Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-23
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-08-23
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the Section 338 levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Workplace violence, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes
Federal data showing hospital workers are seven times as likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts as members of the general working population.
Quick Take - Abbot/Exact Sciences
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Cityblock to acquire Homeward Health, announces funding round
The deal is expected to close in the next few weeks, a Cityblock spokesperson said.
Centene to cut some Medicare Advantage plans, exit 3 states
Centene's strategy could cost it about one-third of its Medicare Advantage membership.
Trump taps White House aide to run FDA after tumult
Heidi Overton is a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy at the White House working on health issues.
Providers dominate No Surprises Act billing disputes, win big pay
Specialty groups completing neurology or surgery procedures are winning the largest payouts.
Epic rolls out prior authorization, AI outpatient tools
At its annual user meeting, Epic announced a new AI outpatient tool that surfaces important clinical information for providers.
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