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UDI: Value Beyond Compliance

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In this AHRMM webcast, Karen Conway, executive director of industry relations and value at GHX discusses her research with the FDA on the value of UDI adoption in health care organizations.

UDI Guidance Document for Medical Devices Containing HCT/P

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Implementing LUM Could be the Change Agent your Supply Chain Needs

Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions Article
Implementing a Low Unit of Measure (LUM) program at your organization has many benefits beyond reducing inventory.  LUM can act as a catalyst in implementing other associated LEAN princi

Blockchain: A Breakthrough in Health Care Chain of Custody Issues?

Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions Article
Blockchain technology provides a promising future for health care by improving the transparency in products and processes while providing advanced security measures to protect patients and co

Discovering Health System Savings Opportunities in Data and Analytics

Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions Article
Having a platform that allows for accurate data capture and analytics enables savings opportunities for health systems.
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AHA Comments on FDA Guidance on Clinical Decision Support Software

The AHA commented on the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance for industry and FDA staff on clinical decision support software as part of the agency’s efforts to implement Section 3060(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act.

FDA takes steps to expedite innovation in ethylene oxide sterilization

The Food and Drug Administration today announced a voluntary pilot program to expedite approvals of certain changes to ethylene oxide sterilization processes and facilities.

FDA approves duodenoscope with disposable part

The Food and Drug Administration Friday approved the first duodenoscope with a disposable elevator component, a part difficult to clean and reprocess.

CDC anticipates shortage of TB screening test

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week announced an anticipated shortage of Aplisol, one of two TB skin tests licensed by the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA: Closure of medical device sterilization facility could prompt shortages

The Food and Drug Administration is working to prevent potential medical device shortages due to the closing of a Willowbrook, Ill., facility that sterilizes medical devices.