Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-13
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-13
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Asia to US East Coast ocean rates rise to new high
Sustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Walmart flags fewer supplier standard violations
The retailer logged 754 cases in fiscal 2026, down 35% year over year, according to its latest ESG report.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Retailers stocked up for upcoming holiday season
Data from NRF projects that imports at major U.S. ports have peaked as businesses built up inventory ahead of new tariffs.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
USPS transportation costs climb as it adjusts to UPS contract needs
The agency's transportation expenses increased year over year in Q3 as it shifted some volume to air cargo handled by UPS.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
PACE expansion threatened by Medicaid funding uncertainty
Georgia, Connecticut and Nevada are among the states offering PACE for the first time.
CMS rural health fund could fall short for hospitals, senators fear
Some lawmakers who backed the Rural Health Transformation Program are voicing concerns about whether it will adequately support hospitals.
Intermountain, AdventHealth move ahead with Denver joint venture
The joint venture combining the services of eight Denver-area hospitals is expected to close next year.
Appeals court strikes down No Surprises Act payment methodology
At issue in the case is how to determine a rate used to calculate cost-sharing and settle out-of-network claim disputes.
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