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Supply chain now healthcare leaders' No. 2 concern — 4 survey insights
The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed focus on supply chain optimization in healthcare, according to a Sage Growth Partners survey of 138 hospital leaders. -
Some ASCs, surgeons limit sales rep access while others depend on them now more than ever
ASCs are resuming elective surgery in many places where centers temporarily closed, or ramped down volume to cover just urgent cases. -
Online marketplace launched to 'revolutionize' ASC supply purchasing — 5 details
American Surgical Products launched an online marketplace to "revolutionize" how surgery centers and hospitals procure supplies, according to a June 2 announcement. -
How ASCs can thrive in a post-pandemic world: 3 Qs with Cardinal Health's Darren Marani
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of consumerism and pressure to lower costs was fueling the shift of care to non-acute care settings. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to accelerate the push, explained Darren Marani, senior vice president of U.S. non-acute and inside sales at Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health. -
How ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) can benefit from pharmaceutical outsourcing facilities: 8 questions answered
Outsourcing facilities, which were developed following passage of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013, present an important opportunity for ASCs to boost the quality and efficiency of their care. -
Labs facing shortage of machines to process COVID-19 tests
A shortage of the machines that process COVID-19 tests and give results is slowing efforts to ramp up diagnostic testing, NPR reported. -
Arizona eye practice opens online store for patients
Sun City-based Arizona Eye Institute launched an online store for patients to purchase an array of common eye treatments, the Sun City Independent reports. -
Five ways to address patient concerns as your facility resumes surgeries
As outpatient surgery facilities resume surgeries after postponements due to COVID-19,1 contamination concerns may cause anxiety for otherwise healthy patients. -
Roadmap to resume surgeries after COVID-19
According to a joint statement from the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and the American Hospital Association, patient demand for nonessential surgeries may be immense once the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. -
WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The World Health Organization is temporarily discontinuing its global study testing the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, the organization announced May 25 in a news conference, according to The Hill. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Develop a non-acute strategy as the industry evolves
As demonstrated by the national responses to COVID-19, alternate sites of care have been essential in assisting with the increased pressure placed on the US healthcare system.1 -
Optum acquires naviHealth: 5 details
Optum acquired post-acute care management platform naviHealth, according to a statement Optum provided to Becker's. -
Amazon delivers 100M+ items through 'COVID-19 Supplies,' won't take profit: 5 insights
Amazon Business has distributed more than 100 million items to healthcare and government organizations through COVID-19 Supplies, a pandemic response effort launched March 31 in the U.S. -
5 tips to help ensure your facility has surgery-critical resources
As hospitals and outpatient facilities resume surgeries according to federal and state guidelines, ensuring the availability of surgery-critical resources will be top of mind. -
Cardinal Health depleted supply reserves to meet soaring demand; quarterly sales up 11%
High demand for gowns, gloves and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic drove Cardinal Health's sales up 11 percent to $39.2 billion in the quarter ended March 31, Columbus Business First reports. -
4 COVID-19 supply considerations for ASCs
There are several supply considerations for ASCs and outpatient facilities resuming services during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Infection Control Consulting Services. -
Minnesota nurses worry resuming surgeries could strain supplies — 4 things to know
Resuming elective surgeries at Minnesota hospitals could strain already limited resources of personal protective equipment, nurses told the StarTribune. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Alleviate patient concerns over COVID-19
As ASCs begin resuming elective surgeries following the guidelines announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 191, patients may have concerns about contamination upon entering a healthcare facility. -
New independent care model aims for access to value-based entities — 3 things to know
Former Cardinal Health CEO Parker Eales is leading a new organization for independent physicians and practices in the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area, Triangle Business Journal reports. -
7 states form regional supply chain — 3 things to know
Seven states in the Northeast U.S. are partnering to buy about $5 billion worth of medical equipment and supplies, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced May 3.
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