Insights & News in Healthcare Safety

Why Capital Equipment Planning Is the Next Frontier in Healthcare Finance

Capital equipment replacement in healthcare is no small feat. From imaging systems and surgical devices to hospital beds and HVAC systems, healthcare organizations rely heavily on expensive, durabl...

The Fragile State of Syringe Supply

You don’t expect to run out of syringes. Until you do. In recent years, syringe supply has become one of the most fragile links in the healthcare supply chain. From widespread recalls to resin shor...

10 Capital Planning Mistakes That Drain Budgets and Impact Patient Care

Healthcare capital planning is more than an annual budgeting exercise—it’s a strategic process that directly impacts patient care, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. Yet for many...

Five Signs You're Overspending on Orthopedics (and How to Fix Them)

Orthopedic procedures represent one of the largest and fastest-growing cost centers in healthcare. From joint replacements to spinal surgeries, the implants and associated supplies carry hefty pric...

Turning Orthopedic Spend Conversations into Strategic Wins

Cost containment in orthopedics is a growing priority—but for many healthcare leaders, it’s also a growing source of tension. Engaging surgeons and vendors in cost conversations can feel uncomforta...

How Staffing Changes May Affect FDA Recall Efficiency—and What Healthcare Organizations Can Do Now

Recent reductions in government staffing, particularly within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), have raised concerns within healthcare organizations about their potential impact on...

10 Ways Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders Can Mitigate Tariff Challenges

As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, healthcare organizations are feeling the impact of rising tariffs on medical devices, equipment, and supplies. It’s clear that these increased tariffs a...

Combating Substandard and Counterfeit Medical Devices

Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to the dangers of substandard and counterfeit medical devices and supplies. Ranked as the fourth-highest hazard in ECRI's Top 10 Healthcare Tech...

How Healthcare Leaders Can Navigate Uncertainty and Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

The healthcare supply chain can be unpredictable, subject to numerous challenges, including product shortages, recalls, disruptions due to natural disasters, fluctuating demand, and complex regulat...