities resume surgeries according to federal and state guidelines, ensuring the availability of surgery-critical resources will be top of mind.

Shortages that plagued hospitals in the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic could spread to physician practices if action isn't taken, according to American Medical Association leaders.

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed focus on supply chain optimization in healthcare, according to a Sage Growth Partners survey of 138 hospital leaders.

ASCs are resuming elective surgery in many places where centers temporarily closed, or ramped down volume to cover just urgent cases.