Medically Necessary
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UPS unit Marken expands network to support clinical trial logistics demand
Marken will add global locations as clinical trials activity ramps up.
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Monitoring medical supplies in the next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the federal government’s lack of visibility into the health care supply chain. Over the last 18 months, several government agencies have…
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Boosters an operational challenge despite strong supply
The U.S. has enough of COVID-19 vaccines to run a booster campaign, but staffing clinics, predicting demand and managing the proper inventory could still be…
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Federal government inks contracts for $1.8B in rapid tests
In addition to vaccines, the federal government hopes to use frequent testing as a tool to allow people to return to work, school and other…
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Boosters and mandate could increase vaccine demand
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. has fallen substantially since a peak in early May. Now, boosters for older patients and a forthcoming requirement…
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Health systems pushing medical suppliers on sustainability
Hospitals are pushing medical manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to adopt more aggressive environmental goals. But it can be difficult to track down information about…
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Questions remain over feasibility of White House testing goals
The White House’s recent COVID-19 plan calls on employers and schools to implement frequent testing, which could increase demand. Test manufacturers are speeding up production,…
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Google allows N95 masks on shopping platform
Google previously prevented marketing of N95 respirators on its shopping platform due to shortages. Mask makers complained that policy didn’t line up with health guidance…
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White House wants billions for vaccine, PPE supply chains
A White House plan to counter future pandemics includes billions of dollars for efforts to speed up production and distribution of new vaccines, diagnostic tests…
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Delta adds uncertainty to health care supply chain
Health care utilization had mostly recovered to normal levels by June. As COVID-19 cases rise, it’s hard for health care companies to predict demand for…
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