South Bend-Ind.-based Allied Physicians Surgery Center has received a best practice award for supply chain management, the company said Sept. 2. 

Cardinal Health recalled about 267 million prefilled syringes after finding that the plunger may pull back and reintroduce air into the syringe. 

ASCs struggled to secure necessary supplies in the early stages of the pandemic. Here's what six ASC leaders are worried about during the fourth COVID-19 surge.

Giving yourself padding on ASC supply planning goes a long way in preventing opening delays, protecting profitability, and keeping the entire process as smooth as possible.

The high volume of COVID-19 patients in Florida is straining the supply of medical oxygen, and the state has requested 300 ventilators from the federal government. 

Of all possible improvements to make within your surgery center, celebrating staff successes is the most vital.

Many healthcare providers are concerned about the personal protective equipment supply chain as the COVID-19 delta variant surges nationwide. 

Trends are showing that care is moving out of the hospital and into non-acute settings.

Streamlining operations and improving efficiency are always top priorities in a surgery center, especially when focusing on growing your business.

Two companies partnered to expand domestic production of nitrile exam gloves, and New York City's comptroller is suing the city and mayor. 

As more spine procedures have been performed in outpatient settings, major stakeholders have recognized the benefits.

Orthopedic device companies paid millions to surgeons in 2020 despite the pandemic, according to the CMS Open Payments database.

Many ASC materials managers are missing out on a valuable resource — one that could make the path to opening day smoother and more efficient.

Avid Medical recalled its medical supply kits, and New York hospitals now have stockpiles of personal protective equipment.

Surgical facilities face ongoing pressure to manage expenses, boost labor efficiency, increase caseload and improve patient care. Implementing a comprehensive, customized surgical kitting program that evolves with a facility can have a significant payoff.

COVID-19 showed many ASCs that just-in-time delivery models carry risks. 

The U.S. is preparing for further supply chain strain as a COVID-19 outbreak in southern China disrupts port services. 

Since overworking and stressful work environments are noted above as causes of burnout, enabling flexibility in schedules could be key to alleviating burnout, especially if it allows nurses to take time off or work schedules that better fit their lives.1

The FDA added sodium citrate tubes to its list of shortages, and the White House included four supply chain initiatives to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.

ASCs are still struggling with resource acquisition and supply management because of rising costs and pandemic-related shortages.