Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-05-23
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-05-23
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery
The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool
The technology supports the grocer's quality inspectors in its distribution centers, Chief Supply Chain Officer Evan Rainwater said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Layoffs, closures tracker: Intermountain to close 10 clinics
Follow here for all the latest news about layoffs and closures in the healthcare industry.
PacificSource to quit ACA exchanges
PacificSource Health Plans has about 30,000 exchange members this year.
Travel nurse market steadies as profitability challenges persist
The travel nurse market is stabilizing, but staffing firms still face lower margins, slower growth and cautious hospital spending.
Sutter Health, Allina Health sign definitive agreement to combine
Sutter Health and Allina Health signed a definitive agreement to form a $26 billion nonprofit system, with the deal expected to close by year's end.
Medicaid state-directed payments restricted under CMS proposal
President Donald Trump's tax law limits states' authority to boost provider reimbursements from Medicaid managed care organizations.
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