Supply Chain
Advancing portfolios to remain competitive will be the catalyst for M&A rather than efforts to offset customer pricing pressure.
HHS said greater understanding of the uses and potential benefits of these treatments is needed among health systems.
Officials are confident that this deal will ensure that there are enough vaccines available for every American who wants one by June 2021.
The Strategic National Stockpile is ready to supply states and hospitals, officials say.
A circular medical device industry is established on resource conservation, efficiency and cycles of reuse and material recovery.
Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services, says the COVID-19 pandemic has taught her invaluable lessons in supply chain management, including the interdependency of every country during times of crisis.
A universal standard for more automation and better monitoring of product quality are needed, says David Berridge, deputy chief medical officer at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
PhRMA questions the cost savings and says the rule leaves safety considerations to state governments, rather than the required federal oversight.
Thirty-four member health systems are taking part including AdventHealth, Atrium Health and Baptist Health.
Two vaccines and two therapeutics may be approved before the end of the year.