Medically Necessary https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com en 2021 FreightWaves The health care supply chain — how we get drugs, devices and medical supplies to health care providers and patients. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5290ca8-ef50-11ed-b0be-ff53641a4156/image/medicaln.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Medically Necessary https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com no episodic FreightWaves The health care supply chain — how we get drugs, devices and medical supplies to health care providers and patients. The health care supply chain — how we get drugs, devices and medical supplies to health care providers and patients.

]]> FreightWaves tdooner@freightwaves.com Connecting sustainability, supplier diversity and resilience https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/connecting-sustainability-supplier-diversity-and-resilience-jPCNYc1h Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0000 Connecting sustainability, supplier diversity and resilience full 27 FreightWaves Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospital systems aim to make their communities healthier. Traditionally, that means simply providing health care. Increasingly, hospitals are going a step further, trying to create healthier communities by working with local suppliers and reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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]]> 1450 no The case for repatriating the U.S. drug supply https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-case-for-repatriating-the-us-drug-supply-qe54X60d Shortages of many generic drugs have plagued the U.S. health system for decades. The leading cause of drug shortages is quality issues at manufacturing plants, which are mostly located overseas. Some experts argue that bringing pharmaceutical production back to the U.S. will help companies and regulators better monitor manufacturing and avoid issues. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:10:17 -0000 The case for repatriating the U.S. drug supply full 26 FreightWaves Shortages of many generic drugs have plagued the U.S. health system for decades. The leading cause of drug shortages is quality issues at manufacturing plants, which are mostly located overseas. Some experts argue that bringing pharmaceutical production back to the U.S. will help companies and regulators better monitor manufacturing and avoid issues. Shortages of many generic drugs have plagued the U.S. health system for decades. The leading cause of drug shortages is quality issues at manufacturing plants, which are mostly located overseas. Some experts argue that bringing pharmaceutical production back to the U.S. will help companies and regulators better monitor manufacturing and avoid issues. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shortages of many generic drugs have plagued the U.S. health system for decades. The leading cause of drug shortages is quality issues at manufacturing plants, which are mostly located overseas. Some experts argue that bringing pharmaceutical production back to the U.S. will help companies and regulators better monitor manufacturing and avoid issues.

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]]> 1416 no Navigating supply chains in the pandemic end game https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-supply-chains-in-the-pandemic-end-game-tHbwYKbH The COVID-19 pandemic caused demand for PPE to spike and demand for products used in elective procedures and primary care visits to plummet. Effective vaccines raised hopes for a return to normal, but the delta variant has complicated that calculus. The next step is predicting how demand will change in this new stage of the pandemic. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:14:04 -0000 Navigating supply chains in the pandemic end game full 25 FreightWaves The COVID-19 pandemic caused demand for PPE to spike and demand for products used in elective procedures and primary care visits to plummet. Effective vaccines raised hopes for a return to normal, but the delta variant has complicated that calculus. The next step is predicting how demand will change in this new stage of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic caused demand for PPE to spike and demand for products used in elective procedures and primary care visits to plummet. Effective vaccines raised hopes for a return to normal, but the delta variant has complicated that calculus. The next step is predicting how demand will change in this new stage of the pandemic. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The COVID-19 pandemic caused demand for PPE to spike and demand for products used in elective procedures and primary care visits to plummet. Effective vaccines raised hopes for a return to normal, but the delta variant has complicated that calculus. The next step is predicting how demand will change in this new stage of the pandemic.

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]]> 1620 no The influence of e-commerce on the health care supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-influence-of-e-commerce-on-the-health-care-supply-chain-3m3vpixZ E-commerce has made retail shopping as easy as clicking a button. Telehealth has already brought some of those conveniences to health care. Now, companies are trying to figure out how to use the tools of e-commerce to improve the health care supply chain. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0000 The influence of e-commerce on the health care supply chain full 24 FreightWaves E-commerce has made retail shopping as easy as clicking a button. Telehealth has already brought some of those conveniences to health care. Now, companies are trying to figure out how to use the tools of e-commerce to improve the health care supply chain. E-commerce has made retail shopping as easy as clicking a button. Telehealth has already brought some of those conveniences to health care. Now, companies are trying to figure out how to use the tools of e-commerce to improve the health care supply chain. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices E-commerce has made retail shopping as easy as clicking a button. Telehealth has already brought some of those conveniences to health care. Now, companies are trying to figure out how to use the tools of e-commerce to improve the health care supply chain.

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]]> 1519 no China’s impact on the U.S. health care supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/chinas-impact-on-the-us-health-care-supply-chain-o_nngS7_ China is a manufacturing superpower and in many industries U.S. companies have a hard time competing. Now, many policy makers are interested in boosting manufacturing of medical products and drugs in the U.S. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:30:00 -0000 China’s impact on the U.S. health care supply chain full 23 FreightWaves China is a manufacturing superpower and in many industries U.S. companies have a hard time competing. Now, many policy makers are interested in boosting manufacturing of medical products and drugs in the U.S. China is a manufacturing superpower and in many industries U.S. companies have a hard time competing. Now, many policy makers are interested in boosting manufacturing of medical products and drugs in the U.S. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices China is a manufacturing superpower and in many industries U.S. companies have a hard time competing. Now, many policy makers are interested in boosting manufacturing of medical products and drugs in the U.S.

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]]> 1638 no Reducing the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-the-health-care-supply-chain-IUxslPEB Matt speaks with Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, a health system that has a network of more than 50 hospitals in the Western U.S. Matt and Beth discuss the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain and how health care providers, distributors and manufacturers are trying to reduce their carbon emissions. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:30:00 -0000 Reducing the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain full 22 FreightWaves Matt speaks with Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, a health system that has a network of more than 50 hospitals in the Western U.S. Matt and Beth discuss the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain and how health care providers, distributors and manufacturers are trying to reduce their carbon emissions. Matt speaks with Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, a health system that has a network of more than 50 hospitals in the Western U.S. Matt and Beth discuss the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain and how health care providers, distributors and manufacturers are trying to reduce their carbon emissions. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt speaks with Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship for Providence, a health system that has a network of more than 50 hospitals in the Western U.S. Matt and Beth discuss the carbon footprint of the health care supply chain and how health care providers, distributors and manufacturers are trying to reduce their carbon emissions.

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]]> 1619 no Using 3D printing to shorten drug supply chains https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/using-3d-printing-to-shorten-drug-supply-chains-D3ZJYt9a Most of the drugs sold in the U.S. come from overseas, exposing those supply chains to disruptions like natural disasters or political conflicts. Some researchers argue that using 3D printing to make drugs at the site of care could increase resiliency. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:58:42 -0000 Using 3D printing to shorten drug supply chains full 21 FreightWaves Most of the drugs sold in the U.S. come from overseas, exposing those supply chains to disruptions like natural disasters or political conflicts. Some researchers argue that using 3D printing to make drugs at the site of care could increase resiliency. Most of the drugs sold in the U.S. come from overseas, exposing those supply chains to disruptions like natural disasters or political conflicts. Some researchers argue that using 3D printing to make drugs at the site of care could increase resiliency. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Most of the drugs sold in the U.S. come from overseas, exposing those supply chains to disruptions like natural disasters or political conflicts. Some researchers argue that using 3D printing to make drugs at the site of care could increase resiliency.

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]]> 1439 no Using 3D printing to make PPE https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/using-3d-printing-to-make-ppe-HhmVM_wt A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal protective equipment last year. That helped mitigate supply shortages in some cases, but it’s not clear how useful the technology will be for the next pandemic. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:30:32 -0000 Using 3D printing to make PPE full 20 FreightWaves A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal protective equipment last year. That helped mitigate supply shortages in some cases, but it’s not clear how useful the technology will be for the next pandemic. A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal protective equipment last year. That helped mitigate supply shortages in some cases, but it’s not clear how useful the technology will be for the next pandemic. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal protective equipment last year. That helped mitigate supply shortages in some cases, but it’s not clear how useful the technology will be for the next pandemic.

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]]> 1252 no COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia slow down medical glove production https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-19-lockdowns-in-malaysia-slow-down-medical-glove-production-cFEnm6ST The demand for gloves soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and those issues still persist. Now, a nationwide lockdown in Malaysia, which produces most of the world’s gloves, is slowing down production. The lockdown could last for weeks. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:01:39 -0000 COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia slow down medical glove production full 19 FreightWaves The demand for gloves soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and those issues still persist. Now, a nationwide lockdown in Malaysia, which produces most of the world’s gloves, is slowing down production. The lockdown could last for weeks. The demand for gloves soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and those issues still persist. Now, a nationwide lockdown in Malaysia, which produces most of the world’s gloves, is slowing down production. The lockdown could last for weeks. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The demand for gloves soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and those issues still persist. Now, a nationwide lockdown in Malaysia, which produces most of the world’s gloves, is slowing down production. The lockdown could last for weeks.

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]]> 1393 no Supporting small U.S. mask manufacturers https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-small-us-mask-manufacturers-SzN5183b In 2020, dozens of businesses started manufacturing personal protective equipment to make up for severe shortages. As demand for PPE has declined, many of those small businesses are now close to shutting down. A trade group representing these companies wants the federal government to stop that from happening. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000 Supporting small U.S. mask manufacturers full 18 FreightWaves In 2020, dozens of businesses started manufacturing personal protective equipment to make up for severe shortages. As demand for PPE has declined, many of those small businesses are now close to shutting down. A trade group representing these companies wants the federal government to stop that from happening. In 2020, dozens of businesses started manufacturing personal protective equipment to make up for severe shortages. As demand for PPE has declined, many of those small businesses are now close to shutting down. A trade group representing these companies wants the federal government to stop that from happening. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 2020, dozens of businesses started manufacturing personal protective equipment to make up for severe shortages. As demand for PPE has declined, many of those small businesses are now close to shutting down. A trade group representing these companies wants the federal government to stop that from happening.

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]]> 1311 no The logistics of conducting clinical trials in patients’ homes https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-logistics-of-conducting-clinical-trials-in-patients-homes-YiYUNwZS Last year, many drug researchers had to modify their clinical trials to include remote elements, like shipping drugs directly to patients and video check-ins. Now, pharmaceutical companies want to adopt some of those measure to make clinical trials more efficient. The challenge will be getting the supply chain to support these remote trials. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:45:58 -0000 The logistics of conducting clinical trials in patients’ homes full 17 FreightWaves Last year, many drug researchers had to modify their clinical trials to include remote elements, like shipping drugs directly to patients and video check-ins. Now, pharmaceutical companies want to adopt some of those measure to make clinical trials more efficient. The challenge will be getting the supply chain to support these remote trials. Last year, many drug researchers had to modify their clinical trials to include remote elements, like shipping drugs directly to patients and video check-ins. Now, pharmaceutical companies want to adopt some of those measure to make clinical trials more efficient. The challenge will be getting the supply chain to support these remote trials. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Last year, many drug researchers had to modify their clinical trials to include remote elements, like shipping drugs directly to patients and video check-ins. Now, pharmaceutical companies want to adopt some of those measure to make clinical trials more efficient. The challenge will be getting the supply chain to support these remote trials.

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]]> 1497 no What supply chain resiliency actually looks like - Part Two https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/what-supply-chain-resiliency-actually-looks-like-part-two-eRxalIgj On the previous episode of Medically Necessary, Matt discussed how to increase the resilience of the health care supply chain with leaders from Vizient. On this episode, they discuss recent calls from industry leaders and politicians to produce more medical supplies in the United States. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000 What supply chain resiliency actually looks like - Part Two full 16 FreightWaves On the previous episode of Medically Necessary, Matt discussed how to increase the resilience of the health care supply chain with leaders from Vizient. On this episode, they discuss recent calls from industry leaders and politicians to produce more medical supplies in the United States. On the previous episode of Medically Necessary, Matt discussed how to increase the resilience of the health care supply chain with leaders from Vizient. On this episode, they discuss recent calls from industry leaders and politicians to produce more medical supplies in the United States. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the previous episode of Medically Necessary, Matt discussed how to increase the resilience of the health care supply chain with leaders from Vizient. On this episode, they discuss recent calls from industry leaders and politicians to produce more medical supplies in the United States.

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]]> 1267 no What supply chain resiliency actually looks like https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/what-supply-chain-resiliency-actually-looks-like-eCmBJLZj Following the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and corporate executives vowed to increase supply chain resiliency. Often, the plans to do that are vague. In early 2020, Vizient implemented a program that aims to do something about it. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:57:20 -0000 What supply chain resiliency actually looks like full 15 FreightWaves Following the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and corporate executives vowed to increase supply chain resiliency. Often, the plans to do that are vague. In early 2020, Vizient implemented a program that aims to do something about it. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and corporate executives vowed to increase supply chain resiliency. Often, the plans to do that are vague. In early 2020, Vizient implemented a program that aims to do something about it. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Following the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and corporate executives vowed to increase supply chain resiliency. Often, the plans to do that are vague. In early 2020, Vizient implemented a program that aims to do something about it.

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]]> 1491 no The health care supply chain for humanitarian aid https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-health-care-supply-chain-for-humanitarian-aid-2m_iry_2 Under normal circumstances, health care providers simply order the supplies they need. In a disaster, the typical supply channels may not be an option, or health care providers may not be able to afford to buy products. That’s where humanitarian aid distributors step in. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:12:15 -0000 The health care supply chain for humanitarian aid full 14 FreightWaves Under normal circumstances, health care providers simply order the supplies they need. In a disaster, the typical supply channels may not be an option, or health care providers may not be able to afford to buy products. That’s where humanitarian aid distributors step in. Under normal circumstances, health care providers simply order the supplies they need. In a disaster, the typical supply channels may not be an option, or health care providers may not be able to afford to buy products. That’s where humanitarian aid distributors step in. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Under normal circumstances, health care providers simply order the supplies they need. In a disaster, the typical supply channels may not be an option, or health care providers may not be able to afford to buy products. That’s where humanitarian aid distributors step in.

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]]> 1410 no Transform your healthcare supply chain with real-time visibility & innovative technology https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/transform-your-healthcare-supply-chain-with-real-time-visibility-innovative-technology-G7m3AFZb The COVID-19 pandemic put a giant spotlight on the importance of supply chain visibility in the health care industry. Going forward, many companies are hoping to ramp up their visibility capabilities. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:21:05 -0000 Transform your healthcare supply chain with real-time visibility & innovative technology full 13 FreightWaves The COVID-19 pandemic put a giant spotlight on the importance of supply chain visibility in the health care industry. Going forward, many companies are hoping to ramp up their visibility capabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic put a giant spotlight on the importance of supply chain visibility in the health care industry. Going forward, many companies are hoping to ramp up their visibility capabilities. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The COVID-19 pandemic put a giant spotlight on the importance of supply chain visibility in the health care industry. Going forward, many companies are hoping to ramp up their visibility capabilities.

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]]> 1182 no Emerging Logistics and Technology Solutions to Improve Patient Experience https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/emerging-logistics-and-technology-solutions-to-improve-patient-experience-rc_WCIh1 In the past, administrators of health systems viewed the supply chain primarily as a cost. More recently, they are recognizing the important ways that supply chain decisions can affect patient care.   Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0000 Emerging Logistics and Technology Solutions to Improve Patient Experience full 12 FreightWaves In the past, administrators of health systems viewed the supply chain primarily as a cost. More recently, they are recognizing the important ways that supply chain decisions can affect patient care. In the past, administrators of health systems viewed the supply chain primarily as a cost. More recently, they are recognizing the important ways that supply chain decisions can affect patient care.   Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the past, administrators of health systems viewed the supply chain primarily as a cost. More recently, they are recognizing the important ways that supply chain decisions can affect patient care.  

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]]> 1472 no Supply chain enables hospital level care at home https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/supply-chain-enables-hospital-level-care-at-home-yQWJowGN On today's episode Matt speaks to Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, about what the supply chain looks like for hospital-to-home programs, how the pandemic changed the health care industry’s perception of those programs and what the future of hospital care might look like. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:33:47 -0000 Supply chain enables hospital level care at home full 11 FreightWaves On today's episode Matt speaks to Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, about what the supply chain looks like for hospital-to-home programs, how the pandemic changed the health care industry’s perception of those programs and what the future of hospital care might look like. On today's episode Matt speaks to Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, about what the supply chain looks like for hospital-to-home programs, how the pandemic changed the health care industry’s perception of those programs and what the future of hospital care might look like. Follow Medically Necessary on Apple Podcasts Follow Medically Necessary on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode Matt speaks to Rami Karjian, CEO of Medically Home, about what the supply chain looks like for hospital-to-home programs, how the pandemic changed the health care industry’s perception of those programs and what the future of hospital care might look like.

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]]> 1445 no Tracking drugs through the supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/tracking-drugs-through-the-supply-chain-Zltu7uD8 Many hospitals use RFID tags to track the location of expensive medical equipment or keep tabs on supply levels of personal protective equipment. The RFID tracking company Impinj hopes to provide better visibility into healthcare supply chains. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:44:05 -0000 Tracking drugs through the supply chain full 10 FreightWaves Many hospitals use RFID tags to track the location of expensive medical equipment or keep tabs on supply levels of personal protective equipment. The RFID tracking company Impinj hopes to provide better visibility into healthcare supply chains. Many hospitals use RFID tags to track the location of expensive medical equipment or keep tabs on supply levels of personal protective equipment. The RFID tracking company Impinj hopes to provide better visibility into healthcare supply chains. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many hospitals use RFID tags to track the location of expensive medical equipment or keep tabs on supply levels of personal protective equipment. The RFID tracking company Impinj hopes to provide better visibility into healthcare supply chains.

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]]> 1550 no Using technology to improve lab logistics https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/using-technology-to-improve-lab-logistics-hIsLekUo Biological samples used for laboratory tests degrade quickly, so lab companies have to make sure to pick up shipments promptly. That can be a challenge without detailed data about where samples are. BOXLOCK wants to use technology to improve lab logistics. Andrew Kelley, Chief Commercial Officer of BOXLOCK, joins Matt Blois of FreightWaves. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 19:30:46 -0000 Using technology to improve lab logistics full 9 FreightWaves Biological samples used for laboratory tests degrade quickly, so lab companies have to make sure to pick up shipments promptly. That can be a challenge without detailed data about where samples are. BOXLOCK wants to use technology to improve lab logistics. Andrew Kelley, Chief Commercial Officer of BOXLOCK, joins Matt Blois of FreightWaves. Biological samples used for laboratory tests degrade quickly, so lab companies have to make sure to pick up shipments promptly. That can be a challenge without detailed data about where samples are. BOXLOCK wants to use technology to improve lab logistics. Andrew Kelley, Chief Commercial Officer of BOXLOCK, joins Matt Blois of FreightWaves. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Biological samples used for laboratory tests degrade quickly, so lab companies have to make sure to pick up shipments promptly. That can be a challenge without detailed data about where samples are. BOXLOCK wants to use technology to improve lab logistics. Andrew Kelley, Chief Commercial Officer of BOXLOCK, joins Matt Blois of FreightWaves.

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]]> 1445 no Non-emergency transportation’s role in the health care supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/non-emergency-transportations-role-in-the-health-care-supply-chain-MU0FSbhi On today's episode Matt Blois, Medical Analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Josh Komenda, CEO of Veyo, about non-emergency transportation's role in the health care supply chain. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 May 2021 21:27:58 -0000 Non-emergency transportation’s role in the health care supply chain full 8 FreightWaves On today's episode Matt Blois, Medical Analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Josh Komenda, CEO of Veyo, about non-emergency transportation's role in the health care supply chain. On today's episode Matt Blois, Medical Analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Josh Komenda, CEO of Veyo, about non-emergency transportation's role in the health care supply chain. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode Matt Blois, Medical Analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Josh Komenda, CEO of Veyo, about non-emergency transportation's role in the health care supply chain.

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]]> 1504 no Getting COVID-19 vaccines to hard-to-reach patients https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-covid-19-vaccines-to-hard-to-reach-patients-CI09auBD Many people are getting vaccines from retail pharmacies or mass vaccination sites. However, those locations might be hard for some people to get to, especially if they live far away or have mobility issues. The telepharmacy company AdhereHealth has been working to reach those people by bringing vaccines to community landmarks, such as travel stops, churches and community centers. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 19:57:45 -0000 Getting COVID-19 vaccines to hard-to-reach patients full 7 FreightWaves Many people are getting vaccines from retail pharmacies or mass vaccination sites. However, those locations might be hard for some people to get to, especially if they live far away or have mobility issues. The telepharmacy company AdhereHealth has been working to reach those people by bringing vaccines to community landmarks, such as travel stops, churches and community centers. Many people are getting vaccines from retail pharmacies or mass vaccination sites. However, those locations might be hard for some people to get to, especially if they live far away or have mobility issues. The telepharmacy company AdhereHealth has been working to reach those people by bringing vaccines to community landmarks, such as travel stops, churches and community centers. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many people are getting vaccines from retail pharmacies or mass vaccination sites. However, those locations might be hard for some people to get to, especially if they live far away or have mobility issues. The telepharmacy company AdhereHealth has been working to reach those people by bringing vaccines to community landmarks, such as travel stops, churches and community centers.

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]]> 1816 no A supply chain for telemedicine https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/a-supply-chain-for-telemedicine-xrkfKON4 Many hospital systems saw telehealth visits skyrocket during 2020, and some providers are expecting telehealth appointments to remain well above pre-pandemic levels. That means health care supply chain professionals will need to adjust.  Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 May 2021 19:00:00 -0000 A supply chain for telemedicine full 6 FreightWaves Many hospital systems saw telehealth visits skyrocket during 2020, and some providers are expecting telehealth appointments to remain well above pre-pandemic levels. That means health care supply chain professionals will need to adjust. Many hospital systems saw telehealth visits skyrocket during 2020, and some providers are expecting telehealth appointments to remain well above pre-pandemic levels. That means health care supply chain professionals will need to adjust.  Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many hospital systems saw telehealth visits skyrocket during 2020, and some providers are expecting telehealth appointments to remain well above pre-pandemic levels. That means health care supply chain professionals will need to adjust. 

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]]> 1635 no The pandemic’s effect on the strategic importance of supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pandemics-effect-on-the-strategic-importance-of-supply-chain-hFJUu3Bw Some researchers and business leaders believe the pandemic has changed the strategic importance of the supply chain. It used to be that the health care supply chain was all about reducing costs. After the pandemic, that focus has shifted to include resiliency. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000 The pandemic’s effect on the strategic importance of supply chain full 5 FreightWaves Some researchers and business leaders believe the pandemic has changed the strategic importance of the supply chain. It used to be that the health care supply chain was all about reducing costs. After the pandemic, that focus has shifted to include resiliency. Some researchers and business leaders believe the pandemic has changed the strategic importance of the supply chain. It used to be that the health care supply chain was all about reducing costs. After the pandemic, that focus has shifted to include resiliency. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Some researchers and business leaders believe the pandemic has changed the strategic importance of the supply chain. It used to be that the health care supply chain was all about reducing costs. After the pandemic, that focus has shifted to include resiliency.

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]]> 974 no FourKite's new partnership with Cardinal Health https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/fourkites-new-partnership-with-cardinal-health-lRieUxoC On today’s episode of Medically Necessary Matt Blois, Health Care supply chain analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Matt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO of Fourkites, about the company's new partnership with Cardinal Health. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0000 FourKite's new partnership with Cardinal Health full 4 FreightWaves On today’s episode of Medically Necessary Matt Blois, Health Care supply chain analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Matt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO of Fourkites, about the company's new partnership with Cardinal Health. On today’s episode of Medically Necessary Matt Blois, Health Care supply chain analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Matt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO of Fourkites, about the company's new partnership with Cardinal Health. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today’s episode of Medically Necessary Matt Blois, Health Care supply chain analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Matt Elenjickal, Founder & CEO of Fourkites, about the company's new partnership with Cardinal Health.

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]]> 1365 no Increasing cold chain capacity for new drugs https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/increasing-cold-chain-capacity-for-new-drugs-aD6zV0tC Matt Blois, Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst, FreightWaves, chats with Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO, Cold Chain Technologies. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000 Increasing cold chain capacity for new drugs full 3 FreightWaves Matt Blois, Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst, FreightWaves, chats with Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO, Cold Chain Technologies. Matt Blois, Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst, FreightWaves, chats with Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO, Cold Chain Technologies. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Blois, Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst, FreightWaves, chats with Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO, Cold Chain Technologies.

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]]> 1820 no Shoring up the pharmaceutical supply chain https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/shoring-up-the-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-_p_b5uzW In this episode Matt Blois speaks with Dr. Hui Zhao, medical researcher at Penn State University, about reducing drug shortages in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:13:52 -0000 Shoring up the pharmaceutical supply chain full 2 FreightWaves In this episode Matt Blois speaks with Dr. Hui Zhao, medical researcher at Penn State University, about reducing drug shortages in the pharmaceutical supply chain. In this episode Matt Blois speaks with Dr. Hui Zhao, medical researcher at Penn State University, about reducing drug shortages in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Matt Blois speaks with Dr. Hui Zhao, medical researcher at Penn State University, about reducing drug shortages in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

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]]> 1550 no The enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-enormous-challenge-of-scaling-up-global-vaccine-production-fm53aA0H In the inaugural episode of FreightWaves newest show Medically Necessary, Matt Blois speaks with Robert Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University, about the enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:15:00 -0000 The enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production full 1 FreightWaves In the inaugural episode of FreightWaves newest show Medically Necessary, Matt Blois speaks with Robert Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University, about the enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production. In the inaugural episode of FreightWaves newest show Medically Necessary, Matt Blois speaks with Robert Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University, about the enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the inaugural episode of FreightWaves newest show Medically Necessary, Matt Blois speaks with Robert Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University, about the enormous challenge of scaling up global vaccine production.

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]]> 1256 no Welcome to the show https://medically-necessary.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-show-OhH4Wlgv Welcome to the show More FreightWaves Podcasts Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:15:52 -0000 Welcome to the show full FreightWaves Welcome to the show Welcome to the show More FreightWaves Podcasts Subscribe to the newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the show

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