McKinsey & Company Economic pressures continue to create challenges across American healthcare, requiring professionals throughout the industry to develop agile solutions in the face of rising costs, labor shortages, limited revenue, and beyond. From supply chain teams to care providers, each sector of the healthcare industry is addressing these ongoing challenges in novel ways. As reported in a recent article …
How Healthcare Supply Chains Manage Tariff Challenges
ECRI In the wake of market uncertainty surrounding tariffs and other global trade dynamics, unforeseen supply chain challenges have professionals in the healthcare industry seeking creative solutions and mitigation strategies. A recent article from ECRI examines some of these mitigation strategies, from identifying functional equivalents to diversifying suppliers, with a particular focus on employing a multifaceted approach that incorporates numerous …
Filling Gaps in Medical Equipment Supply Chain
biz2credit Unforeseen events can cause disruptions in medical equipment supply chains, as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricane Helene, and beyond. In these times of crisis, essential medical equipment is in high demand, yet the supply chains providing such equipment face crisis-related challenges that further complicate the medical care landscape. A recent article from biz2credit offers tactics for filling possible …
Using Technology to Manage Medical Shipments
AltexSoft A recent article from AltexSoft illuminates many of the challenges facing medical supply chains, particularly those around shipping medicine, and shows how advances in technology improve processes across the industry. Accurate, timely delivery is one essential piece of achieving patient outcomes, but proper storage, tracking, packaging, and handling are also important components of the larger logistics picture. Through modern …
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 …
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 …