FDA allows automatic “generic” swap for brand-name insulin
July 30, 2021 – The FDA on Wednesday ruled that Viatris Inc.’s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a long-acting insulin. This is the…
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Mississippi hospitals to delay overnight elective procedures beginning Aug. 1
July 30, 2021 – State health officials in Mississippi have told the state’s hospitals to delay many elective surgeries beginning August 1, and are forming…
Abbott introduces Jot Dx insertable cardiac monitor
July 30, 2021 – Abbott (Abbott Park, IL) announced the U.S. launch of Jot Dx, the company’s latest insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). The Jot Dx…
HealthTrust honors member organizations for excellence, sustainability and innovation
July 29, 2021 – HealthTrust has singled out six member organizations for supply chain excellence, social stewardship, and innovation benefitting their patients, stakeholders, and communities….
HealthTrust recognizes Ford Motor Company with inaugural Challenge Accepted Award
July 29, 2021 – HealthTrust presented Ford Motor Company with the inaugural Challenge Accepted Award in recognition of Project Apollo, the auto maker’s contribution to…
BD to begin remediation for BD Alaris System Software
July 29, 2021 – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (Franklin Lakes, NJ) announced the company will begin remediation for the February 4, 2020 BD Alaris…
PDI disinfectants for EPA List N are effective against Delta variant
July 29, 2021 – PDI announced that its products that are effective against COVID are also effective against the Delta variant. According to PDI, the…
Vizient releases Pharmacy Market Outlook, forecasts 3.10% increase in drug spend
July 28, 2021 – Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX) released its Pharmacy Market Outlook, forecasting a 3.10% increase in total pharmaceutical spend for hospitals, health systems,…
UPMC names Leslie Davis as new CEO
July 28, 2021 – UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA) announced that it has selected Leslie Davis to succeed Jeffrey Romoff as president and CEO, effective August 1,…
HIRA announces IMDA/HIRA 2021 Annual Conference
July 28, 2021 – HIRA announced that the IMDA/HIRA Annual Conference will be held onsite at the Eaglewood Resort in suburban Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 27-29….