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Medically Necessary

The health care supply chain — how we get drugs, devices and medical supplies to health care providers and patients.

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Connecting sustainability, supplier diversity and resilience

Connecting sustainability, supplier diversity and resilience

Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increa... Read more

30 Sep 2021

23mins

Ranked #2

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The case for repatriating the U.S. drug supply

The case for repatriating the U.S. drug supply

Shortages of many generic drugs have plagued the U.S. health system for decades. The leading cause of drug shortages is ... Read more

23 Sep 2021

23mins

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Navigating supply chains in the pandemic end game

Navigating supply chains in the pandemic end game

The COVID-19 pandemic caused demand for PPE to spike and demand for products used in elective procedures and primary car... Read more

16 Sep 2021

26mins

Ranked #4

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The influence of e-commerce on the health care supply chain

The influence of e-commerce on the health care supply chain

E-commerce has made retail shopping as easy as clicking a button. Telehealth has already brought some of those convenien... Read more

9 Sep 2021

24mins

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China’s impact on the U.S. health care supply chain

China’s impact on the U.S. health care supply chain

China is a manufacturing superpower and in many industries U.S. companies have a hard time competing. Now, many policy m... Read more

2 Sep 2021

26mins

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Reducing the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain

Reducing the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain

Matt speaks with Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, a health system that has a... Read more

26 Aug 2021

26mins

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Using 3D printing to shorten drug supply chains

Using 3D printing to shorten drug supply chains

Most of the drugs sold in the U.S. come from overseas, exposing those supply chains to disruptions like natural disaster... Read more

19 Aug 2021

23mins

Ranked #8

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Using 3D printing to make PPE

Using 3D printing to make PPE

A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal prot... Read more

12 Aug 2021

20mins

Ranked #9

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COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia slow down medical glove production

COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia slow down medical glove production

The demand for gloves soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and those issues still persist. Now, a nationwide lockdown in ... Read more

5 Aug 2021

22mins

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Supporting small U.S. mask manufacturers

Supporting small U.S. mask manufacturers

In 2020, dozens of businesses started manufacturing personal protective equipment to make up for severe shortages. As de... Read more

29 Jul 2021

21mins

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