Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-18
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-18
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
CBP to expand IEEPA tariff processing in October
The agency plans to make certain finally liquidated entries eligible for reimbursements, starting Oct. 6.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach
The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston's connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program
The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation
The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
UNFI consolidates Midwest facilities to leverage automation
The grocery wholesaler's latest move to shrink its network comes alongside the implementation of lean daily management at 44 distribution centers.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
CMS eases path for Medicare Advantage takeovers
CMS is giving insurers more flexibility to expand Medicare Advantage service areas after acquisitions, a change consultants say could speed consolidation.
How AI is reshaping private equity’s healthcare strategy
Private equity's interest in health tech companies could lead to stronger margins and improved patient outcomes.
Intermountain closes $797M hospital deal with Surgery Partners
Intermountain Health completed its purchase of Surgery Partners’ stakes in two Idaho Falls hospitals and affiliated clinics.
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