Supply Chain

Federal Trade Commission says Cardinal violated the FTC Act in monopolizing the sale and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in 25 markets.

As much as one third of a healthcare organization's total logistics expenses can be tied up in inbound transportation. Unfortunately, dealing with these "hidden costs" is problematic, as they typically are controlled by the vendor.

The move boosts Illinois Health and Science’s development of a new, high-capacity radiopharmaceutical production facility in Indianapolis.

The C-arm market is strong and continues to grow at a steady pace due to the increase in number and diversity of minimally invasive procedures and the escalating number of outpatient ambulatory surgery centers across the country.

At least 1,000 supply-delivery robots are estimated to be in use in hospitals nationwide, and their numbers are expected to grow as hospitals face cost and staffing pressures.

After Valley Hospital of Ridgewood, N.J., switched to pajamas and gowns that provide extra coverage, costs went up $70,000 per year.

The gift will cover the cost for a da Vinci robot, the hospital announced, which helps surgeons to make smaller incisions, improves accuracy and provides 3-D imagery.

Finance staff needs to understand options to save major costs with unbranded medications.

To document and report on value, hospitals are investing in new technologies which relieve additional pressure on margins and reduce the cost of care.

The privately held company is in the $9 billion global market for products designed for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures, degenerative disc disease.