Supply chain management
The American Hospital Association (AHA) provides resources on supply chain management, the management of health care supplies manufacturing, distribution, delivery, utilization, and replacement.
President Trump April 9 announced that reciprocal tariffs that went into effect after midnight for certain nations will be paused for 90 days, while tariffs for China would be increased to 125%.
The White House April 2 issued an executive order implementing a comprehensive new tariff plan.
The Food and Drug Administration March 14 released a notice on a nationwide shortage of hemodialysis tubes expected to last through early fall.
More organizations are giving radio frequency identification (RFID) systems a second look to aid in medication management accuracy, safety and efficiency.
The AHA late Feb. 4 told the administration that its current and proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China may jeopardize the availability of vital medications and essential health care devices.
The AHA late yesterday told the administration that its current and proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China may jeopardize the availability of vital medications and essential health care devices.
The AHA asks President Trump to consider granting exceptions to the current and proposed tariffs for medical devices and pharmaceuticals made in Mexico, Canada and China that are essential to the provision of safe, effective care in America's hospitals, clinics, and other settings.
Baxter Jan. 28 announced that IV solutions production has been restarted on all manufacturing lines at its North Carolina site impacted by Hurricane Helene in October.
Baxter has resumed production on all of its 3-liter irrigation and peritoneal dialysis solutions manufacturing lines, the company announced Dec. 5.