Supply Chain

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. 

Throughout the presidential race, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial, and controversial, tariffs against China and Mexico on Day 1 of his presidency. 

With many procedures and patient care needs continuing to shift out of the hospital, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) remain an essential component in managing costs and maintaining a steady supply chain. However, there are several things ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)…

During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial tariffs against China and Mexico on day 1 of his presidency. 

C.R. Bard and its affiliates — Liberator Medical Supply, Liberator Holdings and Rochester Medical Corporation — agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations they provided kickbacks to physician practice groups. 

President-elect Donald Trump, who will officially be inaugurated Jan. 20, has consistently expressed plans to sign an executive order placing 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. 

While over 50% of Americans are "comfortable and prepared to support" the majority of President-elect Donald Trump's policies, few are supportive of his anticipated tariff policies. 

Several health systems are bracing for anticipated tariffs proposed by the second Trump administration. 

Health systems are bracing for increased supply challenges and higher costs heading into 2025 amid a new presidential administration. 

Several health systems are bracing for potential supply challenges heading into a new presidential term.