New ADA Rules Aim to Improve Medical Equipment Accessibility

Disability Scoop A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Justice under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) aims to establish technical standards for accessible medical equipment in hospitals and clinics operated by state and local governments. Lack of accessible equipment like examination tables, weight scales, and diagnostic equipment has led to numerous complaints from patients with …

Increasing Drug Shortages Require New Solutions

AMA Ongoing (and increasing drug) shortages across the U.S. healthcare system continue to negatively affect patient care, leading to new policies from the American Medical Association that focus on diversifying manufacturing and stabilizing the generic market. Challenges from declines in domestic manufacturing to supply chain delays with overseas generic manufacturers, as well as an evolving prescribing landscape, the effect of …

Emerging Healthcare Trends Predict Major Changes for Providers

Forbes Looking to the future of healthcare for 2024 and beyond, Forbes recently published an article identifying six major trends that indicate large changes for providers nationwide. Citing ongoing issues with workforce shortages, supply chain problems, changing technologies, gaps in quality of care, and high costs, the article also offers insight into how healthcare providers are already addressing these industry-wide …

Nursing Leaders Acknowledge the Importance of EDI Roles

Nursing Times In the wake of UK Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay’s letter advising healthcare organizations to stop hiring dedicated equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) staff, nursing leaders across the country and beyond are speaking out on the importance of these roles across the healthcare industry. A recent article from Nursing Times reviews Barclay’s letter in full, and …

Patient Care Compromised Medical Supply Shortages

ISMP In a recent report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the organization presents findings from a July 2023 survey, noting that many respondents have daily struggles related to medication, equipment, and supply shortages. The report reviews areas of the medical industry most affected by these shortages, the negative impact it has on patient outcomes, and actions that staff …

Improving Efficiency for Increased Profitability

Henry Schein Medical Healthcare practices have faced ongoing financial pressure in recent years. While profit is increasing across the industry, payment rates have also grown for consumers, costs are rising, and margins remain unstable. With changing patient demographics, growing concerns about spending, and increased competition among healthcare providers, future profitability is uncertain – and will require agility to maintain. In …

Hospital Outsourcing is Gaining Popularity

Managed Healthcare Executive Hospital outsourcing, for both clinical and nonclinical services, has been growing in popularity in recent years, a trend anticipated to follow a 14.4% compound annual growth rate, according to Research and Markets and reported by a recent article from Managed Healthcare Executive. This outsourcing has been met with varying opinions, with some lauding the opportunity to bring …

2023 Trends in Healthcare Procurement

GEP Procurement in the healthcare space is a complex system of suppliers, regulatory concerns, cost management, and strategizing to ensure quality care. As industries and patient needs evolve, healthcare procurement specialists must remain agile to keep up with trends and navigate emerging challenges. In a recent article from GEP, technology and sustainability are identified as key trends for 2023 and …

Supply Day 360’s New Blog: Blog 360!

SupplyDay360 is a US-based software & services company with over 24 years of ERP supply chain, barcoding, integration, and EDI experience. We provide a complete and enhanced 360 supply chain procurement, inventory management, and payables invoice match Software as a Service (SaaS) to simplify and streamline operations, allowing customers to reduce costs and maximize patient care & revenue. Our industry …