Laborie Medical Technologies, a medical technology company, has acquired GI Supply.

Johnson & Johnson plans to step up its focus on the ASC market as surgery centers become a larger part of the healthcare ecosystem, Ashley McEvoy, executive vice president and worldwide chair of medical devices, said April 19 during the company's first-quarter earnings call.

Here are six supply chain updates from the last week:

Medical device company Lazurite is partnering with Champs Group Purchasing to offer Lazurite's products to the group's 20,000 members.

While global supply chain disruptions resulting from China's lockdowns to curb COVID-19 outbreaks have been minor, experts say that major disruptions are a growing possibility, The Guardian reported recently.

Find savings opportunities for your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in your shipping costs by reviewing your large freight options.

Supply and labor shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic forced ASCs to spend more on both in 2020 and 2021. But with the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations waning, will supply and labor costs drop?

Finding ways to decrease your inbound shipping costs is always top of mind for your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

Exporters braced for supply chain delays after China locked down Shanghai to curb a COVID-19 outbreak. 

When reviewing your Ambulatory Surgery Center’s (ASC’s) costs, make it a priority to look for freight management savings opportunities.

Supply costs make up a median 28 percent of an ASC's revenue, according to Avanza's 2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures report.

Specialty Networks has appointed Kevin Harlen as president of GastroGPO.

Restrictions to curb recent COVID-19 outbreaks in China will spur even more disruptions to global supply chains. 

Supply chain issues have plagued the U.S. economy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world. Now, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on top of a new surge in China, different areas of the supply chain are being tested.

ASCs in the South and Midwest pay the most for drugs and supplies, according to VMG Health's "Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study" for 2022.

Medical software company and Global Healthcare Exchange subsidiary Explorer Surgical is partnering with pediatric orthopedic medical devicemaker Pega Medical.

Four experts spoke with Becker's Hospital Review on how the Russian-Ukrainian conflict will affect the country's supply chain. 

When looking for ways to increase efficiency in your facility, make sure to review your supplier strategies and consider using a single source provider.

Supply costs make up a median 28 percent of an ASC's revenue, according to Avanza's "2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures" report.

The FDA and the medical device industry reached an agreement on key points of the fifth iteration of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments, Politico reported March 11.